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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Bailey | No Comments | Updated on Jan 24, 2006

New Minnesota Building Should Not Increase Greenhouse Gases

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New Minnesota Building Should Not Increase Greenhouse Gases by John Bailey Originally published in St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 24, 2006 As Minnesota moves toward the end of a January that may be the warmest on record, Gov. Tim Pawlenty has unveiled an $897 million bonding proposal. The two events are related. The proposed buildings,… Continue reading

Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jan 18, 2006

Bob Hague Interview with David Morris on Ethanol Development in Wisconsin

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jan 13, 2006

Seven NE States Agree to Global Warming Pollution Caps

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Seven northeastern states have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement a Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The MOU outlines the program to cap greenhouse gas emissions through 2014 and reduce emissions by 10 percent by 2019, including the framework for a Model Rule to be released in draft form in 90 days.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jan 13, 2006

Update: California PUC Approves Solar Initiative

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Yesterday, the California Public Utilities Commission approved the California Solar Initiative, a comprehensive proposal that provides an additional $2.9 billion in incentives toward 3,000 MW of solar development over the next 11 years.

The California Solar Initiative includes the following provisions:

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jan 10, 2006

Update: New Mexico Regulators Promote On-Site Solar Projects

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The New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission (PRC) has ordered the state’s largest utility, PNM, to pay 13 cents/kWh for the “green attributes” of interconnected solar photovoltaic systems under 10 kW. The program becomes effective as of March 2006 and has funding available for about 1.2 MW worth of solar projects over the life of the program. Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Dec 29, 2005

Report: Small Scale Energy Development in the U.K. Could Be Substantial

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A December 2005 Energy Saving Trust report concludes that small wind and solar along with residential cogeneration technologies could provide a substantial portion of the UK’s domestic energy needs by 2050.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Dec 22, 2005

LA Municipal Utility Will Ask Customers To Support Accelerated Renewable Energy Commitments

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The Board of Water and Power Commissioners for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) wants the municipal utility to meet their renewable portfolio standard (RPS) seven years earlier than a previous goal required. LADWP will start meeting directly with neighborhood councils, homeowners, businesses and other stakeholders to discuss the plan.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Dec 16, 2005

Community Based Energy Development Moving Ahead in Minnesota

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A Community Based Energy Development (C-BED) organization has been formed to help landowners and/or investors make connections with each other. C-BED tariffs have been filed for approval by a handful of Minnesota utilities. And the Governor’s office has pledged that at least 800 MW of C-BED wind energy projects will be operational by 2010.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Dec 15, 2005

California PUC Offers 3,000 MW Solar Plan

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The California Public Utilities Commission released details of a $3.2-billion plan to generate 3,000 MWs of solar power in the state over the next 11 years. The initiative would cost the average residential customer about $7.00 per year. Incentives would be decreased from about $400 million in 2006 to just over $100 million in 2016.

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