Alternative Energy News Archives

Hedge Fund Invests in Alternative Energy Small-Cap Theolia S.A. ★

Theolia, the French renewable energy company listed on the Euronext Marche Libre (MLTEO), has raised €25 million in a share issue, 99% of which was taken up by existing shareholders... The share issue was three times oversubscribed, demonstrating the appeal of small-cap alternative energy stocks.

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Alternative Energy: Off the Grid at Age 57 . . . And Beyond ★★

A fun read about Larry Tillman and his work to live off the grid. Lets hope we don't all have to do it this way in the future.

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EPA may let ethanol plants pollute more ★

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule that would raise the emissions threshold for corn milling plants that produce ethanol fuel from 100 to 250 tons per year.

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. noted that corn milling plants that produce ethanol products for human consumption had a higher emissions threshold than those that produce ethanol fuel.

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Cleaner energy sources sought from utilities ★

The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 this week to require utilities to generate 15 percent of the energy produced from renewable resources by 2025.

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Huge wind farm in north rejected ★

A 27 turbine wind farm that was to have been built in a scenic area in Cumbria (UK) and provide electricity for over 45,000 homes was rejected by the government because of the impact it would have on the landscape.

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Northern Ireland Backs Solar Thermal, Biomass Heating ★

Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Peter Hain announced a GBP 59 million (USD $103 million) Environment and Renewable Energy funding package that will include grant assistance to private householders wanting to install renewable energy systems to heat their homes. Money will also go to research into the potential for energy crops, waste and geothermal resources to generate heat and electricity.

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Portsmouth cooking oil being put to good use ★★

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has started a program for recycling used cooking oil of local residents, which will be collected by a Maine company at no charge and refined to create biodiesel fuel.

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Demand for "ecocars" soars in Switzerland ★

With about 20 stands featuring hybrid, electric, fuel cell, natural gas and ethanol vehicles, the 76th Geneva International Motor Show begins this Thursday in Switzerland where it is reported that Sales of natural gas and hybrid cars have risen substantially in Switzerland, with waiting lists for some models stretching for months.

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