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Microgeneration to include air source heat pumps

The House of Lords has agreed to support the expansion of the statutory definition of ‘microgeneration’ to include air source heat pumps in a debate held earlier this week. John Kellett, the General Manager of Mitsubishi Electric’s Heating Department welcomed this news: “If we are truly to do something about the country’s carbon emissions then we must find ways of helping the consumer be green and heat pumps offer us that potential,” explained Jo... [more]

Delmarva to purchase 100 megawatts of land-based wind power

Delmarva Power and Synergics Wind Energy have signed long-term contracts under which Delmarva would purchase up to 100 megawatts of land-based wind power to help meet its renewable energy goals in Delaware. The contracts provide Delmarva Power’s customers with wind energy and renewable energy credits (RECs) at prices lower than those offered under Bluewater Wind’s offshore proposal. “These contracts demonstrate that, with land-based wind po... [more]

Mantria Place aims to become the first carbon negative community in the USA

Mantria Communities, has announced the $17.5 million acquisition of 5,500 acres in Middle Tennessee (Sequatchie County) and plans for the nation’s first carbon diversion power system. Tennessee’s largest master planned community, Mantria Place, will boast two championship golf courses, two lakes/marinas and over 2000 acres of green space. “We pledge Mantria Place will be the first carbon negative community in the nation by 2011,” states Troy W... [more]

Making microgeneration a viable and desirable option for every household

The UK Government is expected to set ambitious targets of up to 80 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050. With 75 per cent of all household CO2 emissions coming from water and space heating, the Energy Saving Trust believes that microgeneration heat technologies could make a significant contribution in helping to meet the UK's carbon reductions. A new report (YIMBY Generation) examining consumer attitudes towards microgeneration heat te... [more]

ICP Solar appoints distribution partner for Finland and Sweden

ICP Solar Technologies Inc. has announced that is has appointed EnergyGross as its distribution partner in Finland and Sweden. EnergyGross is a distributor of specialized energy saving solutions. Their product portfolio includes wind turbines, hydro power solutions, solar heaters, heat exchanges, energy efficient LED lamps and rechargeable batteries by SANYO. “The Nordic countries are world leaders in the use of both renewable energy and alter... [more]

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REGION: Permit sought for world's largest solar farm (North County Times) Proponents of what would be the world's largest solar farm told state regulators Monday they want to build thousands of mirrored dishes in the desert that would make electricity from sunshine and use it to cool and light homes and businesses in San Diego County.

Solar forum in Douglas sees potential: Multiple agencies team up to share info with public (Arizona Range News) Dale Cureton of D & M Well Services, Douglas, displays one his company's solar-powered waters pumps at the Solar Forum held at the Douglas Campus of Cochise College on Saturday. The pumps help ranchers keep stock watered with the power of the sun in remote locations.

GE Energy, GAF Materials Corporation Form Alliance to Bring Solar Energy to Homes and Businesses (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) SCHENECTADY, N.Y.----GE Energy and GAF Materials Corporation , two companies with more than 100 years of experience in the energy and roofing industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to market and ultimately develop solar systems and roofing systems for commercial and residential customers.

What About Upstate? (Empire Page) In government, an idea sometimes takes hold that promises a rare breakthrough in efficiency. The downstate/upstate split of leadership at the Empire State Development Corporation seemed to some like such an idea.

Solar forum in Douglas sees potential (The Daily Dispatch) Dale Cureton of D & M Well Services, Douglas, displays one of his company’s solar-powered water pumps at the Solar Forum held at the Douglas Campus of Cochise College on Saturday. The pumps help ranchers keep stock watered with the power of the sun in remote locations.

Letters to the Editor: (Berkeley Daily Planet) I love New York—the sprawling cement, the bustle of the non-stop traffic, the throngs of people pushing through the sidewalks, as long shadows are cast on the street below from enormous skyscrapers.

ComEd Customers Now Can Enroll in New Energy Efficiency Programs (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) ComEd customers now can take advantage of a number of new and enhanced energy efficiency programs that are expected to yield more than $155 million in savings during the programs' lifetime.

Regional alternative-energy effort urged (The Arizona Republic) If Arizona is to lead in the research and use of solar and other alternative sources of energy, a regional approach is needed to develop those resources, an expert on sustainability contends.

Letters to the Editor: (Berkeley Daily Planet) I see considerable confusion among the Daily Planet’s anti-cell tower and anti-Bus Rapid Transit letter writers.

Ontario unveils nuclear plant expansion plans (CTV.ca) Ontario will build its first new nuclear reactor in 15 years at the existing, provincially-owned Darlington site east of Toronto on Lake Ontario.