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Report Shows Greater U.S. Wind Resources
by Kevin Maddaford on 03/09/2010
Tags: AWEA, NREL, wind power, wind resources
A new study by NREL shows the U.S. has greater wind resources than previously estimated.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and AWS Truewind, a renewable energy consulting firm, have collaborated on a project to update information about wind energy resources and potential in... [more]
Study: National RES would add 274,000 jobs
by Kevin Maddaford on 02/11/2010
Tags: green jobs, policy, RES
A strong national renewable electricity standard would add 274,000 U.S. jobs by 2025.
According to a new study released by the RES Alliance for Jobs, a national renewable electricity standard (RES) requiring 25% of electricity to be generated by renewable sources by 2025 would... [more]
Carbon Disclosure to be Mandated by SEC
by Matt Wood on 02/11/2010
Tags: carbon disclosure, carbon offsets, Carbon registries, GHG inventories, GHG reporting, SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission
A new publication puts a spotlight on carbon disclosure and its importance.
Carbon disclosure and reporting has taken a giant leap forward with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new interpretative guidance clarifying climate change related disclosure... [more]
How to Support Renewable Energy in the U.S.
by Kevin Maddaford on 07/31/2009
Tags: clean tecnhonolgy, projects, renewable energy
Renewable Choice and our customers supported clean energy projects across the country in 2008.
Renewable energy credits (RECs) provide one of the best mechanisms for individuals, companies and governments to support the development of renewable energy projects in the United States. RECs... [more]
Wind Energy Empowers Indiana Farmers
by Kevin Maddaford on 07/14/2009
Tags: rural development, wind power, wind turbines
Wind turbines on farmland can provide important income for rural families.
Rural farmers in Indiana can earn money from harvesting something other than just their crops: the wind. Leasing a portion of their land to wind energy developers can provide... [more]
Support for Renewable Energy in Western U.S.
by Kevin Maddaford on 06/23/2009
Tags: Department of Energy, development, renewable energy
The Obama Administration has announced plans to develop western states’ clean energy potential.
The Western Governors' Association (WGA) held its annual meeting in Park City, Utah, where officials from the Obama Administration signaled strong support... [more]
Wind Turbines to be Tested on Museum Roof
by Kevin Maddaford on 06/04/2009
Tags: distributed generation, small turbines, wind power
Renewable energy for buildings could come in the form of small, rooftop wind turbines.
This summer, wind turbines from five manufacturers will be installed on the rooftop of the Boston Museum of Science. The Wind Turbine Lab, a project of the... [more]
NPR Highlights Needs of Aging National Power Grid
by Heather Philipp on 05/12/2009
Tags: interactive energy map, NPR, U.S. Power Grid
National Public Radio's "Power Hungry: Reinventing the U.S. Power Grid"
In a first-of-its-kind series, National Public Radio recently took a closer look at the problems plaguing our national power grid while examining the costs, the politics, and... [more]
Linhart Takes Silver PRSA Colo. for Green Your Phone
by Heather Philipp on 05/11/2009
Tags: None
The Public Relations Society of America Honors Linhart PR for their work on cell phone offset
We're excited to congratulate and recognize Linhart PR for their outstanding work on the Green Your Phone campaign, work that won them a Public Relations Society of America... [more]
Geothermal Resources Mapped for Transmission Lines
by Kevin Maddaford on 04/03/2009
Tags: development, geothermal, transmission line
Projects map geothermal resources to maximize impact of new transmission development.
The Obama administration is intent on developing new transmission lines in order to improve the integration of renewable energy into the power grid, and California, Nevada... [more]
BTM Forecasts 340 GW of Wind Energy by 2013
by Holly Hallowell on 03/27/2009
Tags: Wind Power Capacity, Wind Power Growth, Wind Power Projections
BTM Consult projects 200 GW of new wind power capacity by the end of 2013.
BTM Consult, an independent consultancy company specialized in services regarding renewable energy has released their 14th annual update on the international wind power... [more]
AWEA Signs Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) Letter
by Heather Philipp on 03/25/2009
Tags: American Wind Energy Association, AWEA, Energy Policy, RES, U.S. Congress
American Wind Energy Association joins 220+ supporting national RES
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has announced that it is joining more than 220 signatories to a letter urging U.S. Congress to pass a renewable... [more]
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