Is Energy a Public Good?
It seems as if wherever a renewable energy forum develops, elected officials are sure to be present, using the open dais as an opportunity to pledge their support to green energy, to clean communities and a clean environment. Cynics may sense that what is...
USFE to Offer Renewable Energy Futures Beginning with Wind Power
U.S. Futures Exchange (USFE) announced June 28 that it will list futures contracts on NORDIX Financial Wind Indexes, created by Weather Bid, LLC, that measure deviations from average wind speeds used in wind power generation. The contracts provide a...
Farmergy Installs Remote Equine Solar Powered Waterer
In the fall of 2006, Randy Becknell, park director at the Cuivre River Park facility near Troy, Mo., became convinced that an alternative watering source was needed along a remote trail making up the 18 miles of equestrian trails in the Cuivre River Park.
Sustainable Energy Coalition Presents Congressman Mark Udall with Leadership Award
Today in Washington, DC, members of the Sustainable Energy Coalition (SEC) presented Congressman Mark Udall (D-CO) with an award in honor of his outstanding leadership in advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy. Representative Udall received a...
Iberdrola to Acquire Energy East for $4.5 B
The Boards of Iberdrola S.A. and U.S.-based Energy East Corporation approved a merger agreement under which Iberdrola will acquire 100% of Energy East, which will become part of the Iberdrola group. The transaction values Energy East at approximately...
San Francisco Seminar to Link Carbon & Cleantech Investment
California is moving fast toward a carbon constrained world and is also the home of cleantech investment. This July 17th seminar will provide critical insights into both how carbon markets work but also how to invest in this emerging sector.
Clean Energy Act Passes, $32 B Tax Package & RPS Amendment Rejected
In a flurry of activity, the U.S. Senate voted down two amendments yesterday that would have created $32 billion worth of energy tax incentives and a National Renewable Energy Portfolio (RPS) requiring utilities to generate 15% of electricity from...
Four Renewable Eco-Energy Organizations Join CanSIA
Four new corporate members have joined the ranks of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) as a mark of increased interest in promoting renewable eco-energy opportunities.
Climate Savers Computing Initiative Targets Energy Efficiency
In order to set aggressive new targets for energy-efficient computers and power management tools worldwide, more than two dozen companies and organizations have launched a broad-based environmental effort designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions save...
