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We are on the Verge of an Energy Revolution

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By: Dean Motl, vice president of business development, IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) It’s no secret that our generation is experiencing a new era of change on a global scale when it comes to energy. This moment in time isn’t much different from other pivotal periods in our history that distinctly formed the world we live in today, like the …

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Interior Department Outlines Roadmap for Continued Renewable Energy Progress on Public Lands

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Approval of more than 120 renewable energy projects with combined generating capacity of 12,000 megawatts; new BLM report forecasts additional activity WASHINGTON — As part of its commitment to support and inspire a clean energy transition, the Department of the Interior today announced a series of steps taken to advance the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to permit 25 gigawatts of renewable power on …

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How Cell Phones Are Driving Remote Microgrid Growth: UGE’s story  

A funny thing happened to Urban Green Energy (UGE) on the way to becoming a small wind turbine manufacturer. The New York company discovered that demand was limited for its product on a stand-alone basis. But combine small wind turbines with solar, storage and some intelligence – into a remote microgrid – and the market is vast. This is especially true …

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Growing Wave Power Energy In Scotland

Interesting article to read on the growth of wave/tidal power in the North Sea. Is this renewable energy source coming into its own in terms of viability and ROI? The debate over the viability and future of wind power in Scotland is omnipresent. But another form of renewable energy could soon become part of the national energy revolution – wave …

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Solar Power In India

A while back I wrote a post on the need to get India’s solar boom right. I wrote it because it was obvious that solar energy was primed to take off in India and it was clear there were two paths the country could take – distribute that boom to benefit the 300 million people still waiting for the grid, …

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Solar Power Digest

Solar gardens to bloom on Colorado rooftop, farm field and parking lot Denver Post Where do you plant a solar garden? In Colorado they’ll be found on the roof of an old airplane hangar, on pillars hovering over a vegetable field and a school parking lot. Those are a few of the place that the first solar gardens – photovoltaic …

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End Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Our friends over at Celsius have raised the bar and worked to promote a call to action with regard to ending fossil fuel subsidies. We at Alt E HQ support this effort and ask you to read the article below and join the cause: Dear friends, This is huge. Two weeks ago we joined a diverse coalition to launch an …

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Secretary Chu Congratulates Solar Decathlon Winnees

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today highlighted the Department’s historic investment in clean energy technologies in remarks congratulating the 2011 Solar Decathlon winners. The following are the Secretary’s remarks as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, I’m delighted to be a part of today’s ceremony. I want to start by thanking everyone who made the 2011 Solar …

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Alt E Updates –

mss Today pellet manufacture is becoming more widespread This obviously includes large scale construction faculties yet it also includes small scale production as well as even pellet mills operated at peoples homes Small portable pellet mills are becoming more common Many people are interested in a small portable pellet mill to make not only their own energy but additional pellets …

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Energy News Updates –

3 phase solar energy Energy acutely aware homeowners realize themselves within the midst of a solar energy revolution and an unstable monetary market While we tend to know in our hearts home solar energy could be a smart plan practically speaking it must create economic sense for the typical Yankee to embrace it Organizing your home energy use around a …

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Alt E Updates –

make your own hammer mill Biomass pellet plants are a complete fit to equipment used to create wood pellets generally for use as pellet fuel There are several pieces of equipment used to create pellets including biomass pellet mills One of the first pieces of equipment in the biomass pellet plant is the hammer mill or chipper Before pellet compression …

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Alt E Updates –

0h Biomass pellet plants are a complete fit to equipment used to create wood pellets generally for use as pellet fuel There are several pieces of equipment used to create pellets including biomass pellet mills One of the first pieces of equipment in the biomass pellet plant is the hammer mill or chipper Before pellet compression can take place the …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

modern radiators Over the years there have been many different household changes that we have come to terms with One of the most interesting changes over the years has been the development of the radiator Since radiators first appeared in the home things have changed The once ugly and large radiators have now been condensed into neat and tidy wall …

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Alt E Updates – week 22

3 phase solar system Energy acutely aware homeowners realize themselves within the midst of a solar energy revolution and an unstable monetary market While we tend to know in our hearts home solar energy could be a smart plan practically speaking it must create economic sense for the typical Yankee to embrace it Organizing your home energy use around a …

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Home Solar Energy Made Affordable – A 3-Phase Plan

Energy acutely aware homeowners realize themselves within the midst of a solar energy revolution and an unstable monetary market. While we tend to know in our hearts home solar energy could be a smart plan, practically speaking, it must create economic sense for the typical Yankee to embrace it. Organizing your home energy use around a 3-section set up will …

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BETTER PLACE PARTNERS WITH AGL AND MACQUARIE TO BUILD ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE IN AUSTRALIA

Will Raise up to $1 Billion AUD to Fund Initial Network Build Out Melbourne, Australia (Oct 22, 2008) — Better Place today announced agreements with AGL Energy and financial advisor Macquarie Capital Group to raise $1 billion (AUD) and begin deploying an electric vehicle (EV) network powered by renewable energy. The Better Place model for sustainable mobility will help Australia …

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Green Energy Revolution – Energy Saving Devices

World today is experiencing energy revolution. Environmental issues are catching up and with the increased emphasis placed on preserving the environment we all need to play our roles in saving energy. By saving energy, we can definitely take a positive step in fighting the climate change and in preserving non-renewable sources of energy. More: continued here

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German Wind Energy Production – wind

When many people think of German, they think of a large oil based industrial nation. In truth, Germany is a leader in wind energy. Here is a guide to [tag]wind energy[/tag] in Germany. Wind Energy – Germany When looking at countries that use wind energy, Germany tops them all. The worlds largest wind energy producing country, Germany has pioneered the …

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