The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2011 Critical Materials Strategy. The report examines the role that rare earth metals and other key materials play in clean energy technologies such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, solar cells and energy-efficient lighting. The report found that
The Obama administration moved Tuesday to boost renewable energy on both coasts, approving onshore solar and wind farms in the West and… by Matthew Daly (Associated Press) [mappress] Source: Associated Press, December 27, 2011; Image: alpha-ventus
New Jersey’s energy future has something for everybody — including controversy — as state officials advance plans to nourish the clean… by Bob Jordan (thedailyjournal) [mappress] Source: thedailyjournal, December 26, 2011
Expanding wind power. Restricting septic system use. Increasing the “flush tax.” by Margie Hyslop (gazette) [mappress] Offshore WIND staff, December 23, 2011
NYLCV joined a broad coalition of New York’s environmental, business, public health, and labor organizations on Wednesday to call on state… by Dan Hendrick (nylcv) [mappress] Source: nylcv, December 23, 2011; Image: danishwindenergyassociation
It has been hotly debated for months, and last week – finally – the European Commission published its 2050 energy roadmap outlining several different scenarios for Europe’s energy future over the coming decades. For wind energy and other renewables the week was tense. Until now, the European renewab
Companies considering building wind farms off Virginia’s coast will likely be asked next month to submit proposals to the federal government. By Cory Nealon (dailypress) [mappress] Source: dailypress, December 21, 2011; Image: doi
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has hailed 2011 as a ‘momentous’ and ‘ground breaking’ year for renewable energy in Scotland.The year to October 2011 saw a record breaking £750 million of investment in renewable energy in Scotland, and there is a pipeline of proposed projects with 17 gigawatts (GW) of
Work to create Scotland’s flagship Energy Park in Fife continues as Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, Fergus Ewing, visited the site to officially open the new access road, review progress on the project and hear first-hand, future investment plans for the Park. Since acquiring the former
Maryland lawmakers are preparing to resume debate on one of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s major green initiatives, an offshore wind energy… By Greg Masters (somd) [mappress] Source: somd, December 19, 2011
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has Research & Demonstration and Technology Demonstration policy for producing electricity from sea tides. Giving this information in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that the
Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that the State of Maryland and the Maryland Energy Administration have reached… (thebaynet) [mappress] Source: thebaynet, December 16, 2011
Scottish Government is committed to meet its 100% power needs from renewables by 2020. Due to the subsidies for the renewable energy, the house owners could pay GBP 170 more a year. Renewable Energy Foundation director, Dr John Constable said that subsidy level would be GBP 8 billion for the renewab
A series of planning applications for a new £200m wind turbine factory in Hull have been submitted. (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, December 13, 2011; Image: siemens
