Renewable Energy
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The Best Peak Oil Investments: PTRP - Powershares Global Progressive Transport Portfolio
Alternative Energy Stocks &bull 12 Minutes AgoTom Konrad CFAMany investors find the prospect of selecting individual stocks simply too daunting. For those investors interested in investing in peak oil, but uncomfortable with the risks and moral dilemmas inherent in oil company stocks, there is another option: Powershares Global Progressive Transportation Portfolio (PTRP). I've been researching and writing this series about investments that will benefit from peak oil for half a year. If you've read the 20+ articles in the series so far, you've learned about several stocks that should be well positioned… Full Story »
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PRC scales back PNM's near-term plans for solar energy New Mexico Independent
newmexicoindependent.com via @stovedude &bull 2 Hours AgoThe state Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has scaled down the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)'s proposed renewable energy procurement portfolio, which depended heavily on traditional photovoltaic solar electric facilities to meet state-mandated renewable energy requirements. The Commission cut… Full Story »
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Renewable Energy Austria
www.alternativeenergymichigan.com via @hydro52 &bull 2 Hours AgoViktor Schauberger: A Life of Learning from Nature $10.34 This is the second edition of a concise introduction to Schauberger's life and thinking. Viktor Schauberger's knowledge of natural energies led to inventions which, if properly harnessed, could solve the world's… Full Story »
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ZENquest: Policies to drive energy efficiency
enzen-think.blogspot.com via @Zoe_electricity &bull 2 Hours AgoWhether it be about tackling climate change or energy crisis, the simplest and most obvious solution has simply not been pursued as earnestly as desired. And that is energy efficiency. Some 10 key energy efficiency policies that states in the US are adopting or experimenting with to varying degrees are already providing examples of how policy-driven… Full Story »
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Facebook To Become Greener? | Living Green and Saving Energy
livinggreenandsavingenergy.com via @greenwise1 &bull 4 Hours AgoFacebook is coming under pressure to switch to renewable energy. Greenpeace International says at least 500,000 people have protested against the Facebook's intention to run its giant new data center mainly on electricity produced by burning coal. They are calling… Full Story »
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Bulk Storage Could Optimize Renewable Energy :: POWER Magazine :: Page 1 of 4
www.powermag.com via @powerbyproxi &bull 4 Hours AgoA defining challenge for the U.S. electricity industry is to economically integrate renewable energy facilities into grid operations without sacrificing reliability. Bulk energy storage options are commercially proven technologies that enable that integration most expediently. Existing and emerging national and… Full Story »
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Act on climate or be left behind, says Stern
www.smh.com.au via @TWSvictoria &bull 4 Hours AgoONE of the world's leading climate change experts, Sir Nicholas Stern, has warned countries such as Australia will face future trade barriers unless it moves to a low-carbon economy. In a speech to the National Press Club yesterday, Lord Stern… Full Story »
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Renewable Energy from Dairy Farm Manure
nwfarmsandfood.com via @PacNW_PPRC &bull 5 Hours AgoFarm Power Northwest Rexville Methane Digester In a promising development for the agricultural economy, an up-and-coming Washington start-up company, is turning the dairy industry's huge manure waste problem into a renewable energy solution. After a successful debut with a farm-based anaerobic digester in Rexville, Washington, Farm Power Northwest, with its prime contractor, the Andgar Corporation, is constructing a second methane digester near Lynden in Whatcom County.The Million Ton Problem The environmental problem Farm Power Northwest has taken on is not… Full Story »
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Benefits of Renewable Energy Resources - LoveToKnow Green Living
greenliving.lovetoknow.com via @ecohouses &bull 5 Hours AgoAs society becomes more aware of the need to protect and preserve our planet, many people are looking at the benefits of renewable energy resources. These energy sources are the key to a cleaner and greener future. Traditional energy sources, like oil, cause damage to our environment through air pollution and waste, which is one of… Full Story »
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Investorideas.com - Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up; Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd (NYSE:STP) Builds on Yesterday's Gains in Early Trading
www.investorideas.com via @iBDaily &bull 5 Hours AgoSeptember 2, 2010 - (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) - Investorideas.com a leading global investor and industry portal covering the green and renewable energy sector release a sector close-up on solar stocks following yesterdays market surge. Several leading solar stocks gained in the market upside. Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd (NYSE:STP) (over 6%) and Y ingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) (over 5%)… Full Story »
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Nevis Renewable Energy Minister thankful for wind power project; first commissioned in the OECS
stkittsdailynews.com via @Energy4Earth &bull YesterdayCHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 02, 2010)-- Minister responsible for Renewable Energy and the Environment in Nevis Hon. Carlisle Powell, said the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) was pleased to support the efforts of WindWatt who brought the Maddens Wind Farm to life in 2010. He made the comment on Friday, at the official launch of the first ever wind farm commissioned in the… Full Story »
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Georgia losing out on renewable energy - TweetMemes
www.tweetmemes.com via @investmentwtch &bull YesterdaySchools get green energy projects onlineSchools get green energy projects onlineThe Barrie AdvanceSIMCOE COUNTY - Five local Catholic schools may find out if the answer is indeed blowing in the wind ? Mayor heads to China to promote Vancouver 'green'… Full Story »
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Center for the Environment
www.salisburypost.com via @greenwise1 &bull YesterdayDuke Energy's renewable energy initiatives will be the topic of a presentation Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Center for the Environment at Catawba College. Owen Smith, managing director of renewable strategy and compliance at Duke Energy, will speak at 6:30… Full Story »
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Development Engineering Technician ... job
www.simplyhired.com via @hirejam &bull YesterdayOur high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development… Full Story »
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Investing in Tropical Trees
co2tropicaltrees.blogspot.com via @dexterdombro &bull YesterdayThis blog is about why tropical tree investing is low risk high return. It includes co2 sequestration, the science of tropical trees, endangered wildlife and afforestation and reforestation activities in Vichada, Colombia. The author is Dexter Dombro. Some people worry about making an investment in tropical trees, because they can't predict what economic conditions might be like in 10 year's time. Fear of another recession or economic slow-down with a consequent possible decline in lumber, building material, pulp or furniture sales has them worried.… Full Story »
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Offshore Ship Designers helps to harness marine renewable energy - Offshore Shipping Online
www.oilpubs.com via @osonews &bull YesterdayBy applying its experience and design knowledge, OSD has helped UK company Neptune Renewable Energy Ltd (NREL) to develop an innovative device to capture the potential of tidal stream energy. The Proteus NP1000 full scale demonstrator will harness tidal currents to produce at… Full Story »
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Get the Knowledge You Need to Make a Sustainable Difference at the Renewable Energy Roundup Green Living Fair
eon.businesswire.com &bull YesterdayFREDERICKSBURG, Texas--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--TheRenewable Energy Roundup Green Living Fairis dedicated to bringing Texans the information they need to make informed decisions, increase sustainability and maintain comfort.The Roundup takes place September 24-26 in Fredericksburg's Market Square. Tickets are $10 Friday… Full Story »
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Lake County to select one home and one small commercial building for Energy Efficiency Retrofit Pilot Program
states.realestaterama.com via @RealEstateRama &bull YesterdayTAVARES, FL - September 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, Lake County is conducting a pilot program by selecting one home and one small commercial building to receive free energy efficiency retrofits (up to a $3,000 value) to show how small investments in energy efficiency reduce energy costs. U.S. Department of Energy announces more than $10 million in energy efficiency grants for Kentucky FRANKFORT, KY - September 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energy sources in Kentucky got… Full Story »
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Working shorter hours 'protects climate, job market'
www.euractiv.com via @SchneiderHans &bull YesterdayWorking shorter hours could reduce the burden our lifestyles impose on the environment while offering solutions to the mass unemployment caused by the economic crisis, according to new research. Working time is a long-standing issue at EU level. The 1993 Working Time Directive stipulates that workers must not work more than an average of 48 hours a week (calculated over any four-month… Full Story »
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Facebook Under Pressure to Go Renewable
www.matternetwork.com via @BlissfulSeed &bull YesterdaySocial networking website Facebook is coming under unprecedented pressure from its users to switch to renewable energy. In one of the web's fastest-growing environmental campaigns, Greenpeace international says at least 500,000 people have now protested at the organisation's intention to run its giant new… Full Story »
