Alternative Energy News Archives
Saturday 25th of February, 2006
Wind farm in Wyoming surpasses record ★
Longmont Daily Times-Call, appx. 221 wordsThe Medicine Bow Wind Project near Arlington, Wyo., generated nearly 3 million kilowatt-hours of energy in January. This surpasses the previous record, set in 2003, by 10.5 percent.
Interview with CANWEA ★★★
besustainable.comAn informative interview (podcast) of Scott Whittaker of the Canadian Wind Energy Association by Ryan Wiseman.
Moundville plant produces fuel from soybean oil ★★
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, appx. 1040 wordsA former chemical plant in Moundville, 70 miles west of Birmingham, is now producing thousands of gallons of soybean oil based fuel a month. The plant, run by Alabama Biodiesel Corp, sells its fuel to country singer Willie Nelson for his BioWillie brand biodiesel.
Bill bumps up state's renewable energy ★
Green Bay Press Gazette, appx. 712 wordsA bill designed to reduce Wisconsin's dependence on out-of-state energy sources was passed overwhelmingly in the state Senate this week. Wisconsin generates about 3 percent to 4 percent of its own renewable energy, but the bill would expand that to 10 percent by 2015
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Advocates say US spending on alternative energy too low ★★★
Inside Bay Area, appx. 2119 wordsSome would be green people have been making un-green decisions in the Unites States, says this article, because the cost is just too high for hybrids or solar panels, for example.
It states that a key reason for [the high proces] comes down to research — or a lack of it
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While other countries such as Japan, Germany and Denmark made it a national priority to shift to renewable energy and end their dependence on oil and other fossil fuels, the United States focused its investments and policies toward keeping oil cheap for consumers, according to government and academic studies.
It's time Canada gets serious about energy ★
Toronto Star, appx. 841 wordsHard words about Canada's energy policy:
Canada offers too little to entrepreneurs trying to develop products that promote conservation, energy efficiency and renewable sources of electricity, or to consumers who balk at their up-front costs. As a result, the country is in danger of missing a chance to not only improve the environment but also create new industries and thousands of jobs.
Australian Town rejects wind farm ★★
Brattleboro Reformer, appx. 629 wordsVoters in Londonderry, Australia, rejected the idea of commercial wind power on top of a local mountain by a count of 425 to 213:
It was a special, but non-binding, Australian ballot vote to see how residents felt about developing the mountain's ridgeline, as a pending proposal to build wind turbines there has sparked intense public debate.
The question did not specifically refer to any project, but Selectboard Chairman Bob Forbes said Friday's results gave him a clear idea of what voters want.
Hybrid Cars to Get High-Occupancy Waiver ★
New York Times, appx. 581 wordsStarting on March 1st, hybrid vehicle owners will be allowed in the high-occupancy-vehicle lanes on the Long Island Expressway regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle.
From the article: The policy, which applies only to the highest-mileage hybrids like the Toyota Prius and the hybrid version of the Honda Civic, brings to New York an incentive used by several other states to promote fuel-efficient vehicles
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