Archive for September, 2011

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Housing Bale-Out
Boulder Architect Streamlines Green Building

Boulder architect Brian Fuentes is adapting a European production model that has allowed him to increase his straw-bale business exponentially and factory-produce homes less expensively than other high-efficiency, architect-designed housing.

30Sep2011 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
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EPA Takes Public Input on Proposed Fracking Regs

The agency held hearings Wednesday on new nationwide environmental standards for the process of hydraulic fracturing. It is proposing changes to emissions standards to require wells to be fitted with a special piece of equipment that would separate oil and gas from fracking byproducts.

29Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Report: Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals to Drive HVAC Innovation

The report from Pike Research also says regulatory shifts, including more stringent codes and LEED requirements, will enable emergent HVAC technologies, which in some cases have been available for many years, to achieve market traction at last.

29Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Colorado Clean Energy Supply Chain
Initiative Launched

Under the direction of Thomas Despres, the program aims to grow the Clean Energy supply chain in the state through the identification of capable component suppliers and ensuring connections among suppliers, customers, and industry resources.

29Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Colorado Springs Council Paves Way for Community Solar Gardens

Colorado Springs City Council unanimously approved a new rate structure for Colorado Springs Utilities that will enable community solar gardens in which residents can purchase a share of a large PV projects rather than installing panels on their own roof.

28Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Is Wind Energy Practical for You?

Cary Weiner, Clean Energy Specialist at CSU Extension, provides this cool VIDEO ANALYSIS of whether wind energy is right for the homeowner. Thanks Cary!

28Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Drive Like the Wind

Many people think of electric vehicles as electricity consumers. But the PNNL researchers say a partially charged vehicle sitting at work or at home represents a potential asset for grid operators; a vehicle’s ability to start and stop charging, to adjust for varying windpower, could serve as a shock absorber on the grid.

27Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Wind Companies Lack Strategies for
Aging Turbines

Few companies have created end-of-life strategies for aging turbines, which could lead to logistical problems down the road. One executive said he doesn’t believe the issue has been addressed because the industry is still young. “It’s not an issue now, but it’s going to be an issue pretty soon.”

27Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Defense Department Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation to Save Lives, Money

DoD has 450 ongoing renewable energy projects producing or procuring 9.6 percent of its energy from clean sources in fiscal 2010. Renewable energy spending by the department is projected to reach $3 billion by 2015 and $10 billion by 2030.

25Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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School of Mines Hosts Oil Shale Symposium

The dates are October 17-19 and the gathering will review development of oil shale resources worldwide, including research and development, impact analysis, regulatory framework, and project and program status. An optional field trip to the Piceance Basin is also available.

23Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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TECH Update — Radiometrics Expands Systems for Wind Energy and Utility Industries

Utility companies are now using the company’s MP-3000A data to improve short-term energy demand forecasts, and wind stability prediction for wind turbine power generation.

22Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Green Jobs: Boom, or Bust?

While the success of federal stimulus funding—both in terms of green jobs and otherwise—is indeed debatable, the ability of the private sector to create hundreds of thousands or even millions of green jobs provides a more promising outlook for future growth.

21Sep2011 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
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Cedar Point Wind Project Completed Ahead
of Schedule

Broomfield-based Renewable Energy Systems Americas and Calgary-based Enbridge Inc., are celebrating the completion of the 250 megawatt (MW) Cedar Point Wind Project on the eastern plains of Colorado.

21Sep2011 | admin | 3 comments | Continued
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