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Denver Mint Switching to Wind Power for
Electricity Needs
The federal facility will buy its electricity from the utility’s Windsource program, which will utilize the Cedar Point project currently under construction in Eastern Colorado for 2011 power generation.
2Sep2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Efficiency Field Notes
E-Light Brightens Arapahoe Community College
“These new LED lights utilize 45% less energy than the old fixtures,” said E Light Service Manager, Bob Kacillas. All the lights are programmed on an astronomical time clock and automatically adjust to the seasons.
1Sep2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Time to Update the Energy Star Program?
The government’s Energy Star system, used to rate products and retrofitted buildings for energy efficiency, could use a fixer-upper of its own, a legislator said this week. One sticking point: the voluntary program uses relative instead of absolute ratings.
1Sep2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
SmartGridCity Slammed at PUC Hearing
Both regular citizens and businesses took shots at Xcel Energy’s multimillion dollar Boulder-based SmartGridCity pilot at a PUC hearing yesterday. The ambitious program was cited for not having strong cost controls, according to filings by the commission staff and citizen watchdog groups.
1Sep2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
West Slope Miners Protest Coal Bill
“You might wonder why I got all the applause,” he said speaking to a crowd of hundreds. “It’s (because) I’m just one of the coal miners here. I’m one of the ones … afraid this bill is going to do away with my job.” Winey was one of several coal miners who spoke to members of the Colorado PUC yesterday in Grand Junction during a public input session on the fallout of the Clean Air, Clean Jobs Act.
31Aug2010 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
RES Americas Green Vehicle Push
Wins Plaudits
The recognition is for the company’s purchase of 58 fuel-efficient vehicles like the Ford Escape hybrid shown to be distributed among approximately six construction sites. The announcement comes on the heels of a rooftop solar installation at RES Americas’ Broomfield headquarters.
31Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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.
31Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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.
30Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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.
26Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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 | 0 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 | 0 comments | 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-
Why is Dirty Energy Still So Cheap?
The clean tech sector has experienced remarkable success in the past few years, yet there still remains one huge roadblock from mass implementation – cheap fossil fuels. Some may think this is simply a matter of free-market capitalism at work. The real truth is that petroleum and coal industries continue to receive massive subsidies from governments around the world, while renewable energy firms receive only a small fraction of that amount.
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