Posts Tagged ‘california’

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The Daily Energy Report Become Media Partner For Smart Grid Technology 2011

Posted on January 12th, 2011 by Ben Lack

The Daily Energy Report is pleased to announce that we’ve become a Media Partner for the Smart Grid Update’s Smart Grid Technology 2011 Conference. The[...]
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Offshore Wind Power Potential At Lake Erie

Posted on January 10th, 2011 by Ben Lack

A new solar panel manufacturing plant to be built in South Carolina, Lake Erie possibly receiving offshore wind power and Kaiser Permanente adds solar power[...]
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Integrating Renewable Resources Onto The Grid

Posted on January 5th, 2011 by Kai Stephan

This is a new game.For decades, utility operations have been built around managing “conventional” generation such as natural gas or coal, where the operator has[...]
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The Daily Energy Report To Move Operations To San Francisco, California

Posted on December 22nd, 2010 by Ben Lack

The Daily Energy Report has announced that we will be moving our operations from Atlanta, Georgia to San Francisco, California. While Atlanta has treat us[...]
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Hydroelectric Storage Facility Planned for Hawaii

Posted on December 21st, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Californian renewable auctions finally made it through lawmakers. Also, one of the nation's oldest hydroelectric projects at Snoqualmie Falls is undergoing renovations that will boost its capacity by 10 megawatts.
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Casio Debuts New Solar-Powered Watch

Posted on December 15th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Compare California and Thailand for feed-in tariff systems. The benefits of the system may be outweighed by the limitations imposed in California. Perhaps the move towards auctions will provide more cost efficiency for corporations investing in expensive renewable projects.
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Proposed Tax Credit Could Extend Benefits for Clean Energy

Posted on December 14th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

The Senate has proposed a tax credit that could lead to greater development in solar and wind projects. Increased investments in the industries can create more green jobs and keep the industry growing. Also, California takes steps to ensure a clear path for plug-ins and China designs world's largest single-building PV system for its transportation hub.
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Western Cooling Efficiency Center at UC-Davis Best In Class

Posted on November 24th, 2010 by Ben Lack

Mark Modera, Director of the Western Cooling Efficiency Center at UC-Davis, discusses the different air conditioning solutions that his division is testing.
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University of Rhode Island Finding Ways To Harness Solar Energy From The Road

Posted on November 16th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Summer sun sizzles onto winding asphalt roads significantly increasing their temperatures. Researchers have identified four ways that hot roads can be used to harness solar power. Also, Spanish federal regulations are predicted to cripple the solar industry.
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IBM’s Smart Cities Challenge Begins

Posted on November 15th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

IBM launches their largest philanthropic program for the year, a plan to assist 100 qualified worldwide cities in their efforts towards efficiency. Also, General Electric adds electronic cars to its fleet and Vu1 Corp. has created a new, innovative, and greener light bulb.
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Wisconsin has Energy Efficient Housing

Posted on November 8th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Wisconsin completes energy efficient apartment complex, Rhode Island House gives wind energy certificates at Manufacturer's Gala, and San Diego receives several power plants from FuelCell Energy, Inc.
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Elections Elections- What Does The Midterm Election Mean For Energy?

Posted on November 4th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

How did California vote on Proposition 23? How does the new makeup of Congress change energy legislation? What experts say about geothermal energy and the GOP House.
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Audi A2 Sets Record For Longest Distance Driven By An Electric Car

Posted on October 28th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Can algae wean the U.S. off of foreign oil? Plus, German electric car goes 600 km, California's Hatchet Ridge Project is operational, and inventors have devised a way for solar cells to be printed directly onto windows.
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General Electric To Roll Out New Lighting Products

Posted on October 22nd, 2010 by Ben Lack

Groundbreaking DARPA-funded research has opened up the possibility of a lithium battery smaller than a single grain of salt. Engineer Jane Chang is designing a[...]