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Installing Rooftop Solar Is Unfair, Says Energy Group

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Ronald Brakels

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The Energy Supply Association of Australia, or ESAA, is a group whose membership appears to include just about every company that is involved in the generation or distribution of electricity in Australia. They have just released a very interesting discussion paper called, “Who pays for solar energy?” I think it’s very nice of them to put out a report like this and try to educate people, but oddly enough for a group that’s intimately involved … Read More

Largest Federal Wind Farm In US Contract Awarded To Siemens

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Important Media Cross-Post

Who doesn’t love a “largest wind farm” or “largest solar farm” story? Here’s the latest I’m aware of, via CleanTechnica sister site Green Building Elements. Congrats to Siemens. (Note: if the article doesn’t load fully, simply refresh this page or click on through to Green Building Elements.) Largest Federal Wind Farm to Be Built by Siemens (via Green Building Elements) The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded a contract to Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. … Read More

China Announces 2016 Emissions Cap Proposal!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Giles Parkinson

Image Credit: Flag of China on Yangtze River via Shutterstock.

This article was originally published on RenewEconomy. China, the world’s biggest polluter, is proposing to set a cap on greenhouse gas emissions as early as 2016 in a move that is being hailed as a potentially transformative step in the fight against climate change. According to news reports from China, the powerful National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has proposed setting absolute caps that would divorce the growth on emissions from growth in the economy, … Read More

Harnessing The Power Of Pond Scum

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Tina Casey

A new study from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) estimates that the US could support the production of up to 25 billion gallons of algae biofuel annually. That accounts for a whopping one-twelfth of the nation’s current needs and it could prove even more significant if electric vehicles replace liquid-fuel vehicles in greater numbers, which seems likely. As always, though, there’s a catch. Although the PNNL estimate is based on available land and water resources, … Read More

Grants From USDA Cover Up To 25% Of Renewable Energy Project Costs (Deadline Extended)

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Dan Thiede, CERTs

The US Department of Agriculture announced their Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant application recently. These grants can pay for up to 25% of the eligible costs of a renewable energy project. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of funding and implement your renewable energy and/or energy efficiency projects. The deadline is now May 31, 2013. What’s available? USDA Rural Development has recently been made aware of access to additional funding for … Read More

The Rise Of Electric Car Charging – Infographic

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Guest Contributor

In the wake of the merger between Recargo and Xatori (press release below) which will “revolutionize vehicle software and information services for plug-mobility” comes this infographic compiled by PluginCars.com, PlugShare, and Recargo. … Read More

Solar Mandate Approved By Sebastopol, California

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Nicholas Brown

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There are many ways to go solar, and they all haven’t yet been tried — people are continually coming up with new ideas. But there are now some options that are so good that cities are beginning to mandate solar power with all new homes. The latest such city (of which we know) is Sebastopol, California. But Sebastopol has taken it a step further. As did the Californian city of Lancaster, Sebastopol, city in Western … Read More

Electricity-Producing Bacteria From Massachusetts

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Guest Contributor

Ah, the wonders of science. Though, I can’t yet say if I’m all that thrilled about bacteria being engineered to produce electricity. Would hate to see what would happen if it all got out of hand. Maybe we should just stick to the trustworthy and cheap renewables we have today. Here are more details on the news from the American Society for Microbiology. Researchers have engineered a strain of electricity-producing bacteria that can grow using … Read More

Solar Impulse In Midst Of Setting Another Solar Airplane Record

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Amber Archangel

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Solar Impulse, piloted by André Borschberg, took off today, Wednesday May 22nd, at 4:45AM MST (UTC-7) from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to fly to Texas. Landing is scheduled sometime after 01:00AM CDT (UTC-5) at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Thursday May 23rd. Should there be any last minute changes, please consult Solar Impulse’s Dallas page on the Solar Impulse website. Solar Impulse will be soaring in the early morning skies of Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday May … Read More