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Renewable energy supporters opponents both want specific policies from

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:30:58 +0000

The guidelines are fairly comprehensive, said Michael Neary, executive director of the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association. "It seems like it generally covers all of the bases, and it gives direction for specific policies to be developed," …

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Renewable energy supporters opponents both want specific policies from

'Fracking' endangers pursuit of clean energy

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:57:27 +0000

The fracking process is a slap in the face to all of those who support renewable and clean energy standards for the future, and the facts that Fox was arrested and the EPA's findings were moot are further insults to the ideal discourse this nation …

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'Fracking' endangers pursuit of clean energy

EERE News Defense Department Studies Solar Energy Potential at

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:11:44 +0000

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) could generate 7000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy on four military bases located in the California desert, according …

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A solar farm's slow going

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:56:08 +0000

"We love solar energy. We love wind energy. It's just that it's a high price to pay to rip out these natural areas," said Wesley R. Horner, senior adviser for water resources. "Solar's a great idea. But it's got to be put in the right place.

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A solar farm's slow going

Australia wind energy and solar power needs support

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:55:51 +0000

The report analyses the potential of seven clean-energy technologies: wind farm, solar photovoltaic panels, large-scale concentrated solar power, geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage, nuclear and bioenergy. The report argues that wind turbines …

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Australia wind energy and solar power needs support

Ten Clean Energy Stocks for 2012 10 more than other top 10 lists

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:56:03 +0000

Maybe it was because Seeking Alpha did not carry my annual list of 10 Clean Energy Stocks for 2012 this year, but no one seems to have noticed that there were actually 11 stocks in the list. Call it the Spinal Tap of top-ten lists.

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Ten Clean Energy Stocks for 2012 10 more than other top 10 lists

Should we sacrifice wildlife for solar power

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:56:56 +0000

A wastewater processing facility and a power plant will serve Ivanpah's denizens — namely BrightSource's 170000 or so mirrors for concentrated solar power that are expected to generate enough power for 140000 homes at peak generation.

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Should we sacrifice wildlife for solar power

Cloudy outlook for solar rebates

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:25:24 +0000

''It does mean that if people took at face value they would get $40 and put them in the (government) clearing house, they will wait a long time,'' said John Grimes, chief executive of the Australian Solar Energy Society. ''The message to those people …

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Cloudy outlook for solar rebates

DOE approved 7 solar power projects in 2011

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:56:19 +0000

THE Department of Energy (DOE) has approved a total of seven solar-power projects toward the end of 2011, according to records of the department. DOE records showed that the seven projects have a total generating capacity of 190.08 megawatts (MW).

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DOE approved 7 solar power projects in 2011

SUN SHINES ON LIFE'S UNEXPECTED TWISTS FOR SOLAR POWER GUY

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:56:19 +0000

He's on the front lines meeting people, explaining solar power, discussing options, prices and benefits. He's had several jobs, but to Rizzo this one is special, and it goes beyond having a share in the company. Solar power isn't just for “greenies,” …

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SUN SHINES ON LIFE'S UNEXPECTED TWISTS FOR SOLAR POWER GUY

Carbon tax only a good start report

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:26:04 +0000

Clean energy technologies will not be able to produce power at a similar cost to that paid today. A CARBON price alone will not be enough for Australia to meet its target of a dramatic cut in greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century, an analysis by the …

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Carbon tax only a good start report

Scharnau Increase efficiency renewable energy

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:26:04 +0000

In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama offered a vision of both clean energy from wind and solar and more drilling for dirty fossil fuels like oil and gas. He called for a clean energy standard that encourages domestic investment in …

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Scharnau Increase efficiency renewable energy

Energy approves 475 m solar projects

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:16:11 +0000

The department cleared the application of ATN Philippines Solar Energy Group Inc. for its 30 MW-Rodriguez solar power project in Rodriguez, Rizal. Other solar approved projects last year were those of JS Construction & Development Inc. in Taytay, …

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Energy approves 475 m solar projects

Our Most Important Resource Isn't Solar Power Wind Power Or Any

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:16:28 +0000

This editorial is part of our GREAT DEBATE feature 'What Resource Do We Most Need For Our Future?' Listen closely, because here's something you might not …

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Solar company Natcore setting up shop in Rochester

Tom Gardner — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:24:23 +0000

And the US Energy Department projects that electricity from a hypothetical solar energy project going online in 2016 would be about twice as expensive as juice from a new coal plant and more than three times costlier than a natural gas-fed power plant.

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Solar company Natcore setting up shop in Rochester