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Renewable energy bill gets attention in advertising court

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

Current law gives electric companies more credit – a 25 percent bonus – for every megawatt hour of renewable energy, like solar or wind, that is generated in Colorado. Those credits go toward meeting the state's requirement that a certain portion of a …

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India's Wind Power Target Is up in the Air

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

India's ambitious push to increase the share of renewable energy in its total power generation portfolio to nearly one-fifth by 2017 largely on the back of wind power could falter due to slow progress in implementing policies to attract investment to …

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Worcester Smart Grid Roll Out Causing Controversy

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

While National Grid's smart grid pilot program rollout was help up at Monday's Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on permitting issues, opponents of the program would like to see the program delayed — indefinitely. The next Zoning Board meeting is …

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Ill General Assembly overrides 'Smart Grid' veto

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers have overridden Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology. The Illinois House voted Wednesday to again approve the legislation, a day after the Senate approved it …

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European Wind Energy Master Facebook

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

European Wind Energy Master. 974 likes · 13 talking about this.

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AT&T Digital Life home system is only the beginning

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

The "mobile integrated home" can seem a bit buzzy, but according to Kevin Petersen, president of Digital Life, the secret to getting consumers on board with the AT&T's version of a home automation and security solution is simple. "You've got to make it …

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Omnigrid's Unique Solar Power Model

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

Omnigrid's Unique Solar Power Model. by Udit Misra. OMC's model of supplying solar lamps to homes and solar power to telecom towers in rural UP looks like a bright idea. But can it keep it shining? Tweet. + Comment now + Single Page View · Email …

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Electric Car Maker Tesla Repays US Loan

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

Luxury electric-car maker Tesla Motors Inc. said on Wednesday it has fully repaid a $452 million federal loan it received in 2010, and said it would be able to finance development of its next two vehicles without selling new shares. Tesla promised …

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Tesla First to Repay Obama Electric Car Loan After Failures

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), labeled a “loser” by Mitt Romney during the U.S. election, is giving President Barack Obama's green-energy strategy its biggest win after almost two years of failures pounced upon by Republicans. The maker of the electric …

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UK Urged to Boost Clean Energy as 150 Billion of Savings Seen

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Filed under Energy

Government pledges to stem increases in power prices, curb fuel imports and cut emissions may founder should ministers fail to provide clarity to investors on the long-term returns from clean-energy production. “Uncertainty about development of the …

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