January 2, 2007 - Venture Capitalists Invest $1.7 Billion in Energy Related Start-ups
Investors in start-ups are expected to pump even more money into energy ventures in 2007 after doubling their bets last year amid shifting politics and global-warming worries. Venture-capital firms poured $536 million into biofuel and other energy ventures in the first three quarters last year vs. $224 million in all of 2005, says industry tracker Dow Jones VentureOne.
December 29, 2006 - California Energy Commission Unites
Solar and Energy Efficiency under the
New Solar Homes Partnership
A unique blend of energy efficient solar homes will emerge on California's new home marketplace in 2007, under the Energy Commission's, New Solar Homes Partnership.
December 28, 2006 - Renewable Energy a Priority in Colorado Legislative Session
When Bill Ritter started his campaign for governor, the first flare he sent up was a plan for renewable energy.
December 27, 2006 - DOE Funds Projects Geared Toward Near-Zero Emissions Power Production
The Department of Energy today announced the selection of five projects totaling nearly $12 million targeting cost-effective technologies to improve the performance and economics of near-zero emission, coal-based power generation systems.
December 22, 2006 - Nevada On-Track to Quadruple Its Geothermal Power, Over 1000 MW to Be On-Line, New Report Concludes
A new report from the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) concludes that Nevada is now on-track to be producing over 1000 MW of geothermal power -- quadrupling its current geothermal output -- over the next 3 to 5 years. This level of geothermal production would meet roughly 25% of the state's total power needs.
December 21, 2006 -Southern California Edison Signs Largest Wind Energy Contract in U.S. Renewable Industry History
Southern California Edison (SCE), the nation’s leading purchaser of renewable energy, today signed a ground-breaking wind energy contract that will provide the utility’s customers with a major new source of emission-free power.
December 19, 2006 - More Wind Power Coming to San Antonio
New wind turbines under construction in West Texas could power the homes of up to 70,000 CPS Energy customers, the utility said this week. The 181 turbines are expected to begin supplying power to CPS Energy by late spring.
News Archive
December 2006
December 18 - Sierra Geothermal Receives Drilling Permit in Nevada
December 15 - California PUC Improves State's Demand Programs and Boosts Renewable Energy Capacity by 232 MW
December 14 - California Energy Commission Allows Bottle Rock Geothermal
Power Plant to Restart Operations after 16 Years
December 14 - 80 Members of Congress Pen Letter to President Bush to Fund Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
December 14 - Experimental Wind to Hydrogen System Up and Running
December 13 - New Mexico College Gets $2 Million for Wind Program
December 12 - Congress Extends Production Tax Credit and Energy Credit Sunset Dates
December 9 - Assess Renewable Energy's Feasibility, Governors Advised
December 9 - Strong Growth Seen for Alternative Power
December 8 - DOE Issues Final Appliance Test Procedure Rule
December 5 - New World Record Achieved in Solar Cell Technology
December 5 - FPL Energy announces partnership with the KidWind Project to bring the wonders of wind energy to teachers in Texas
December 5 - Renewable Energy Gets Big Buzz for PGE
December 5 - Xcel Energy Seeking More Solar Projects
December 4 - $72 Million in Special Bonds Awarded to Montana Wind Power Projects
December 4 - PSE Seeks to Develop Pacific Northwest's Largest Solar-Power Facility
December 1 - Western Govs Seek Grid Flexibility to Boost Renewables
December 1 - Pacific Gas And Electric Company Cleared To Add New Supply Of Clean, Renewable Geothermal Energy
November 2006
November 30 - Energy Secretary and Secretary of the Treasury Announce the Award of $1 Billion in Tax Credits to Promote Clean Coal Power Generation and Gasification Technologies
November 29 - IRS Allocates $800 Million in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
November 29 - BP Adding 250 Megawatts of Cogeneration to its Texas City Refinery
November 27 - Idaho Could Produce Over 30% of Its Electricity From Geothermal Resources By
2015, New Report Concludes
November 24 - Wind Generation Pledge Being Met in Western States
November 23 - PacifiCorp Now Operating 67 Oregon Wind Turbines
November 22 - U.S. Green Building Council to Tighten Standards and Add IncentivesNovember 21 - Puget Sound Energy Announces Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program
November 20 - New Energy Efficiency Program to Help Kansans Reduce Fuel Costs
November 20 - California Energy Commission (CEC) Selects APX for the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System (WREGIS)
November 19 - Coastal States Demonstrate Leadership in Solar Power
November 19 - Wind Turbines Feed the Need for Electricity
in California
November 17 - Governor Huntsman Receives Energy Award
November 13 - Energy Department Agrees to Set New Appliance Efficiency Standards
November 9 - PPM Announces 221 MW Klondike III Wind Project
November 1 - In Arizona, 15% of power to be Alternative Energy by 2025
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