Archive for August, 2010
New Energy Entrepreneurs Vie for NREL Growth Forum Spot
Every aspect of new energy technology was covered from carbon sequestration to ground breaking home geothermal systems and next level wind analytics. In the end the winning presentations belonged to Algal Scientific Corporation, Ener-G-Rotors Inc, and Energy Materials Corporation.
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SUNGEVITY Launches Online Solar Home Solution
Imagine sitting down in your favorite lounge chair, powering up your laptop, and ordering a new rooftop solar system specifically designed for your home. Sounds intriquing, doesn’t it? A company called Sungevity is betting that you’ll be more than intriqued with its new online solar program.
30Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Douglas County in Major Solar Power
Purchase Agreement
The County’s School District is teaming with Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. and REgeneration Finance, LLC for development of a blanket PV development project for 31 different campus sites and an athletic stadium. When up and running, the combined facilities will generate more than 3.0 megawatts of solar electric power.
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Special Report — Water Woes Dry Up Solar Projects
Throughout the southwest, water woes have slowed the pace of solar development. State resource agencies, local governments, environmental groups and local residents have all voiced opposition to the siting of any solar project in their states that comes with large water demands.
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EnergyLogic Expands Training Facility — Potential New Job Opportunities for 500 Students Per Year
The company tells Colorado Energy News its expansion at the Berthoud training facility is to meet the demand for accredited home energy auditors and raters. Up to 500 students per year will take classes in the 3,600 square-foot facility in Berthoud.
27Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Gov. Ritter Announces New Energy
Economic Grants
The Governor unveiled $2.2 million in New Energy Economic Development (NEED) grants to 23 recipients across Colorado for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, funding his office says will help create and retain jobs, strengthen local economies, and save money and energy.
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SOLAR TALK — “Lease vs. Own”
Framing the 2010 Solar Issue of the Year
Welcome to the inaugural installment of “Solar Talk.” Astralux Solar is pleased to be partnering with Colorado Energy News in presenting this new venue to discuss the most relevant and pressing issues in the solar industry today and how they impact you.
26Aug2010 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
Ritter Announces Acceleration of Small Hydro Projects In Colorado
Surveys have found that Colorado has several hundred sites with a potential of 5 megawatts or less, with a combined generating capacity of more than 1,400 megawatts. The lengthy permitting process, however, has prevented many projects from moving forward.
25Aug2010 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
National Perspective — U.S. Energy Use is Dropping and Shifting to Renewables
The research reveals that energy use is dropping at a pace that is faster than would be expected based on the slowing economy alone. What’s more, the growth in renewable energy, coupled with increased use of natural gas, is displacing significant amounts of coal.
25Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Udall Among Proponents Still Pushing for National Renewable Energy Standard
Majority Leader Reid insists he doesn’t have the votes to pass an RES, and did not include it in a stripped down oil spill response and energy bill. Udall, meanwhile, has advocated for a 25 percent renewable energy standard by 2025.
24Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Colorado Geo Energy Heat Pump Group Hosts Conference
The event at the Denver Marriott West in Golden, September 23-24, focuses on the current state and future of heat pump technology to heat and cool buildings. Both industry pros and newcomers to the trade are encouraged to attend.
24Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Cleantech Personnel Moves
Arvada-based SkyFuel, Inc., designer and provider of the SkyTrough® for the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) industry, has promoted Alison Mason to Director of Marketing Communications. While UQM Technologies, Inc. in Longmont has named former Chrysler COO Eric R. Ridenour as its next CEO.
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Redstone Ramps Up — The College Celebrates First Enrollment Class for Wind Tech Program
The school is one of a small group of colleges using an actual wind turbine, which will be converted to a ground-floor wind lab. It is partnering with nearby wind energy heavyweights like Vestas, Suzlon, and RES Americas in an effort to become a major pipeline for their employment needs.
23Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
We need to promote export terminals to liquify and ship natural gas to markets in Asia and Euroupe. The US ...
Natural Gas can be consumed so efficiently that the WATER can even be recovered from the combusted exhaust gases.
Going ...
Lack of funding is a serious obstacle for implementation of audit recommendations. Even small rebates will have little impact ...
Re: Natural gas generation wasn’t included in the final analysis but is generally assumed to emit about half as much ...
Disclosure MIGHT prevent pollution if there was a watchdog agency that ruled yes or no on particular chemicals before they ...
Having just read Tom Gray's article 'Fred Udo's bogus numbers' I get the feeling I haven't understood whats going on. ...
I agree with you kirsch. I knew this article had the stench of industry money as soon add I read ...
Can someone explain how disclosure prevents pollution? They can still release air toxins and they are still not held ...