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Puget Sound Energy intends to acquire 250 MW of wind power

Puget Sound Energy is pursuing the acquisition of 560 megawatts (MW) of new, long-term electricity supply – including more wind power – from three outside parties. The targeted resources constitute the screened “short list” of more than 30 power-supply bids PSE received from regional energy producers and marketers in response to the utility’s Request for Proposals (RFP) in January. PSE hopes to secure the short-listed resources over the next 1... [more]

DP&L seeks 38,000 MWh of energy from renewable energy resources by the end of 2009

Dayton Power & Light Company (DP&L) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy resources. “DP&L is taking this initial step to expand our portfolio of generation to include renewable energy resources,” said Paul Barbas, DPL president and chief executive officer. “Our goal, as it has always been, is to act in an environmentally responsible and compliant manner while controlling costs for our customers. Soliciting competitive ... [more]

Wyoming wind farms contract awarded to Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. has been awarded two wind energy projects totaling approximately $28 million by PacifiCorp, one of the leading utilities in the western United States. Tetra Tech will provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for the Seven Mile Hill II and the Glenrock III wind farm projects in Wyoming. The Seven Mile Hill wind project is located in Carbon County, Wyoming, between the towns of Hanna and Medicine Bow. T... [more]

BlueFire Ethanol to Construct Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Production Plant

BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. has been granted a conditional-use permit from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Regional Planning, to permit the construction of the nation’s first commercial facility to convert biowaste into ethanol. The Los Angeles County Planning Commission approved the use permit for operation of the plant on 10 undeveloped acres near Lancaster, California, in the Antelope Valley. BlueFire plans to initiate commercial ... [more]

First Solar to build a 10 megawatt photovoltaic power plant in Nevada

First Solar, Inc. has announced that it will build a 10 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant for Sempra Generation near Boulder City, Nevada. First Solar will design, engineer and construct the turnkey PV power plant and will provide monitoring and maintenance services for the plant over its lifetime. Sempra Generation will be the developer for the project, and will own and operate the PV power plant once completed. Construction began ... [more]

 

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Business leaders: Make renewable energy cheaper (Austin American-Statesman) Representatives from Google Inc. and General Electric Co. said Tuesday that widespread use of renewable energy in United States would be possible — if it were cheaper.

Execs say price is key to renewable energy (The Philadelphia Inquirer) LAS VEGAS - Representatives from Google Inc. and General Electric Co. said yesterday that widespread use of renewable energy in the United States would be possible - if it were cheaper.

Renewable-energy plan for Florida on agenda (Miami Herald) In a major step to determine Florida's energy supply over the next 42 years, the staff of the Public Service Commission is recommending an extremely slow buildup in the use of renewable energy.

Research and Markets: A Report on the Renewable Energy Corporation ASA: Providing a SWOT Analysis, Industry Trends & ... (Centre Daily Times) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e405a8/renewable_energy_c) has announced the addition of the "Renewable Energy Corporation ASA - Energy - Alternative Energy - SWOT Report" company profile to their offering.

Renewable energy goals face questions (Honolulu Advertiser) A state goal of obtaining 70 percent of energy from renewable resources may be too ambitious, with most scenarios studied by consultants showing Hawai'i falling short of reaching that mark by the year 2030.

Renewable energy too costly, says firms (Independent Online) Widespread use of renewable energy would be possible - if it were cheaper, large US corporations say.

Demand to make renewable energy cheaper (KABC-TV Los Angeles) At the National Clean Energy Summit, there is a demand to make renewable energy cheaper.

Business leaders in Vegas: Make renewable energy cheaper (Mohave Valley Daily News) LAS VEGAS - Representatives from corporate giants Google Inc. and General Electric Co. said Tuesday that transitioning the United States to renewable energy on a large scale would be possible - if renewable energy were cheaper.

Business leaders: Make renewable energy cheaper (San Francisco Chronicle) Representatives from corporate giants Google Inc. and General Electric Co. said Tuesday that transitioning the United States to renewable energy on a large scale would be possible _ if renewable energy were cheaper. Dan Reicher, director for climate change...

The New 2008 Renewable Energy Map of Canada Provides a Visual Framework of the Expanding Renewable Energy Industry (Centre Daily Times) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ead98c/renewable_energy_m) has announced the addition of the "Renewable Energy Map of Canada" map to their offering.