Copyright 2006 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide. http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com en-us editor@RenewableEnergyWorld.com support@RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53434&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53434&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53434&src=rss#readercomments GreenHunter Wind Energy LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GreenHunter Energy Inc. announced that it has won new power transmission capacity on the soon to be built Wyoming-Colorado Intertie (WCI) power transmission line through an auction. The WCI power transmission line will be the first transmission line built in this region of the U.S. in more than five years. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss#readercomments Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company have announced that they are expanding their SolarGenerations renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Both Nevada utilities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sierra Pacific Resources. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss#readercomments PSEG Global LLC and energy storage pioneer Dr. Michael Nakhamkin announced that they have formed Energy Storage and Power LLC (ES&P), a joint venture to exclusively market, license, support the development and supervise project execution of the second generation of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technology. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss#readercomments More than 175 companies and organizations from across the political spectrum have started the Clean Energy NOW campaign, which is calling for Congressional action to extend the federal investment and production tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency when the legislators return for the September session. The tax credits are currently set to expire at the end of this year. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53404&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53404&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53404&src=rss#readercomments Chicago's Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) have announced that the Windpower 2009 Conference & Exhibition will be held in Chicago next year, at the McCormick Place Convention Center from May 4-7, 2009. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53405&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53405&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53405&src=rss#readercomments SC Solar recently changed its name to Innovative Solar Solutions, Inc. The new name is a reflection of the of the company's ongoing commitment to providing products and services using the latest technologies available today. As part of the companies re-branding strategy, a new website was recently launched (www.innovativesolar.com) with a robust e-commerce platform, new tools for searching for products, and user-friendly design. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53396&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53396&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53396&src=rss#readercomments Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Klondike Wind Power III LLC, a subsidiary of Iberdrola Renewables, to purchase 90 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from the Klondike wind facility in Sherman County, Oregon. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53394&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53394&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53394&src=rss#readercomments Juhl Wind Inc. announced that is has three new wind farm projects on which development has recently started. The projects are being planned with potential owner groups in various regions of Minnesota. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53393&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53393&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53393&src=rss#readercomments Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative, announced that it is offering large, one time only grants to help finance the installation of innovative renewable energy systems. Eligible businesses must submit grant proposals to Focus on Energy by October 29, 2008. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis and are meant to support one project in each of the following technologies: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53390&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53390&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53390&src=rss#readercomments A joint special event during the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2009 (DSDS 2009) Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53375&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53375&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53375&src=rss#readercomments Broadwind Energy Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tower Tech Systems Inc., has signed a contract with Nordex USA Inc. to manufacture wind tower sections. Another Broadwind subsidiary, Badger Transport Inc., has received a contract to deliver the sections to various Texas locations for Nordex. It is the first deal between the two companies. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53374&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53374&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53374&src=rss#readercomments Beardy's and Okemasis, a First Nation community, and SkyPower have entered into an agreement to develop the Willow Cree Wind Project. The partners' proposed plan includes developing a 100-megawatt (MW) wind park in Big Quill, a rural municipality near Wynyard, Saskatchewan. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53372&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53372&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53372&src=rss#readercomments CPV Renewable Energy Company LLC announced that it has purchased forty-four 2.3-megawatt (MW) wind turbines from Siemens Power Generation for delivery in 2009. The turbines will be allocated to the Keenan wind project in Woodward County, Oklahoma. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53361&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53361&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53361&src=rss#readercomments It's a delicate time for the renewable energy industry. Now that the public eye is focused more intensely on clean energy technologies, there are a lot of high expectations about their potential. Properly educating consumers, investors and journalists about what each technology can realistically offer will be one of the most important factors in moving renewables forward, say industry professionals. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53366&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53366&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53366&src=rss#readercomments Southern California Edison (SCE) has signed a 20-year contract with DCE, an affiliate of Caithness Energy, which will provide up to 909 megawatts (MW) of wind power. The developers say that once completed, the Caithness project will be one of the world's largest fully permitted wind farms. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53362&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53362&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53362&src=rss#readercomments Mass Megawatts Wind Power Inc. announced that it has recently raised US $257,000 in a private placement of restricted shares of common stock. Part of the proceeds have been used to eliminate company debt. The highest priority of these funds, according to the company, is initiating substantial third party verification of Mass Megawatts' Multi-Axis Turbosystem (MAT). Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53358&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53358&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53358&src=rss#readercomments American Electric Power subsidiary Appalachian Power Co. has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for wind energy with Beech Ridge Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Invenergy Wind LLC. The agreement is subject to approval from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia and the extension of the federal production tax credit for wind energy past the end of the year. Pricing terms remain confidential. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53357&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53357&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53357&src=rss#readercomments In a new national Sacred Heart University Poll, 74.0% of Americans said it was very or somewhat possible that the 10-year energy independence plan proposed by Texas oilman, T. Boone Pickens, could be accomplished. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53355&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53355&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53355&src=rss#readercomments Iron Horse Vineyards, Girard Winery, Windsor Vineyards and Windsor Sonoma Vineyards in Sonoma County and Napa Valley have launched an innovative campaign on Facebook to generate awareness about renewable energy and provide a way for Facebook's 90 million users to actively participate in motivating wineries to go green. San Francisco-based Village Green Energy created the Facebook application, named "Green My Vino," which launched on August 6. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53347&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53347&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53347&src=rss#readercomments The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commissioners approved a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) on Tuesday for 72-MW of renewable wind power. This PPA will bring Los Angeles another step closer to achieving its goal of 20% renewable power by 2010 and 35% by 2020. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500