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Industries look beyond wind, solar energy
UPI.com MINNETONKA, Minn., Feb. 28 (UPI) — A massive kite used in the shipping industry could reduce fuel consumption by as much as 35 percent, US agricultural company Cargill announced. Cargill said it was teaming with German company SkySails to develop a … |
 The Low Carbon Economy |
Province staying course on wind turbines
Orangeville Citizen “The plan also includes increasing Ontario's renewable power supply from sources like wind, solar and bio-energy by 10 percent, up to 10700 megawatts. To help achieve this target the OPA will move forward shortly with the next round of clean energy … In too big a hurryThe Chronicle Journal Grid unprepared for wind, solar powerPetrolia Topic No one satisfied with Ontario energy policyNational Post Globe and Mail all 19 news articles » |
 SILive.com |
New St. George court complex taking shape
SILive.com When completed, the 182000-square feet green-certified structure is expected to reduce energy usage by 22 percent and water usage by 30 percent. The project should cost between $208 million and $220 million, according to the state Dormitory Authority … |
 Bizjournals.com |
Survey: 79% have favorable view of solar energy
Bizjournals.com The survey showed solar and wind energy viewed most favorably, followed by hybrid vehicles (64 percent favorable), electric cars (57 percent) and biofuels … Survey Finds Nearly 80% Of Consumers View Solar Power FavorablySolar Industry Most view solar power favorablyCooler Planet 75% of Consumers Have a Favorable View of Solar and Wind Energy, According to …istockAnalyst.com (press release) FavStocks all 17 news articles » |
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Utilities power up renewable energy efforts
The Detroit News Michigan utilities are adding to their wind and solar portfolios as they strive to meet the state's mandate to generate 10 percent of their electricity from … |
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Commodity Cycles and Renewable Energy Costs
Energy Collective The rationale for continued cost declines that I encounter most often is based on volume: If we install more wind and solar capacity, costs will fall in a … Going "All The Way" With Renewable Energy?National Geographic How to move to 100 percent renewables by 2030The Hill (blog) |
 Energy Matters |
European Union to Top its Clean Energy Goal
GetSolar.com (blog) Fourteen percent of the EU's total energy consumption is expected to come solely from wind power. Solar photovoltaics (PV) will account for 2.7 percent, … EU Projected To Exceed 2020 Renewable Energy GoalsSolar Industry Rapid Rise in Middle East Energy Use Presents New ConcernsTriple Pundit EU 27 On Track To Exceed Renewable Energy TargetsEnergy Matters Boston Globe -The Hill (blog) -Sustainable Business Oregon all 42 news articles » |
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Solar, Wind Made Up 80% of German Capacity Installed Last
Bloomberg Solar and wind power accounted for about 80 percent of power generation capacity installed in Germany … |
 The Atlantic |
Dirty Coal, Clean Future
The Atlantic “Solar and wind power are going to be important, but it is really hard to get them beyond 10 percent of total power supply. … Coal Will Be With UsThe Atlantic King Coal Will Reign For Years YetSpectator.co.uk Dirty Coal, Clean FutureThe Atlantic |
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Water In A Box
The Atlantic Seventy-six percent of each carton comes from green-certified trees; it's then shipped flat to the water supplier, cutting back on transportation waste. … |