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Bioterror Report on Milk Concerns Feds (posted 06/30/05)
A scientific article that says terrorists could poison thousands of people through the milk supply -- withheld at first at the government's request -- is being published despite continuing objections after the National Academy of Sciences concluded it wouldn't help attackers.
Brewing a New Biofuels Market for the Northeast (posted 06/30/05)
A defunct beer brewery north of Syracuse, New York will soon start churning out more booze. This time, it's a clean fix for cars all over the Northeast.
Coal the UK's main fuel for power generation in Q1 05: DTI (posted 06/30/05)
Coal produced 38.7% of UK electricity in Q1 05, against 34.6% for gas, 19.4% for nuclear, 5.9% for oil, renewables and other and 1.3% for imports.
E85, Ethanol Fuel, Lures Price- and Eco-Conscious Motorists (posted 06/30/05)
Like lots of motorists, Chuck Nye thought he had no choice but
to grin and bear it as rising gas prices made filling up his minivan a painful
experience.
But then he heard a radio ad
Energy efficiency makes great difference (posted 06/30/05)
hile much attention is paid to traditional economic resources such as coal and oil, the environment itself is not often thought of as a critical resource.
Finance Forum Highlights Success, and Challenges (posted 06/30/05)
Behind every series of gleaming solar panels or whooshing blades of commercial wind turbines, there are the less visible, but essential, elements that make renewable energy projects a reality.
First Installation of New Anaerobic Digester Technology (posted 06/30/05)
Environmental Power Corporation, in collaboration with Dairyland Power Cooperative, formally commissioned the first of its electricity generating anaerobic digester systems.
French site for world's first fusion energy plant (posted 06/30/05)
Masatoshi Koshiba, a Japanese scientist and Nobel prize winner, said: "Fusion has not been proven to be safe and it is too costly.'' Greenpeace, the environmental campaign group, said any results would not be for 50 years.
Fuel Cell Cars Face Bumpy Road Despite $60 Oil (posted 06/30/05)
Astronomical costs for delivering hydrogen-powered cars and the network to run them mean clean vehicles are years away from competing against today's polluting rivals, even if oil prices stay at record highs.
Future Climate Could be Hotter than Thought - Study (posted 06/30/05)
Global temperatures in the future could be much hotter than scientists have predicted if new computer models on climate change are correct.
Groups launch campaign against oil, gas leasing in ANWR (posted 06/30/05)
A coalition of conservation, religious and other organizations Wednesday launched Arctic Refuge Action, a campaign to prevent oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
Honda Leases First Fuel Cell Vehicle to a Family (posted 06/30/05)
Jon Spallino said he has been driving a natural gas-powered Honda Civic GX, "not because I save 20 cents a gallon on the cost of gas, but because I think dependence on foreign oil is a dangerous thing.
In-State Preference for Renewable Energy Systems - Washington (posted 06/30/05)
Two proposals were signed into law in 2005 in Washington. The new laws put distributed generation and renewable energy on the fast track in the state.
Man-Made Reef May Make Amends for San Onofre's Environmental Damage (posted 06/30/05)
Like an underwater field of dreams, they built it and the kelp came. an experimental test reef built to make amends for the death of giant kelp forests caused by the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Nevada's Renewable Portfolio Standard (posted 06/30/05)
on June 8, 2001, Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn signed SB 372, at the time the country's most aggressive renewable portfolio standard.
NOAA Scientists Say Reports Altered (posted 06/30/05)
Many scientists at NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency responsible for balancing hydroelectric dams against endangered salmon, say they know of cases where scientific findings were altered
Nuclear Project Could Solve Energy Woes, Scientist Says (posted 06/30/05)
It is one which has enormous potential and could lead to the
building of a prototype power station in about 30 years time.
"If we can really make this work, there will be enough electricity to last
the world for the next 1,000 to 2,000 years.
Page, Ariz., had long considered buying power plant (posted 06/30/05)
The idea of buying one's own power plant arose in the late 1990s, when open-market electric rates fluctuated wildly, particularly in California.
Page Electric Utility Spends $1.5 Million on the Plant in Payson, Utah (posted 06/30/05)
Last weekend's wildfire-caused power outages have not been Page Electric Utility's only concern of late, thanks to complications at a power plant 330 miles to the north.
Renewables Finance 2005 (posted 06/30/05)
More than a conference, this unique event will provide the RE finance community an in-depth look into the details of successful structures and provide the innovative ideas that can be employed to get future deals done!
Senate passes energy bill; conference committee could be named (posted 06/30/05)
America's energy supply should be as clean and renewable as possible. We still have a lot of work ahead of us. I anticipate the swift naming of conferees and immediate progress to conference. The president has asked us to have a bill on his desk before August.
Senate Energy Bill Offers Boost for Westinghouse (posted 06/30/05)
A massive energy bill approved overwhelmingly by the Senate yesterday could provide a long-needed boost for Monroeville-based Westinghouse Electric Co., the nation's largest nuclear power plant developer.
Senate Energy Bill Strong on Renewable Energy (posted 06/30/05)
Broad energy policy passed by the Senate this week offers something for every renewable energy technology. Whether these items survive House opposition is unclear.
Senate Passes Strongest National Policy for Solar Energy in Two Decades (posted 06/30/05)
For the first time since 1982, homeowners will receive a federal tax credit to install solar energy systems if the energy bill passed by the Senate today becomes law.
Smithland hydro plant closer with energy bill (posted 06/30/05)
Construction of a $150 million hydroelectric plant at Smithland Locks and Dam is a step closer with U.S. Senate passage of an energy bill containing tax credits for the project and others like it.
Study Shows Radiation Causes Cancer but Rarely (posted 06/30/05)
Exposure to everyday sources of radiation, mostly medical X-rays, raises the risk of cancer but not by much and there is no clear line between a harmless dose and a disease-causing dose.
U.S. Government Study Hits Department of Energy Over Contracting Goals (posted 06/30/05)
Small businesses haven't been getting their fair share of subcontracts from contractors working with the federal Department of Energy, according to a study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
UK think tank opposes G8 draft plans to fight global warming with nuclear energy (posted 06/30/05)
A British think tank has opposed what it says is a draft plans by the G8 industrial nations to expand the use of nuclear energy as a way to fight global warming.
US utility generation up 7.6% on year in week ending June 25: EEI (posted 06/30/05)
US utilities generated 81,375 GWh in the week ending June 25, 7.6% more than the 75,627 GWh they generated in the corresponding week of 2004, the Edison Electric Institute said Wednesday.
White House to name Kelliher chairman of US FERC (posted 06/30/05)
Kelliher would replace Pat Wood, who will leave the commission
Thursday.
Wisconsin court clears way for besieged Elm Road coal-fired power plant (posted 06/30/05)
S.C. Johnson chairman and CEO. "I feel strongly that building additional pulverized coal facilities is an unwise choice. The people of Southeast Wisconsin, our economy, and our health deserve much better. We continue to believe in cleaner energy alternatives, which keep costs down and the environment healthy
£4m for Russian nuclear clean-up (posted 06/29/05)
The clean-up at Russia’s Andreeva Bay nuclear repository, one of the largest such facilities in the world, is continuing with a £4m funding package from the UK, it has been announced.
Bioelectricity from Compost Piles (posted 06/29/05)
“Electrical Bacteria” turns sugars, compost and sludge into energy
Biogas Train (posted 06/29/05)
Using Liquid Manure to Travel 130 km/h over the Tracks – Sweden Wants to Expand Renewable Energy into the Transport Sector
Blair Poised to Say Yes to More Nuclear Power (posted 06/29/05)
TONY Blair yesterday gave his clearest signal yet that he will authorise the controversial building of a new generation of nuclear reactors.
Carbon emissions drop in new cars (posted 06/29/05)
Emissions of carbon dioxide from new cars sold in the European Union have decreased by almost 12% between 1995 and 2003
Coal plant plans announced (posted 06/29/05)
Coal is the cheapest source of power
But coal also is the dirtiest source
DaimlerChrysler and Southern California Edison Use a Different Kind of Energy - Fuel Cells (posted 06/29/05)
The entire fuel cell system is housed in the floor of the vehicle, leaving full use of the passenger and cargo spaces. It has a range of approximately 100 miles and a top speed of 85 mph.
France to Host World's First Nuclear Fusion Plant (posted 06/29/05)
Science's quest to find a cheap and inexhaustible way to meet global energy needs took a major step forward on Tuesday when a 30-nation consortium chose France to host the world's first nuclear fusion reactor.
Five Facts about ITER Nuclear Fusion Project (posted 06/29/05)
Supporters say offers the prospect of virtually unlimited, cheap, clean energy.
Here are five facts about the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project
Environmentalists Angry over French Nuclear Project (posted 06/29/05)
Environmental groups responded angrily on Tuesday to a deal to build the world's first nuclear fusion reactor in France -- a project Greenpeace called a ridiculous waste of money.
G8 Leaders' Cars to Use Eco-Fuel made from Straw (posted 06/29/05)
When leaders of the world's major industrialized nations meet next week, their cars will run on a blend that contains a fuel made from straw, which its Canadian makers say can help in the battle against climate change.
GE Sees Opportunity In Developing World's Urban Centers (posted 06/29/05)
General Electric Co.
Global Warming to Raise Storm Damage Costs (posted 06/29/05)
The cost of cleaning up storm damage will balloon unless the world takes urgent action to cut harmful emissions warming the globe, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) said on Wednesday.
Hardliner's victory in Iran seen impacting foreign investment (posted 06/29/05)
The victory of hardliner Mahmood Ahmadinejad in Iran's presidential election is likely to result in changes in the leadership of the country's oil sector and could slow down the foreign investment needed to develop the world's second largest oil reserves
George W. and Mahmood, Unlikely Soul Mates? (posted 06/29/05)
Despite the growing likelihood of confrontation between their two countries, U.S. President George W. Bush and Iranian President-elect Mahmood Ahmedinejad share a number of remarkable similarities.
Hybrid Technologies Completes Solar Hybrid Vehicle (posted 06/29/05)
a solar hybrid vehicle that will compete in the upcoming cross-country American Solar Challenge 2005, a US Department of Energy race that will take place July 17, 2005.
London climate change agency welcomed (posted 06/29/05)
The newly established London Climate Change Agency has been praised by Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett as ‘a key driving force’ in combatting global warming.
New finds last year just enough to replace world production: BP (posted 06/29/05)
World oil reserves were almost unchanged at the end of 2004 from the same time a year earlier as new discoveries barely covered the amount of oil produced, BP said June 14 in its 2005 statistical review of world energy.
Pa., four other states sue Allegheny Energy (posted 06/29/05)
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection joined four states in suing Allegheny Energy Inc., charging that three of its coal-fired power plants have violated the Clean Air Act.
Md. Joins Four States In Suit Against Coal Plants (posted 06/29/05)
The suit alleges the corporate owners of three large coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania have violated the Clean Air Act, some of which they charge have operated since the 1950s without adequate air pollution controls.
Renewables target prices, pollution (posted 06/29/05)
The Renewable Energy Standard ensures that America will get at least 10 percent of its energy from clean energy sources like wind, solar and geothermal power. By cutting demand for expensive fossil fuels and nuclear power, it will help save consumers more than $12 billion, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Rising power demand unearths coal dilemma (posted 06/29/05)
Consumers in Indiana don't tend to worry about electricity. But they should.
Russia to bid for construction of more nuclear reactors in Iran (posted 06/29/05)
Russia is prepared to bid for the construction of six more nuclear reactors in Iran
Sales of Hybrid, Diesel Cars Seen Surging in United States (posted 06/29/05)
US sales of hybrid and diesel vehicles will likely more than double in the next seven years, cornering up to 11 percent of the market on the back of rising gasoline prices
Senate approves energy bill authorizing new reactor at Idaho lab (posted 06/29/05)
The Senate approved today an energy bill containing a
$1.25-billion
authorization for construction of an advanced nuclear cogeneration power reactor
at the Idaho National Laboratory.
UK Government: GBP10.6million for energy efficient community heating (posted 06/29/05)
More than GBP10million from the government will help supply more energy efficient heating to homes, schools, hospitals, leisure centres and other public buildings across the UK.
US House energy chairmen oppose CNOOC's bid for Unocal (posted 06/29/05)
The Republican chairmen of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House energy subcommittee Tuesday sent a letter to US President George W Bush expressing "deep concern" about the China National Offshore Oil Corporation's $18.5-bil bid
US Senate approves comprehensive energy legislation (posted 06/29/05)
Significant differences remain between the House bill, approved in April, and the Senate bill.
Senate OKs Energy Bill; House Fight Looms (posted 06/29/05)
The Senate overwhelmingly approved energy legislation embraced by both Republicans and Democrats Tuesday, but hard bargaining looms with House GOP leaders who favor measures more favorable to industry.
US Senate in global warming ‘sea change’ (posted 06/29/05)
A vote in the US Senate last week has raised hope for the creation of mandatory emission limits, in what has been described as a ‘monumental sea change’ by environmental campaigners.
World Fuel Cell Demand to Reach US$2.6 Billion in 2009 (posted 06/29/05)
Commercial demand for fuel cell products and services -- including revenues associated with prototyping and test marketing activities -- will increase close to sevenfold to $2.6 billion in 2009 and reach $13.6 billion in 2014.
World's First BioOil Powered Cogeneration Facility Delivers Power to Ontario Grid; West Lorne BioOil Cogen Project Delivers Green Energy (posted 06/29/05)
The BioOil fuelled turbine successfully established comparable performance to that of natural gas and diesel. This marks the world's first BioOil fuelled gas turbine to generate power at a combined heat and power facility.
Parking Lot's Photovoltaic 'Solar Trees' Offer Shade, Provide Power (posted 06/28/05)
Kyocera yesterday unveiled a demonstration project it hopes will help take parking lots to new places by including stylized solar arrays that shade cars while cleanly producing electricity.
Scientists Say Cod Off Nova Scotia Declining (posted 06/28/05)
The collapse of cod stocks off Nova Scotia changed the marine ecosystem so dramatically that it may be impossible for cod to recover
Senate Energy Bill Faces Opposition from Pro-Industry GOP in House (posted 06/28/05)
For the third time in four years, the Senate is certain to produce an energy bill embraced by Republicans and Democrats. But its chance of becoming law depends on hard bargaining with House GOP leaders more favorable to industry.
SPACE WEATHER ADVISORY OUTLOOK #05- 26 (posted 06/28/05)
Category G1 - minor (23 and 24 June), category G2 - moderate (23 June), and category G3 - strong (23 June) geomagnetic storm periods were observed due to high speed solar winds from a coronal hole on the Sun.
Survey to Show Americans Want July 4, 2015 to Be Set as 'Energy Independence Day' Ending U.S. Reliance on Middle Eastern Oil (posted 06/28/05)
With the 4th of July holiday approaching, the vast majority of Americans want to set a national goal of declaring July 4, 2015 as a "real target date" for "Energy Independence Day" marking the end of America's reliance on Middle Eastern and other foreign oil supplies
Tokyo's Clean Air Policy Found To Be Paying Off (posted 06/28/05)
Regulations governing diesel exhaust emissions have reduced air pollution in Tokyo significantly, according to a Tokyo metropolitan government survey.
Approval Of LNG Port Could Undermine Louisiana Governor (posted 06/28/05)
A
state agency has given approval to an ExxonMobil liquefied natural gas port
proposed off the Louisiana coast, just south of Cameron Parish.
It's a project that Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco had pledged to block
because of its potential threat to fisheries.
Blair Admits G8 Climate Deal "Very Difficult" (posted 06/28/05)
Britain's Tony Blair vowed on Monday to press for agreement among world powers to tackle the causes of climate change but admitted he was a long way from achieving it.
China Ponders Exhaust-Linked Car Tax to Clear Smog (posted 06/28/05)
China is considering linking a vehicle tax to engine emissions levels, and levying the charge directly on car owners, in a bid to clean up its smog-plagued cities.
Clean-Air Ruling a 'Split Decision; Industry, Environmentalists Each Find Positives (posted 06/28/05)
In the states' favor, the court struck down some 2002 regulations by the EPA that would have allowed polluting factories and plants to use pollution controls that increased one type of pollutant while cutting another.
Court sides with Bush on Clear Air Act ruling (posted 06/28/05)
Representatives of the electric power industry, which had strongly supported the new regulations, hailed the ruling as a victory. The new rules require owners of older plants to upgrade emission-control equipment to standards for new plants only if they make substantial improvements.
Energy Trading Market To Grow By 30% During 2002-2006, Energy Insights Research Reveals (posted 06/28/05)
High commodity prices and volatility are driving growth in energy trading as producers try to maximize their market share and profitability and buyers attempt to control their energy costs and risks
Europe wants energy use to drop 20% by 2020 (posted 06/28/05)
Europe must reduce its consumption of energy by 20% by 2020, to save Euro 60 billion in fuel costs.
Italy sees record power demand of 54.1GW Tuesday morning (posted 06/28/05)
GRTN said that this continued the trend of summer demand, beating out the previous peak of winter demand. The operator said that the main reasons behind the increase are the changes in lifestyles, particularly an increase in air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment.
Journalists Visit Iran's Nearly-Finished Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (posted 06/28/05)
For years, Iran kept its nuclear activities under wraps, so its unprecedented openness comes as a surprise to U.S. officials, who remain wary.
Key Provisions of US Senate Energy Bill (posted 06/28/05)
The US Senate is scheduled to vote on Tuesday on a $14 billion bill that would boost domestic production of oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear and alternative energy sources.
London to combat climate change with renewables (posted 06/28/05)
The mayor of England’s largest city has established a Climate Change Agency to promote the use of renewable energies.
Major Safety Flaws Uncovered at Torness Plant Nuclear Watchdog Slams 'Ignorance' and Cuts (posted 06/28/05)
AN accident at Torness nuclear power station in 2002, described at the time by British Energy as ''vibration problems'', was far more serious and highlighted major flaws in safety procedures, according to a nuclear watchdog report finally released last week.
Negotiations over Iran's enrichment program to continue (posted 06/28/05)
The two sides reached agreement with Iran's chief negotiator
Hassan Rohani in May on a suspension of the enrichment program, and
the Europeans have offered economic and political incentives if Tehran
terminates that program.
No global shortage of oil despite high prices: IEA economist (posted 06/28/05)
World oil markets are not suffering from any physical shortage
of crude
supplies despite record high oil prices Asked if the IEA intended to
release its strategic stock reserves as oil prices hovered around $61/bbl, Birol
said; "We have no intention whatsoever.
North American gas production to decline 1.5% in 2005: Lehman (posted 06/28/05)
American wells will decline 1.5% year-over-year in 2005 based on his survey of 60 gas producers that account for two-thirds of all domestic production.
Nuclear Plant Causes Concern (posted 06/28/05)
Plagued by steam leaks and a backlog of maintenance projects, South Jersey's Hope Creek nuclear power plant has been shut down about half the time since early October, most recently for 10 days this month.
Panel advises California energy reorganization plan be rejected (posted 06/28/05)
A citizens' panel recommended that the Legislature reject Gov
Arnold
Schwarzenegger's proposal to create a Dept of Energy, determining that parts of
the strategy "are legally flawed." While the state's Little Hoover
Commission applauded the governor's plan to create an energy department, saying
the "need for leadership on energy is essential and cannot be
ignored."
Pennsylvania to build $800M waste-coal plant (posted 06/28/05)
The state has estimated it has 8,000 acres of land containing abandoned waste coal. The sites contain 248-mil tons of waste coal, an amount DEP estimates will take 350 years to reclaim.
QuestAir Technologies signs agreement with HyRadix Inc. for supply of hydrogen purification systems (posted 06/28/05)
a developer and supplier of advanced gas purification systems for refinery, industrial and fuel cell markets has signed an agreement to supply hydrogen purification systems to a leading developer of hydrogen generators
Senate concludes debate after climate, OCS fights (posted 06/28/05)
Senators in both parties the week of June 20 expressed satisfaction after putting the chamber's energy bill on the cusp of passage, likely to come on June 28
Turning the Tide: FOSSIL FUELS: Oiling the wheels of a global crisis (posted 06/28/05)
THE geopolitics of oil shapes the world. What was true in the last century will be more so in this one. Oil security preoccupies the White House.
Turning the Tide: FUSION: Scientists still hunting Holy Grail of energy production (posted 06/28/05)
BURIED beneath the blizzard of announcements that will pour from the G8 summit will be a much-awaited decision - the winner of the race to build the International Tokamak Experimental Reactor (Iter), one of the world's most sophisticated energy generators.
Turning the Tide Wind Power: Blair's turbine plan may only be hot air (posted 06/28/05)
THE WINDS of change are blowing over energy generation in Britain. Turbines are springing up in their hundreds with the government promising thousands more will follow.
UK government launches consultation on future of micro-generation (posted 06/28/05)
The British government wants to see “much more diverse local energy generation” by 2020, with more micro-sized green power and green heat technology supplying individual customers and buildings.
UK Organic Food Sales Soar Tenfold in Decade (posted 06/28/05)
UK annual retail sales of organic foodstuffs have soared tenfold to top one billion pounds ($1.83 billion) in the past decade, spurring more growers to get involved
US and EU discuss cooperation in renewables (posted 06/28/05)
They will continue work to “advance all forms of renewable energy, and to promote the use of renewable and energy efficiency technology and policy measures, including promotion of energy conservation,”
US, China growth to continue fuel global petchem demand: IPCL head (posted 06/28/05)
The current upturn in the petrochemicals sector is likely to continue due to the strong global demand for petrochemical products
US Geothermal secures transmission agreement for Idaho geothermal power project (posted 06/28/05)
US Geothermal Inc. , a renewable energy development company focused on geothermal energy, announced today that it has signed a service agreement for firm, point-to-point power transmission with the Bonneville Power Administration
Appeals Court Upholds EPA on Letting Older Plants Pollute More (posted 06/27/05)
The Bush administration's plan to let aging industrial plants modernize without buying expensive new pollution controls was upheld Friday by a federal appeals court.
Scientists Studying Gulf's 'Dead Zone' (posted 06/27/05)
Researchers believe the dead zone is caused by an influx of polluted freshwater from the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers.
Timing of Next Indonesia Tsunami a Mystery (posted 06/27/05)
When will the next Indonesian tsunami strike? With last December's tragedy and a second large earthquake in the area just three months later, that's more than just an abstract scientific question.
'Niagara of the West' Roars to Life in Idaho after Years of Drought (posted 06/27/05)
The waterfalls known as the "Niagara of the West" roared back to life this week for the first time in six years with the release of water from upstream dams to aid salmon migration.
Fire Crews Fear More Wind, Heat and Low Humidity as Blazes Char Thousands of Acres in West (posted 06/27/05)
Firefighters battled in hot, dry and windy weather Sunday to contain wildfires that have prompted evacuations, closed a major highway and covered much of southwest Utah with a dark, smoky haze.
Greenpeace Activists Picket Credit Suisse Moscow Office over Far East Oil Project Funding (posted 06/27/05)
They say project threatens the island's fragile ecosystem and has already reduced the population of rare gray whales, whose summer feeding grounds are located around a key offshore oil and gas field.
Mainstream Chains Join Organic Revolution (posted 06/27/05)
Melvin Markels doesn't want to consume anything that's bad for him. He shuns foods and beverages containing pesticides, chemicals or hormones.
Senate Energy Bill: A Substantial Improvement Relative to the House Bill (posted 06/27/05)
A final vote to approve the bill is scheduled for Tuesday morning. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the bill would result in nearly three times as much energy savings as the bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in April.
Amazon Waters Project Gets Green Light - Eight Countries Target Environmental Degradation, River Pollution, Vulnerability to Climate Change (posted 06/27/05)
A new project aimed at helping the Amazon Basin and its 10 million inhabitants conserve and better manage the region's economically important waters, forests and wildlife was announced today.
Henry County Georgia Prepares for Summer Season Demand (posted 06/27/05)
In a high growth county like Henry, outdoor watering restrictions are not just state mandates, they are necessary water conservation practices that are critically important for the Authority to handle peak demands during the summer.
Cost Analyses Estimate MTBE Clean-up Costs Between $25-$85 Billion (posted 06/27/05)
These studies demonstrate that MTBE is a very serious problem and the cost of removing this contaminant from drinking water is substantial.
Protecting the Schuylkill River (posted 06/27/05)
You don’t have to live on the banks of the Schuylkill River to have an impact on its water quality.
Fluoride in Tap Water Linked to Bone Cancer (posted 06/27/05)
Newly available research, out of Harvard University, links fluoride in tap water, at levels most Americans drink, to osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.
GE Announces Plans for Largest Desalination Plant in Africa (posted 06/27/05)
The Hamma project is part of GE's ecomagination effort, which is aimed at building innovative solutions to tough global problems, like water scarcity.
Continuous Monitoring System Treats Arsenic in Drinking Water (posted 06/27/05)
TraceDetect will develop inline equipment that will constantly monitor the concentrations of arsenic with measurement performance that is comparable to much costlier offline technologies.
OPEC's Gulf states 'will support' second ceiling hike: Gulf source (posted 06/27/05)
OPEC's four Gulf Arab member countries will support a second 500,000 b/d increase in the organization's crude output ceiling to 28.5-mil b/d, a Gulf source said Monday.
Crude firmly breaks $60/bbl mark in Asia Monday (posted 06/27/05)
Crude futures continued to move higher with conviction on Access in Asia Monday, despite a lack of new fundamental developments.
French energy policy bill passes (posted 06/27/05)
France's parliament formally passed an energy policy bill yesterday calling for construction of a "demonstration nuclear reactor of the most recent design".
Effects of second Clinton reactor has group steamed (posted 06/27/05)
Waters from Clinton Lake are used to cool the plant's reactor. An additional reactor could overtax and heat the lake
Greenlight Energy Gains Approval to Build Large-Scale Wind Farm in Northeastern Colorado; Project to Provide Clean-Energy for Up to 90,000 Homes Annually (posted 06/27/05)
The project is one of the largest wind energy developments announced to-date and the largest planned in Colorado
Senate Energy Bill Sets Stage for Efficiency to be Cornerstone of National Energy Policy, Says Alliance to Save Energy (posted 06/27/05)
"The energy bill that the Senate is poised to adopt is much more balanced between decreasing U.S. energy demand and increasing supply than its House counterpart," said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.
David K. Garman Sworn in as Under Secretary of Energy (posted 06/27/05)
As Under Secretary, Mr. Garman will be responsible for the energy, science and environment (ESE) programs at the Department of Energy.
Vietnam intensifies renewable energy use (posted 06/27/05)
Vietnam is using more renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind, to meet its increasing demand for electricity.
Coal reserves drop as repairs slow rail traffic (posted 06/27/05)
Train watchers may be starting to notice fewer coal trains passing through Pueblo. Mike Hernandez is well aware of the situation.
Russian nuclear fuel for Iran ready, delivery date confidential: Official (posted 06/27/05)
The power station is 85 per cent complete and will start work by the end of next year.
Warning of more rises as oil hits record high (posted 06/27/05)
OIL prices today touched dollars 60 a barrel for the second consecutive day, prompting speculation from analysts that prices would rise further next week.
Swollen Chinese Rivers Recede, but Rain Forecast (posted 06/27/05)
Swollen rivers that have flooded parts of southern and eastern China, killing at least 567 people and displacing 2.5 million, have sunk back below warning levels
Six Months after Tsunami Survivors Struggle to Rebuild (posted 06/27/05)
Frustrated, living in tents and jobless, survivors of last December's tsunami that killed up to 232,000 people around the Indian Ocean are struggling to rebuild six months after one of history's worst natural calamities.
Honda Says Aims to Slash Price of Fuel Cell Cars (posted 06/27/05)
Honda Motor Co. aims to cut the cost of hydrogen-powered fuel-cell cars to a hundredth of the present level to make them competitive with conventional cars, its engineer in charge of developing them said on Friday.
Jordan River Threatened by Dams, Sewage (posted 06/27/05)
The Jordan River, where Christians believe Jesus was baptised, is heavily polluted with sewage and is in danger of drying up after decades of conflict and intense agricultural use, environmentalists said on Friday.
EU Fights Groundwater Pollution, Sets Quality Rule (posted 06/27/05)
The European Union agreed new cleanliness standards for groundwater on Friday, despite opposition from four states which said it didn't go far enough.
Climate Change Threatens Humanity's Cradle Africa (posted 06/27/05)
Climate change in Africa gave rise to modern humans. Now experts fear that global warming linked to carbon emissions will have its worst impact on humanity's cradle. "Africa is the most vulnerable continent to climate change
Senate Rejects Auto Fuel Rules, Delays Energy Vote (posted 06/27/05)
The US Senate rejected a Democratic plan to require better mileage for cars and gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles Thursday but put off a final vote on energy legislation until this week.
More money for US fuel cells, but not DG (posted 06/27/05)
President Bush has included US$322 million in the Department of Energy’s fiscal 2006 budget for fuel cell and hydrogen technology programmes. The part of the budget set for distributed generation cells has been cut by $9 million.
Ion Power and PSU's Microbial fuel cell yields "practical" hydrogen (posted 06/27/05)
a process that allows bacteria to generate four times as much hydrogen directly from biomass that can be produced by fermentation alone.
Absorbent materials for the storage of hydrogen (posted 06/27/05)
the question hanging over the use of hydrogen as a fuel is its generation or storage in the quantities required for a means of transport and without it being dangerous – as we are dealing with a highly inflammable gas.
Heading to a hydrogen economy (posted 06/27/05)
Fuel cells could be providing inexpensive electricity to businesses and even homes by 2010, but at least initially they won't be fueled by hydrogen extracted from water.
Unlocking hydrogen's fuel potential (posted 06/27/05)
a major stumbling block for hydrogen-powered vehicles is figuring out a way to carry enough hydrogen onboard to travel even moderate distances between refueling stops.
Hydrogen cars will save lives (posted 06/27/05)
If all the nation's vehicles were powered by hydrogen fuel cells rather than fossil fuels, the drop in pollutants that cause asthma, respiratory problems and other potentially life-threatening conditions could reduce deaths by over 6,000 a year.
Fuel cells to power mean machines (posted 06/27/05)
Now that the fuel hike has been implemented, petrol and diesel are more expensive across the country. So, if you're worried about the hole that fuel bills are burning in your pocket, then perhaps hydrogen is the answer for you.
Cheery Chickadee Chirps Carry Complex Information (posted 06/25/05)
Those cheery-sounding chirps coming from the tree in the back yard are carrying more than a joyful message -- they are conveying surprisingly complex information about lurking predators
Coal Shortage Could Result in Green Energy Partnership (posted 06/25/05)
"Eco Green coal" is a pre mixed fuel of biomass and coal for co-firing. Co-firing is an environmentally friendly application of mixed coal and biomass to reduce green house gas emissions.
New Solarbuzz Report Looks at U.S. Photovoltaic Grid-Connect Market (posted 06/25/05)
a new report stating that 51 megawatts of grid-connected PV were installed in the United States during 2004, up from 37 megawatts the previous year.
Poll Shows Europeans Skeptical of U.S. Environmental Stewardship (posted 06/25/05)
Only eight percent of Britons, six percent of French, two percent of Germans, seven percent of Spaniards and Russians, and five percent of Dutch said they trusted America to protect the global environment.
Researchers Say Fossil Fuels Could Be Bridge to Future (posted 06/25/05)
Researchers and manufacturers are rapidly developing fuel cells
designed to use hydrogen found in substances that the technology is supposed to
carry the country away from: fossil fuels.
This, they say, is a path that will kick-start advancements
Schools Nationwide Revamp Menus to Feature Healthier Options (posted 06/25/05)
Parents, educators and government officials are increasingly turning to community-based efforts to improve the nutritional content of foods served in schools despite considerable resistance from the food and soft drink industries
Senate Nears Completion of Energy Bill; Conflict Expected with House (posted 06/25/05)
The massive energy bill, which was essentially completed but awaits a final vote next Tuesday, contrasts with a bill more favorable to oil and gas producers and approved by the House in April.
UPS Releases Report on Sustainability Goals (posted 06/25/05)
with today's increasingly interdependent world, sustainable business practices add up to smart business practices."
AIST and Nippon Sheet Glass to Develop Solar Heat (posted 06/25/05)
The target glass automatically controls the transmission of solar thermal energy, to achieve energy saving by deterring entry of solar heat into the room in summer, and by admitting solar radiation to the interior in winter
Voller Energy Receives CE Certification for VE100 Fuel Cell (posted 06/24/05)
sets a new standard for hand-portable fuel cells that produce both mains output (230 V in Europe and 110 V for North America)
Schools Nationwide Revamp Menus to Feature Healthier Options (posted 06/24/05)
Parents, educators and government officials are increasingly turning to community-based efforts to improve the nutritional content of foods served in schools despite considerable resistance from the food and soft drink industries
Senate Approves Ocean Energy Policies (posted 06/24/05)
While the energy bill forming in the Senate tilts as expected toward the fossil and nuclear power industries, most renewable energy technologies are likely to gain something as well. The odds for ocean energy, however, are not as sure
Renewable Energy 2005: A Mid-Year Review (posted 06/24/05)
"Solar photovoltaics (PV) enjoyed its best year ever on a global basis in 2004."
New Approach Melds Ethanol, Biodiesel Production (posted 06/24/05)
Ethanol and biodiesel production are rarely under the same roof, but that could change. A new corn oil extraction technology is now available to the ethanol industry, thanks to a recently developed partnership between a group of ethanol producers and a technology firm.
Arizona agency want assurance from utilities they will meet electricity demand (posted 06/24/05)
Record electricity use in the Valley is prompting two members of the Arizona Corporation Commission to seek assurances from utilities that they are prepared to deal with what looks like will be a long, hot summer of electric demand.
Bishop in Challenge on Energy (posted 06/24/05)
Bishop James said: 'I feel the Prime Minister can go to the G8 meeting demanding action on Africa and climate change only when his own government has declared its strategy and timetable for carbon emissions and implementation of renewable resources of energy on the scale that's urgently needed.'
breakthrough in global warming (posted 06/24/05)
Yesterday,
the U.S. Senate defeated the McCain-Lieberman amendment. Although this
amendment failed to pass, pressure from the American people prompted the Senate
to pass a new amendment calling for mandatory reductions in global warming
pollution. In other words...
...for the first time ever, the U.S. Senate has recognized that global
warming is a real
problem requiring real
solutions.
Bush Set to Shun G8 Allies on Global Warming (posted 06/24/05)
Unconvinced that the world is warming, US President George W. Bush looks set to shun pleas by his main industrial allies to step up a fight against climate change at a Group of Eight summit next month.
California Clean Energy Fund to Grant $1 Million for the Creation of the World's Leading Center on Energy Efficiency at a Northern California University (posted 06/24/05)
The California Clean Energy Fund (CalCEF) today announced that it intends to award a one million dollar grant to establish and maintain the world's leading university center on energy efficiency.
California Turns to Goats to Stop Wildfires (posted 06/24/05)
Move over Smokey the Bear. In California, thousands of goats are helping prevent wildfires.
Carmakers Must do More to Cut CO2 Pollution – EU (posted 06/24/05)
Car manufacturers need to step up efforts to meet their pledge to cut carbon dioxide pollution from vehicles by 2008, the European Commission said on Thursday.
Energy bill expected to be passed this week (posted 06/24/05)
ALBANY -- Energy legislation that includes preserving St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project hydroelectricity for north country businesses is on a fast track to approval this week. A statewide, comprehensive energy bill for New York
Global Warming Threatens Tibet Rail Link (posted 06/24/05)
Rising temperatures on the "roof the world" threaten China's controversial railway link across the snow-covered Tibetan plateau, the China Daily said on Thursday.
Mitsubishi Motors to Mass-Produce Electric Car in 2010 (posted 06/24/05)
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (Japan) announced plans to mass-produce electric cars in 2010, while launching a brand-new model of a sport utility vehicle this fall and a mini-vehicle model in January next year
Nevada Geothermal Begins Mapping of Deep Geothermal Source Waters at Pumpernickel Site (posted 06/24/05)
"This fits into NGP's resource expansion plan to become a significant player in the robust renewable geothermal power sector in the Western United States."
Nigerian Ogonis say Shell Threatens Peace Move (posted 06/24/05)
Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) accused Shell on Thursday of carrying out a "divide and rule" strategy in Ogoni areas by sending representatives to tour community projects it is developing in some of the region at an inappropriate time.
NRC Cites Entergy for Misplaced Fuel Rod Pieces (posted 06/24/05)
Accurate records of they location were not kept.
Nuclear industry stands to get help from taxpayers (posted 06/24/05)
With the president leading the cheers, the nuclear industry is poised to receive a bounty of incentives from Congress that could subsidize construction of new nuclear reactors in central Illinois and several other locations.
OPEC chief could start talks on second hike over weekend: source (posted 06/24/05)
OPEC's president could start consulting members of the oil producer group this weekend on going ahead with the second stage of a 1-mil b/d output ceiling increase agreed last week in Vienna
RPI to Offer Fuel Cell Science Training Using NSF Grant (posted 06/24/05)
students will begin their studies in 2005, and will receive full tuition, as well as an annual $30,000 stipend.
Russia to supply gas to Mexico (posted 06/24/05)
President Vladimir Putin and his Mexican counterpart, Vicente Fox, on Tuesday discussed Russia's plans to supply Mexico with liquefied natural gas
Russian Nuclear Waste Stores Almost 100% Full - Official (posted 06/24/05)
Russia has accumulated 650 million cubic meters of liquid and solid radioactive wastes, over 99% of which are concentrated at facilities of the Federal Atomic Energy Agency.
Senate agrees to give feds power on liquefied natural gas (posted 06/24/05)
The Senate voted Wednesday to let the federal government override objections from California and other states to the location of liquefied natural gas terminals.
Solar Sail Craft Likely Didn't Make Orbit (posted 06/24/05)
Organizers of a bold attempt to fly the world's first solar sail spacecraft all but conceded Wednesday that their Cosmos 1 never reached orbit this week because of a failure of its Russian booster rocket
Standby Britain: Appliances on standby pump one million tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere (posted 06/24/05)
Appliances on standby pump one million tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere Wasted energy of appliances on standby could power 400,000 homes; Up to 85 per cent of power used by a VCR is consumed when on standby Government says Britain would save 240,00 tonnes of C02 emisions by switching off televisions
Stem Cell Therapy Cannot Cure Our Toxic Legacy -- An ENN Commentary (posted 06/24/05)
Despite vague promises to cure disease and cancer for those who can pay, stem cell therapies cannot promise cures for the environmental source of these malignacies.
Summer power supplies still uncertain (posted 06/24/05)
Southern California: An already weak power supply and hot weather could mean rolling blackouts this summer and over the next few years, Edison spokesman Gil Alexander said.
Syria, Egypt, Jordan Discuss Joint Power Grid (posted 06/24/05)
Ministers of electricity and energy in Syria, Jordan and Egypt have discussed on Wednesday [22 June] the current status of the electrical linking system among the three Arab countries.
UK Government: Rooftop generation to give power - and cash - to the people (posted 06/24/05)
Many UK households could one day be self-sufficient in energy needs and routinely make money by selling surplus electricity from home generators such as solar panels and micro-wind turbines.
US Senate defeats bid to boost vehicle fuel-efficiency (posted 06/24/05)
The US Senate late June 24 voted down 67-28 an amendment to the comprehensive energy bill that would have raised the fuel efficiency of both passenger vehicles and light trucks to 40 miles per gal over 11 years.
US Senate Democrats say MTBE waiver, ANWR would doom energy bill (posted 06/24/05)
US Senate Democrats, anticipating a House-Senate conference to reconcile competing versions of a broad energy bill, Thursday identified four issues that if included in a final bill would kill the legislation. At a news conference in Washington, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid
US Senate votes to end energy debate, clearing way for bill's OK (posted 06/24/05)
The US Senate cut off debate on its energy bill Thursday, making it all but certain that the chamber would pass the legislation. The Senate has been debating the bill, which would set energy policy for the first time since 1992, since June 7.
Venezuela's Rodriguez says OPEC may set $40-50/bbl price band (posted 06/24/05)
"(OPEC) could return to its price band system, but in a range of $40-$50, in line with the new market reality"
Wind Could Become Major Utah Power Source (posted 06/24/05)
Within 20 years, the wind rustling across Utah's landscape may not be simply the lonely voice of nature. It may be a power source, turning turbines that could contribute 741 megawatts to the electrical grid
Wisconsin power plant project alarms environmentalists (posted 06/24/05)
lining up against a proposal to construct a mammoth coal-burning power plant on the shores of Lake Michigan, warning it will pollute the air and water across the Midwest and set off a "coal rush" to build more such projects around the country.
Agency to reconsider drilling ban near nuclear test site (posted 06/23/05)
The state is studying whether to allow gas drilling near the site of a 1969 underground nuclear explosion.
Canada: An energy superpower? (posted 06/23/05)
Canada's influence on the world energy stage is huge, and most of us don't even know it. In any business environment, influence is exerted by those with low-cost products and ample productive capacity. Oil is no exception.
China to rely heavily on foreign oil and gas by 2020 (posted 06/23/05)
China is expected to rely on foreign sources for about 50% its crude oil and natural gas needs by 2020 to bridge the growing gap between domestic demand and domestic production
Enhanced requirements likely to force private oil firms out of China (posted 06/23/05)
The requirements are more detailed and higher compared to the temporary measures by MoC last December.
Ethanol's sweet allure (posted 06/23/05)
Next year, Brazil expects to say goodbye to oil imports. Sugar cane is a big reason why...And Brazil has a much easier path to energy independence.
Gas pipeline to link West Asia to Europe (posted 06/23/05)
Energy firms from five Asian and European countries have agreed to lay a $ 5.5 bn pipeline for transporting natural gas from West Asia to Europe.
Greenspan believes energy markets will sort themselves out (posted 06/23/05)
As an institution, the US Federal Reserve exerts its greatest influence in the very short term by adjusting overnight interest rates. But the Federal Reserve chairman is expected to think big -- that is long-term -- thoughts
It's blood for oil in Southern Sudan (posted 06/23/05)
When UN Secretary General Kofi Annan went to Darfur recently, he went to the front line -- to Labado, where more than a hundred people died in one of those aerial bombardments the Sudan government says isn't happening.
Kissinger warns of energy conflict (posted 06/23/05)
Henry Kissinger, former US secretary of state, warned that the global battle for control of energy resources could become the modern equivalent of the 19th century “great game” the conflict between the UK and Tsarist Russia for supremacy in central Asia.
Naturalists outraged at threat to last haven of world (posted 06/23/05)
why is Russia building a $ 12 bn oil pipeline through the habitat of the world's rarest big cat?
The new scramble for Africa (posted 06/23/05)
A new "scramble for Africa" is taking place among the world's big powers, who are tapping into the continent for its oil and diamonds.
Nigeria’s oil discoveries exceed 3 bn barrels in last ten years (posted 06/23/05)
Nigeria has discovered over 3 bn barrels of crude oil and about 16.2 tn cf of gas in her deep offshore territories in the last ten years... part of the reserves profiles of some seven world class discoveries in the deepwater basin.
North Sea oil output dips (posted 06/23/05)
UK oil production fell by 17 % year on year in March -- a decline the industry said was at odds with renewed investment in the North Sea.
Oil companies show interest in Jamaica (posted 06/23/05)
The Jamaican government recently offered 22 blocks for bids as the country attempts to find both oil and gas so it can reduce its dependence on foreign energy and earn much needed foreign exchange.
Oil quest is raising tensions (posted 06/23/05)
Pick up a filter, though, and there's a good chance it came from China, whose export-driven economic boom has turned it almost overnight into the world's second largest oil importer and a fierce competitor for the lifeblood of modern civilization.
OPEC to enhance energy cooperation with EU (posted 06/23/05)
OPEC officials said that the cartel is keen to increase investments that would boost production of crude oil, and is considering joint ventures with the EU in new oil refineries.
Over 2,300 wind turbines are forecast to be installed offshore UK (posted 06/23/05)
there are now growing concerns over security of supply as European politicians begin to realise that political unrest in Russia, a previously source of interruption to gas supplies, could result in the lights going out in Europe and that a minor disruption in the Middle East could cause an instant redoubling of oil prices.
Paper predicts major changes in Russian oil industry (posted 06/23/05)
It seems that the Russian oil and gas sector is facing changes, probably with high-profile cases
Russia prepared to sign energy cooperation accords with Japan (posted 06/23/05)
The Japanese are interested in the cooperation and "we are prepared to cooperate with them in the field of energy on terms suiting us," Lavrov told a cabinet session chaired by Putin.
Saudi Arabia has plenty of oil (posted 06/23/05)
Saudi Arabia has plenty of oil -- more than the world is likely to need -- along with an increasing ability to refine crude oil into gasoline and other products before selling it overseas, a top Saudi official says.
Saudi Arabia urges global efforts to secure market stability (posted 06/23/05)
The Saudi cabinet at its weekly session stressed "its determination to fulfil promises to guarantee the stability of oil supply and prices".
Securing our energy future (posted 06/23/05)
US energy security is a balancing act -- bringing voracious energy demands into line with reliable energy supplies.
The long emergency: Running out of cheap gas to guzzle (posted 06/23/05)
A few weeks ago, the price of oil ratcheted above $ 55 a barrel, which is about $ 20 a barrel more than a year ago. The next day, the oil story was buried on page six of the New York Times business section.
There is no joy in Africa's black gold (posted 06/23/05)
Africa's booming oil and gas exports have not helped improve the lives of average Africans. Africa is becoming an increasingly important player in the oil market and the continent last year pushed up its oil production by 8.5% to 8.04 mm barrels a day.
Town's residents live with 3 mm gallons of gas under their homes (posted 06/23/05)
20 minutes from downtown St Louis, on the National Scenic Byway where the
Mississippi River meets the Missouri River.
Nowhere does it mention that the northern half of the village sits atop an
estimated 3 mm gallons of leaded gasoline that have seeped into the ground since
the 1960s
Turkey again is trying to take advantage of its strategic location (posted 06/23/05)
Today, instead of caravansaries it is building pipelines, and instead of silk and spices the products are less romantic: oil and natural gas.
Washington and the Chavez question (posted 06/23/05)
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez...fears abound in Washington that President Chavez's free-spending, semi authoritarian policy formula will gain traction in and outside the Andes
Venezuela is energized by a passion for oil (posted 06/23/05)
when a towering suit-clad figure stepped from a vehicle and headed towards the entrance, the crowd burst into an uproar befitting an all-star pitcher. This passion was reserved for none other than Rafael Ramirez, energy minister and president of Venezuela's state oil company.
Wilderness site may see oil drilling (posted 06/23/05)
Tucked away in the 96-page emergency military spending bill signed by President Bush in May are four paragraphs that give energy companies the right to explore for oil and gas inside a sprawling national park.
World Environment Day urges for green cities and plan for the planet (posted 06/23/05)
The World Environment Day (WED), commemorated each year on 5th June is one of the principal vehicles which the United Nations (UN) stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment to enhance private, corporate and political attention and action.
Biofuel production increases 26% in Europe (posted 06/23/05)
Growth prospects for this year are “even more optimistic” with the first EU directive imposing a minimum of 2% biofuels by the end of 2005
Bush makes big push for nuclear power (posted 06/23/05)
Nuclear power is "the one energy source that is completely domestic, plentiful in quantity, environmentally friendly, and able to generate massive amounts of electricity," Bush said in a speech
China receives US$127 million to develop 20,000 MW of green power (posted 06/23/05)
The World Bank has approved a loan of US$87 million to the People’s Republic of China to promote renewable energies, which will be supplemented by a grant of US$40 million from the Global Environment Facility.
China Port Issues Power Warning as Mercury Soars (posted 06/23/05)
The key north Chinese port of Tianjin faces blackouts as soaring temperatures strain its power system and is planning to bring in flexible working shifts to ward off a crunch
Coal to Become Taiwan's Largest Energy Source By 2020 (posted 06/23/05)
Coal will become Taiwan's largest energy source by 2020, accounting for 40 per cent to 42 per cent of the country's total energy supply
Court won't stop spill over four Snake and Columbia river dams (posted 06/23/05)
A federal appeals court yesterday declined to block a summer spill of water over four Snake and Columbia river dams, a major change in hydropower operations ordered earlier this month to help endangered salmon migrate to the sea.
EU carbon dioxide emissions from new cars down by 12% since 1995 (posted 06/23/05)
Carbon dioxide emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU-15--the 15 member states of the European Union prior to last year's accession of ten new members--decreased by 11.8% between 1995 and 2003, a 1.2% progress compared to 2002, according to the annual report on CO2 emissions from new cars
EU hopes to reduce 20 percent energy consumption by 2020 (posted 06/23/05)
The European Union (EU) should reduce its energy consumption by 20 percent by 2020 through more efficient technology, said the EU executive European Commission on Wednesday.
European Industry Squeezed by Surging Power Prices (posted 06/23/05)
Record power prices in Europe are squeezing industry and analysts say there is more pain on the way as utilities pass through soaring costs of complying with new limits on greenhouse gas emissions.
Fire Tankers are Lifeline in Drought-Hit Portugal (posted 06/23/05)
A fire tanker became a lifeline for a Portuguese village on Wednesday as taps threaten to run dry in the Iberian Peninsula's worst drought since the 1940s.
Five Facts on the December 26 Quake and Tsunami (posted 06/23/05)
Following are five facts about the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that struck on Dec. 26, triggering one of the biggest humanitarian crises in decades.
G8 Decision on Fusion would Herald Nuclear Future (posted 06/23/05)
Nuclear fusion as a future abundant energy source would receive a boost if G8 leaders agree next month on the site for the world's first fusion test reactor
Global risk of WMD attack as high as 50%, experts say (posted 06/23/05)
Global risk of a WMD attack in the next five years is as high as
50%,
according to a survey of experts released by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) today.
The experts' average estimate of risk of a nuclear attack in the next five years
is about 16%
Green fuel could decrease US federal tax revenue by $21 billion (posted 06/23/05)
Proposed legislation to promote renewable fuels in the United States could cost the federal government US$21.3 billion in tax revenue over 20 years.
Growth of US gas transmission grid slowed in 2004: US EIA (posted 06/23/05)
Expansion of the gas transmission network in the US slowed in 2004, both in terms of added capacity and new miles of pipeline, the Energy Information Administration said in a new report.
High natural gas prices hurting US chemical industry (posted 06/23/05)
"High gas prices are causing significant job dislocation in
the chemical
industry by shifting production abroad" said US Energy Secretary Samuel
Bodman
Italy Grapples with Energy Needs as Local Protests Grow (posted 06/23/05)
They may be on opposite sides of the political spectrum, but when it comes to plans to build a gas terminal in this Italian port, Brindisi's rightist mayor and the region's openly gay communist president agree.
LADWP Board Approves Balanced 2005-06 Budget; Calls for Increased Energy Efficiency, Environmental Program (posted 06/23/05)
demonstrates the LADWP's commitment to programs that foster clean air and renewable energy.
Native tribes receive US$2.5 million to develop renewables (posted 06/23/05)
“Renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies can play a significant role in encouraging tribal self-sufficiency, creating jobs and improving environmental quality.”
quote of day (posted 06/23/05)
"We continue to believe the markets are fundamentally overvalued and technically overbought, but it is the simple flow of buying that has propelled the market to these heights despite the lack of physical shortage..."
Senate reaches consensus on need to combat climate change (posted 06/23/05)
The Senate on June 22 voted to add to its broad energy bill an amendment in which they agreed that greenhouse gases are accumulating in the atmosphere, that there is "a growing scientific consensus that human activity is a substantial cause" and that "mandatory steps" are necessary to slow or stop the emission of greenhouse gas emissions.
Southern England Warned of Coming Heatwave Smog (posted 06/23/05)
People living in southern and central England were warned on Wednesday to stay indoors and avoid afternoon exercise for the next three days as the heatwave triggered a dangerous summer smog.
Sweden, Spain urge doubling of EU ethanol cap in gasoline to 10% (posted 06/23/05)
Sweden and Spain are urging the European Commission to double the existing maximum blending level for ethanol in European gasoline to 10% to allow member states to meet the EU's target for the use of transport biofuels.
Thai SCC to Cut Petrochemical Output by 40 Percent to Save Water (posted 06/23/05)
Thailand's biggest industrial conglomerate, said on Wednesday its petrochemical plants in drought-hit eastern Thailand will cut production by about 40 percent late this month.
U.S. mayors pass multiple resolutions to support renewables (posted 06/23/05)
The government of the United States should develop a comprehensive energy policy “dramatically increasing the production of energy from clean, sustainable and renewable sources,” according to the mayors of 1,139 of the country’s largest cities.
US Senate defeats amendment mandating cuts in greenhouse gasses (posted 06/23/05)
The Senate Wednesday rejected by a vote of 60-38 a proposed amendment to energy legislation that would have mandated a reduction in US greenhouse gas emissions to 2000 levels by 2010.
US Senate rejects bid to encourage president to release from SPR (posted 06/23/05)
The non-binding measure would have called for the release of 1-mil b/d of crude within 30 days of the energy bill's enactment and another 1-mil b/d for 30 days thereafter if crude oil and gasoline prices remained strong.
Britain becoming ‘environmental leader’ (posted 06/22/05)
Defra’s annual report has described the UK as an ‘environmental leader’, due to ambitious targets and the work carried out in meeting them to date.
Bush to ask G8 nations to spur energy efficiency in China, India (posted 06/22/05)
President Bush Wednesday said he will press the G8 group of leading industrial countries next month to address Asia's growing energy demands, which have helped drive US oil prices to record levels.
Carbon storage plan revealed (posted 06/22/05)
Ambitious plans to store carbon dioxide in depleted oil and gas fields in the North Sea have been revealed by the UK Government
Fury over leaked G8 document (posted 06/22/05)
A draft document leaked prior to next month’s G8 Summit which questions the urgency of climate change action has been slammed by environmentalists.
Senate OKs amendment for climate change technology development (posted 06/22/05)
The US Senate approved Tuesday an amendment to the energy bill to encourage the development and deployment of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Spanish power demand hits second summer record in two days (posted 06/22/05)
Spanish power demand hit a new summer record of 37,870MW at 1753 CET (1553 GMT) Tuesday, breaking the previous summer record of 37,460MW set at 1324 CET Monday
The Democratic Engine Is Just Now Starting (posted 06/22/05)
Now that Sunni Arabs have been included, Iraq's parliamentary committee that is drafting the new constitution is the closest to an elected, representative body that the country has ever seen.
UK’s climate aims reiterated (posted 06/22/05)
The UK Government remains on course to meet the targets of the Kyoto Protocol as well as ambitious domestic emission goals, according to Environment Minister Elliot Morley, speaking at last week’s carbon trading conference in London.
US Senate votes to retain OCS inventory language in energy bill (posted 06/22/05)
The US Senate voted 52-44 Tuesday to keep in the energy bill language that would provide for a comprehensive inventory of oil and gas reserves in the Outer Continental Shelf, including areas currently off-limits to drilling.
Senate Approves Weaker, Voluntary Climate Change Plan (posted 06/22/05)
An ambitious bipartisan plan to slow U.S. greenhouse gases with an emissions trading program collapsed in the Senate Tuesday after a key Republican threw his support behind a weaker, voluntary plan.
On Beyond Organic: Certified Organic Restaurants (posted 06/22/05)
Many chefs and restaurants try to feature local, natural or organic food on their menus. But how many are fully organic and certified by the government?
Nuclear Dump a Step Closer (posted 06/22/05)
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Monday denied Utah's latest bid to block a license for a nuclear waste storage area on the Skull Valley Indian reservation, rejecting the argument that the waste could be stuck at the site permanently.
ACLU Says Bush Is Restricting Science (posted 06/22/05)
The American Civil Liberties Union charged Tuesday that the Bush administration is placing science under siege by overzealously tightening restrictions on information, individuals and technology in the name of homeland security.
Police Clash with Protesters at Athens Dump During Sewage Protest (posted 06/22/05)
Police clashed with demonstrators over several hours and fired tear gas Tuesday, during a rally to protest against dumping partially treated sewage at a landfill near Athens.
In New Jersey, Solar Sells (posted 06/22/05)
New Jersey will never replace Florida as the Sunshine State, but business leaders and government officials are hoping to make this the Solar State.
Britons urge Blair to push Bush on climate (posted 06/22/05)
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is headed for a confrontation with U.S. President George Bush over climate change at the Group of Eight summit in July, as British voters give him a hefty mandate to take the leader of the world's biggest polluter to task over the issue.
Nuclear Waste Shipments Likely to Speed Up (posted 06/22/05)
Shipments of nuclear waste from the West Valley Demonstration Project will likely accelerate after the federal Department of Energy publishes its final plan for transporting waste generated in the cleanup.
Legislators seek to encourage cleaner-burning coal for power plants (posted 06/22/05)
With the backing of opponents of Wisconsin Energy Corp.'s planned coal-fired power plants in Oak Creek, two legislators are pushing to revise state energy laws to encourage the use of a new, cleaner-burning form of coal generation.
Opposition to coal-burning plant organizes as project gains steam (posted 06/22/05)
The fight against a proposed coal-burning power plant has gone regional as environmentalists and public-interest groups in Leon, Taylor and Wakulla counties have begun to mobilize.
Senate leader aims to wrap up energy bill this week (posted 06/22/05)
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist promised on Monday the Senate will vote on a broad energy bill later this week, even though lawmakers have yet to begin debating a contentious plan that would require U.S. companies to cut emissions linked to global warming.
Gov signs bill meant to stoke new uses for coal (posted 06/22/05)
Looking to stoke the state's flagging coal industry, Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed legislation Thursday meant to help develop new markets for Illinois coal by encouraging its conversion to synthetic natural gas.
Markey blasts safety of nuke plants (posted 06/22/05)
Despite assurances that the nation's nuclear power plants are safe from terrorist attacks, Bay State congressmen continued their call on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission yesterday to make massive security improvements.
Bipartisan Energy Bill May Never Make It to The President's Desk (posted 06/22/05)
"The bipartisan energy bill represents our best chance to guarantee affordable and reliable energy over the long term. But a handful of senators are pushing for mandatory caps on carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that would lead to job losses, price hikes, and in fact hurt our ability to meet America's energy needs."
Lobbyists press against global warming policy (posted 06/22/05)
Industry groups and environmentalists lobbied hard to sway lawmakers' votes Monday as the Senate prepared for a major challenge to President Bush's global warming policy as part of emerging energy legislation.
Oil prices approach $60 a barrel; Analysts not sure when energy costs will begin to constrict economy (posted 06/22/05)
There is a point at which high oil prices will stifle demand for fuel and cause the economy to contract, though it may not be imminent even as crude futures soar to new heights near $60 a barrel.
Biofuel Increasingly Competitive if Oil Surge Lasts (posted 06/22/05)
Biofuels would be increasingly competitive if crude oil prices, which are back near all-time highs, were to go beyond $60 a barrel, officials at the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday.
Americans Support Policies to Expand Nuclear Energy As Part of National Energy Policy Bill (posted 06/21/05)
A majority of Americans believe nuclear energy will play an important role in meeting the country's electricity needs, and they support policies being considered as part of national energy policy legislation for building new nuclear plants, according to a nationwide survey.
Arizona Utilities Sign Navajo Nation Environmental Control Agreement (posted 06/21/05)
The Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service have accepted Navajo Nation environmental regulation of their coal-fired power plants. The agreement marks the first time an Indian tribe has had control over air pollution from a non-Indian power company.
Atom Energy Revival Fuels Bullish Uranium Outlook (posted 06/21/05)
A revival of interest in nuclear energy has prompted the uranium fuel industry to consider mining new deposits across the globe to meet rising demand for the heavy metal, industry experts said on Monday.
Barton may try to add Clear Skies during energy bill conference (posted 06/21/05)
US House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Joe Barton (Republican-Texas) Monday said he will consider adding to the energy bill all or part of the president's Clear Skies legislation if the Senate approves a climate-change amendment during floor debate this week.
Bingaman amendment jeopardizes coal industry, NMA, ACJ say (posted 06/21/05)
referring to an amendment proposed by Sen. Jeff Bingaman,
D-N.M.,
called the Climate and Economy Insurance Act of 2005.
Clean Water Trust Fund Gains Traction at House Hearings (posted 06/21/05)
The House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee held the second of two hearings on June 14 exploring investment approaches to bridge the growing clean water funding gap.
Coal Industry Group Launches Radio Campaign to Oppose Proposed Energy Tax (posted 06/21/05)
Americans for Coal Jobs (ACJ), a group committed to protecting jobs in the coal industry and allied industries, launched a targeted radio campaign today directing Ohioans to urge Ohio Senator Mike DeWine to oppose a new "energy tax" amendment
Court Orders Bush Administration To Release Some Energy Records, But Some To Remain Secret (posted 06/21/05)
In a mixed ruling today, a federal appellate court upheld a lower court decision that the Bush administration improperly withheld documents related to fast-tracking federal energy projects.
designed and fabricated by its Malaysian subsidiary for the palm oil industry, has been successfully installed and is in full operation at the first ever renewable green energy co-generation power plant to be connected to the power grid in Malaysia.
Flash Floods Hit North as Much of UK Swelters (posted 06/21/05)
Flash floods washed away roads and caused millions of pounds of damage in northern England on Monday while much of the country sweltered in a heatwave.
For Foundering Alaska Village, Bridge Seen as Lifeline (posted 06/21/05)
Every morning, South Naknek's 14 schoolchildren eat breakfast, kiss their parents goodbye and head to the airport for the daily flight on their school bus in the sky.
Green Groups Reject Nuke Power as Answer to Global Warming (posted 06/21/05)
nearly 300 international, national, regional and local environmental, consumer, and clean energy groups to reject recent claims that nuclear power is a viable solution to global warming.
House chairmen want review of China's bid to buy US energy firms (posted 06/21/05)
The chairmen of the US House Resources and Armed Services committees Friday wrote President George W Bush to request that he immediately initiate a "thorough" National Economic Council-National Security review of China's growing energy requirements and the implications for America's political, strategic and economic interests.
Lukman says oil prices "worrying" for consumers, producers (posted 06/21/05)
A former OPEC president and secretary general Tuesday said the current spike in crude oil prices was not due to a shortage of crude but a decline of production capacity caused by a long period of under-investment.
El Paso Corporation Announces Wisconsin/Illinois 2007 Pipeline Expansion Project (posted 06/21/05)
its Wisconsin/Illinois 2007 pipeline project, which will increase capacity on its natural gas pipeline system in Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Energy Bill Adds Hatch Tax Break for Hybrids (posted 06/21/05)
Several of Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch's proposals to spur energy development and conservation -- including a tax incentive for purchase of hybrid cars -- were included in an energy bill before the Senate.
EPA Orders Vallejo, CA to Remove Chemical From Drinking Water (posted 06/21/05)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently ordered the city of Vallejo, Calif. to reduce levels of disinfection byproducts from drinking water in the Vallejo Lakes water system.
EPA Estimates Future Costs of Safe Drinking Water (posted 06/21/05)
To continue to ensure safe drinking water, the nation's water utilities will need to make an estimated $277 billion in investments over the next 20 years
EU15 greenhouse gas emissions rise 1.3% y-o-y in 2003: EEA report (posted 06/21/05)
Emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases rose by 1.3% in 2003, compared with 2002, in the original 15 European Union member states, according to figures published Tuesday by the European Commission.
Fahrenheit Follies: Hot Weather Brings Pricing Pressure in Some Areas (posted 06/21/05)
Power prices in most regions of California moved steadily up throughout the week, with Southern California and Arizona border customers again paying the most.
Last Week's Heat Prompts Record Electricity Use (posted 06/21/05)
The heat and humidity last week prompted JEA customers to seek comfort inside, setting a new record for electricity use in the Jacksonville area.
Natural Gas Ascends with Weak Storage, High Crude Oil (posted 06/21/05)
For the past several weeks, California hubs have enjoyed natural gas prices that sat comfortably below $6.00/MMBtu while the rest of the country paid more than a dollar extra. This week, at least, the Western sale appeared on its way to ending
U.S. Patent Application Allowed for Aqua Dyne Water Purification Technology (posted 06/21/05)
"JetWater" water purification technology, which can be used to recover high purity distilled water from a range of "wastewater" sources.
Private Space Group to Launch Solar Sail Orbiter (posted 06/21/05)
The world's first solar sail spacecraft takes flight Tuesday, launched by space enthusiasts who cobbled the privately funded mission together on $4 million and an untested theory that light can power limitless space exploration.
Progress Made in Science of Recycling Nuclear Fuel (posted 06/21/05)
An Energy Department official said Thursday that new technologies could revive commercial nuclear waste reprocessing in 10 or 20 years, but other experts warned Congress not to embrace the concept too quickly.
Prospects for climate change measure in Senate bill dealt blow (posted 06/21/05)
US Sen Pete Domenici (Republican-New Mexico), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, struck a serious blow to advocates of adding climate-change legislation to the energy bill last night when he refused to back an amendment that would curb carbon emissions.
(posted 06/21/05)
"One may say supply/demand concerns, but I think panic pushed it (July West Texas Intermediate) close to $60/bbl yesterday, and now people are taking a more objective look at the market."
Russian energy boss says worn-out equipment to blame for blackout (posted 06/21/05)
Anatoliy Chubays, thinks that the extreme degree to which equipment is worn out was to blame for everything.
Russian power grid boss wants foreigners to control generating companies (posted 06/21/05)
Anatoliy Chubays, head of the Unified Energy System of Russia joint-stock company, would like to see foreign companies gain control of three to four generating companies that are being set up as part of the energy sector reform.
Scorching Drought Takes Toll in Iberia, Morocco (posted 06/21/05)
Severe droughts in Spain, Portugal and Morocco are sparking forest fires, threatening livelihoods and risk wreaking economic havoc, officials in the region say.
Senate climate vote puts heat on administration (posted 06/21/05)
A simmering conflict between U.S. lawmakers and the Bush administration over global climate change could boil over in the coming week when the Senate debates legislation that would require U.S. industry to cut emissions of heat-trapping gases.
Senate leaders push for energy bill the week of June 20 (posted 06/21/05)
The top Republican and Democrat in the US Senate June 20 reiterated their commitment to finish work on comprehensive energy legislation by the end of the week and encouraged senators to offer amendments for debate.
Senate moves toward climate change legislation (posted 06/21/05)
The much talked about climate change amendment from Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4% annually, starting in 2010 in an emissions trading program overseen by the Dept. of Energy.
Senate to reject any compromise bid on MTBE liability: Sen Reid (posted 06/21/05)
Reid replied: "We will do what ever it takes" to keep it out of the bill.
SPACE WEATHER ADVISORY OUTLOOK #05- 25 (posted 06/21/05)
Outlook For June 22-28
Category G1 – minor geomagnetic storming is possible on 25 – 26 June due
to high speed solar winds from a coronal hole on the Sun.SunPower Announces Higher Efficiency Solar Panels (posted 06/21/05)
a new line of higher-efficiency solar-electric panels that offer customers higher power density than SunPower’s current solar panels.
Taiwan Seeks to Balance Industry, CO2 Emission Cuts (posted 06/21/05)
Taiwan's government is seeking to cut its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions without negatively impacting the island's industry,
Toyota and Honda Fuel Cell Vehicles Gain Japan Certification (posted 06/21/05)
obtained formal Japanese government certification that clears them for unrestricted sale.
U.S. Nuclear Power Industry Working on Quiet Comeback (posted 06/21/05)
More than 26 years after a near-meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, the Senate is considering an energy bill that includes financial incentives for construction of nuclear plants. It's the latest sign of the industry's quiet rehabilitation.
U.S. Resists Strong Summit Language on Global Warming (posted 06/21/05)
The Bush administration is working in advance of next month's summit of industrial nation leaders to resist naming global warming as an urgent problem that requires aggressive action.
UK Government: Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett welcomes launch of London Climate Change Agency (posted 06/20/05)
Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett today praised the establishment of the London Climate Change Agency, describing it as a key driving force in tackling climate change.
US Senate panel approves energy tax incentives bill (posted 06/20/05)
The Senate Finance Committee has approved a bill which will pay out some $14 billion in energy tax incentives over the next decade. The measures are aimed at developing clean coal technologies and building new nuclear stations on line, among other measures.
Water Conflict Heats Up as Spain Parches with No Oasis in Sight (posted 06/21/05)
The driest winter and spring for more than 60 years has left reservoirs in some regions with 20 percent of their normal capacity and crops across this agricultural powerhouse wilting.
We need answers on LNG proposal (posted 06/20/05)
Opponents of liquefied natural gas have genuine concerns, but resorting to complaints about the makeup of a panel that will address the Washington County Council of Governments' annual meeting tonight in Machias will not get them answered.
Willie Nelson Launches Biodiesel Truck Stop (posted 06/20/05)
"All of the major automotive and truck manufacturers are struggling to find new ways to meet fuel emissions standards and biodiesel is the most practical and readily available alternative."
World Bank to lend China 87 mln usd for renewable energy (posted 06/20/05)
The World Bank said it has approved a loan of 87 mln usd to China to finance its renewable energy scale-up program.
WTI breaks above $59/bbl during Access trade (posted 06/20/05)
"Though supplies are adequate for now, fear of putative demand growth in the H2 outstripping supply growth dominates market sentiment
Vegan Athletes Flex Their Muscles (posted 06/20/05)
In a recent interview Olympic track star Carl Lewis, who was a vegan during his best years, says he believes that “most athletes have the worst diet in the world, and they compete in spite of it.”
US Senate Climate Vote Puts Heat on Administration (posted 06/20/05)
A simmering conflict between US lawmakers and the Bush administration over global climate change could boil over in the coming week when the Senate debates legislation that would require US industry to cut emissions of heat-trapping gases.
US Senate to consider climate-change amendment this week (posted 06/20/05)
The US Senate this week is expected to debate a climate-change amendment that would establish an economy-wide cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity beginning in 2010.
UK forward gas prices surge to new highs (posted 06/20/05)
UK forward gas prices soared to new records Monday morning.
U. Pittsburgh researchers announce chance for hydrogen fuel (posted 06/20/05)
A team of University of Pittsburgh researchers recently announced what could be a step toward unlocking water for fuel.
TVA announces plan to clean up 'The Bull' (posted 06/20/05)
The scrubber will trim sulfur dioxide emissions from Bull Run by more than 90 percent, Baxter said. That, in turn, will reduce acid rain and the formation of fine particles that cause hazy air.
Tucson Electric Power Offers Grants to Area Charities Serving At-Risk Youth and Families (posted 06/20/05)
Tucson Electric Power Co. is inviting local charities with programs serving at-risk youth and their families to apply for $75,000 in grants.
About 1,500 Flee Floodwaters in Calgary, Canada (posted 06/20/05)
Flooding forced the evacuation of about 1,500 people in Calgary and swamped or cut off hundreds of homes in the city on Sunday after two rivers overflowed their banks following days of heavy rain.
ACEEE Praises Senate Finance for Efficiency Incentives: House Falls Further Behind Senate (posted 06/20/05)
This increases the Senate energy bill’s overall edge in energy savings to nearly 3 to 1 over the House bill.
AEP Announces Additional Environmental Investments at Five Plants in Four States (posted 06/20/05)
These projects are part of the company's previously announced plan to invest at least $3.7 billion in environmental retrofits through 2010.
Alleged Clean Air Violations to Cost Oil Refineries Nearly $1 Billion in New Pollution Controls (posted 06/20/05)
Valero and Sunoco, responsible for most of the improvements, also will pay fines totaling $8.5 million.
Australian Drought Towns Run Out of Water (posted 06/20/05)
Severe drought is drying up drinking water in cities and towns across Australia, threatening to shut down major population centres but also creating conditions for a revolution in water use.
Bush asks court to block dam ruling (posted 06/20/05)
The Bush administration has pushed back -- and hard -- against the Portland judge who dumped its strategy for Columbia River salmon and ordered the costly spilling of water over dams to aid fish this summer.
China Focus: Energy conservation highlighted at level of national strategy (posted 06/20/05)
Faced by the severe power crisis, energy-saving is being highlighted in China's energy strategy, as the energy issue has topped the government agenda.
China begins trial exploitation of first offshore coal mine in E. China (posted 06/20/05)
the underwater coal mine, located about five kilometers away from the coast of Longkou city in eastern Shandong, has a proven reserve of 1.29 billion tons of coal.
Climate Change Gains Crucial Ally in US Senate (posted 06/20/05)
The US Senate's top Republican energy bill negotiator, risking a break with the White House over the global warming issue, on Friday said the United States must act to curb heat-trapping greenhouse gases.
Colorado PUC studies plan for new power lines (posted 06/20/05)
Xcel has transmission lines now from Comanche to Midway, but the easements aren't wide enough
Create the hydrogen economy right here (posted 06/20/05)
You don’t need to be a tree-hugger to understand that the hydrogen economy will happen. It must. We are simply too dependent on fossil fuel, politically, economically and environmentally.
DOE Launches New State Portal for Efficiency and RE (posted 06/20/05)
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has opened a new portal to Web-based state information. Called "EERE State Activities & Partnerships
Duke, Progress grant $50K to NC GreenPower (posted 06/20/05)
NC GreenPower helps subsidize the purchase of power from renewable sources such as solar and wind.
Ford rolls out successful fumes-to-power project (posted 06/20/05)
The technology, co-developed by Ford and Detroit Edison, turns paint fumes into clean electricity
Fuel cell center fires up governor, budding engineer (posted 06/20/05)
"These (technologies) are going to create thousands of jobs in the future. This is why this is so important.
Fuel-cell deal a spark for Plug Power stock (posted 06/20/05)
"If we can reduce the capital cost of the fuel cell, the person making the buying decision would be more inclined to like the technology,
How Much Excess Fresh Water Was Added to the North Atlantic in Recent Decades? (posted 06/20/05)
Large regions of the North Atlantic Ocean have been growing fresher since the late 1960s as melting glaciers and increased precipitation, both associated with greenhouse warming, have enhanced continental runoff into the Arctic and sub-Arctic seas
(for more on this important subject: go to WaterEnergy )
Hydrogen Highway: Breaking America’s Foreign Oil Addiction (posted 06/20/05)
Conservatives and liberals seem more divided than ever these days. But there is one issue that has become so critical, it is bringing some from even the far Right and far Left together -- breaking America's addiction to foreign oil.
Hydrogen fuel means cleaner air (posted 06/20/05)
It's clean and invisible, and it will take our cars farther than we ever dreamed. Hydrogen could be the fuel in our grandchildren's cars, or perhaps even our own, but only if we invest now.
Hydrogenics Supplying Fuel Cells for APCC's InfraStruXure (posted 06/20/05)
The units are available immediately for purchase from APCC.
Minister Says 48 May have Died in Afghan Floods (posted 06/20/05)
Floods caused by heavy rains have destroyed hundreds of homes and may have killed up to 48 people in northern Afghanistan in the past few days, a minister said on Friday.
Next Indian Ocean Tsunami Matter of Time, Experts Say (posted 06/20/05)
Scientists are convinced another giant tsunami will one day sweep across the Indian Ocean -- what they are not sure about is when.
North Carolina rejects easing of rules for building offshore windmill farms (posted 06/20/05)
State environmental officials Thursday blew away the idea of making it easier for companies to build windmill farms in coastal waters.
OSHA Rewriting Outdated Rules on Electrical Power Generation Projects (posted 06/20/05)
The OSHA standards regulating construction of power transmission lines and generation facilities were adopted in 1972.
POSSIBLE FEDERAL SOLAR TAX CREDIT (posted 06/20/05)
Last week, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee approved a tax package that includes the strongest incentives for solar energy in over 20 years. But the bill is expected to face opposition in the House of Representatives. Stay tuned....
President Bush to Deliver Energy Policy Speech at Constellation Energy's Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plan... (posted 06/20/05)
"President Bush has rightfully challenged Congress to promptly pass an Energy Bill that establishes the groundwork for the next generation of nuclear facilities
quote of day (posted 06/20/05)
"At the moment, OPEC is not capable of cutting down prices much, despite all its efforts to supply oil at the highest capacity."
Reactor case will consider harm to bass (posted 06/20/05)
Striped bass at Lake Anna will get their day in court -- so to speak.
Researchers
Develop Propane-Driven Fuel Cells (posted 06/20/05) a propane-driven fuel cell that is the same size as a lithium
battery, but lasts 10 times longer. Researchers
study waste to power fuel cells (posted 06/20/05) Intestinal bacteria feasting on
wastewater could power homes one day if experimental technology developed by a
group of Washington University engineers works out. Solar Becomes a
Growing Example in California (posted 06/20/05) "Yes, it requires a long payback, but there's the
economic interest as well. People feel that if they can reduce their energy
costs for the next 20 or 30 years, that's a payback; that's an investment
they're making." TEP Offer Could
Prevent Rate Shock (posted 06/20/05) Customers of Tucson Electric Power Co. could be in for a sharp
rate increase when a rate freeze expires at the end of 2008, the company has
told regulators. ACEEE Urges
Congress to Sustain and Improve Efficiency Gains in Senate Energy Bill
(posted 06/17/05) On the eve of floor debate, the American
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) urged Congress to uphold and
improve the strong energy efficiency provisions in the Senate energy bill. ACEEE
analysis shows that the Senate bill would more than double the energy savings
contained in the House bill passed in April. Biggest wind farm
in Britain switched on (posted 06/17/05) The largest onshore wind farm in Britain, featuring 39 turbines
that will supply power to 42,000 homes, has officially been activated. Chinese
Official: Sabotage of power grid 'rampant' (posted 06/17/05) A sabotage attempt against the local power supply cut service to
80,000 customers, sparking heightened efforts to safeguard China's electricity
network from future outages. Desertification
and Dust are Global Threats - Report (posted 06/17/05) Desertification
threatens to drive millions of people from their homes in coming decades while
vast dust storms can damage the health of people continents away, an
international report said on Thursday. Granite Run plant
faces state effort to cut GHG, city opposition (posted 06/17/05) Several developments in California, including an effort to cut
greenhouse Japan to subsidize
wind power (posted 06/17/05) The Agency of Natural Resources and Energy plans to subsidize
installation of electric accumulators by operators of wind power generators from
fiscal 2006 to boost the supply of wind energy Massachusetts
Hydrogen Coalition Unveil Fuel Cell Initiatives (posted 06/17/05) The Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition Inc. (Waltham, MA) unveiled
initiatives to propel Massachusetts to the front of the future $46 billion
hydrogen and fuel cell industry. Midwest ISO Board
Approves 2005 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (posted 06/17/05) The 2005 Midwest ISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP) is the
product of an in-depth examination and analysis of the entire region's
transmission needs through 2009. Norway
Offers Firms New Arctic Oil/Gas Prospects (posted 06/17/05) Norway
offered oil and gas companies new exploration areas in Arctic seas on Thursday
to spur activity despite opposition from environmental groups. Nuclear accident
hoax panics Hungarians (posted 06/17/05) Reports of a serious nuclear accident spooked Hungarian
residents this week, causing panic buying of iodine tablets. OPEC sees higher
demand for its crude in Q3, Q4 (posted 06/17/05) OPEC on Jun 16 raised its estimate for demand for its crude in
the second half of this year, predicting that by the fourth quarter of 2005 it
would need to be pumping 30.61-mil b/d to keep world markets in balance. PGE staffers
canvassing customers to go green (posted 06/17/05) Already ranked by the U.S. Energy Department as second
nationally among electric utilities in renewable power purchased by customers,
PGE is pushing for further gains. UK govt to
outline plans to store climate change gases under North Sea (posted
06/17/05) A plan to tackle climate change by capturing CO2 from power
plants and storing it safely in depleted North Sea oil and gas fields will be
outlined today by Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks. Renewables
could reach 30% in 2020 if demand reduced: MEP (posted 06/17/05) He cited a European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources study
suggesting there was potential for 25% even without taking energy efficiency and
energy savings initiatives into account. Russian Oil Spill
Threatens Moscow Water Supply (posted 06/17/05) Fuel
oil spilt in a Russian rail crash has spread to the River Volga and is
threatening to pollute the Moscow water supply Senate
aims to complete energy bill by next Wednesday (posted
06/17/05) The Senate has been debating the legislation
on the Senate floor this week and plans to wrap up work on additional amendments
by next Wednesday before moving to a final vote Senate
defeats bid to cut US oil imports by 40% by 2025 (posted
06/17/05) The US Senate narrowly defeated by an 53-to-47
vote an amendment to the energy bill that would have required a 40% reduction in
US imports of foreign oil by 2025. Senate
OKs Democrat Plan for Utility Green Power (posted 06/17/05) The
US Senate narrowly approved a Democratic plan on Thursday to require utilities
to generate 10 percent of their electricity from windmills and other renewable
energy sources by 2020, despite objections from the Bush administration. Senate
proposal seeks more solar, wind power (posted 06/17/05) Senators debating a national energy bill
proposed on Thursday legislation that would increase five-fold the amount of
electricity utilities generate using renewable resources. Senators Reject
Stopgap Nuclear Waste Storage (posted 06/17/05) Two senators on Tuesday rejected the idea of storing nuclear
waste at stopgap government sites while work continues to develop a repository
at Yucca Mountain. SunEdison
Launches $60 Million SunE Solar Fund I (posted 06/17/05) The systems will be supplied by BP Solar as part of the BP Solar
Energy Solutions offer and will be installed at facilities owned or leased by
national retailers and state entities. Sunoco
to Spend $275 Million on Refinery Emission Cuts (posted 06/17/05) Sunoco
Inc. Thursday said it will spend about $275 million over an eight-year period to
reduce emissions at four of its refineries as part of a recent settlement with
the US Environmental Protection Agency. SunPower
Announces Higher Efficiency Solar Panels (posted 06/17/05) With panel efficiencies of up to 18.3 percent, the new products
produce up to 50 percent more power in a given roof area compared to
conventional solar panels and also reduce per-kW installation costs UK Delays Climate
Change Rethink as CO2 Goals Slip (posted 06/17/05) Britain
on Thursday delayed by six months the launch of a revised climate change
strategy as it tries to get back on track to meet ambitious goals on curbing
greenhouse gas emissions. University of
Waterloo Students Win First Year GM and DOE Challenge X Competition
(posted 06/17/05) The Waterloo team was among 17 universities from across North
America that created a virtual advanced propulsion technology vehicle solution
with the goal of improving on-road fuel economy and reducing emissions. US
Senate adopts 10% renewable portfolio standard (posted
06/17/05) Utilities required to meet the renewable
portfolio standard, which would ramp up in four stages US
Senate Panel OKs $10.7 Billion Energy Tax Package (posted
06/17/05) The
Senate Finance Committee on Thursday approved a $10.7 billion package of energy
tax breaks and financial incentives over five years that will be tacked on to
pending energy legislation. US Homeland
Security chief urged to visit LNG terminal site (posted 06/17/05) US Sens Edward Kennedy and John Kerry have asked Dept of
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to visit Fall River, Massachusetts,
to "see personally the danger" posed to the city by Amerada
Hess' proposed liquefied natural gas import terminal. Valero
to Spend $700 Million to Cut Pollution (posted 06/17/05) Leading
independent US refiner Valero Energy Corp. has agreed to spend $700 million to
cut pollution at its refineries ZAP Causes Confusion
with $1 Billion Smart Car Order (posted 06/17/05) DaimlerChrysler's Smart division said it was unaware of any such
order. Bush wades deeper
into congressional energy debate (posted 06/16/05) President Bush waded deeper into the US congressional energy
debate Wednesday, saying he was prepared to "come up with reasonable
compromises" to key issues, including an MTBE proposal that has divided the
House and Senate for years, in order to get comprehensive legislation enacted. The Dark Side of
a Bright Federal Policy (posted 06/16/05) "The problem is - aside from Wind power which has
evolved to become dependent on Section 45 - the 45 credit, in its current form,
is extremely ineffective at stimulating the growth of the kind of renewable
generating capacity that can supplant conventional plants." Democrats:
White House Cozy with Oil Industry (posted 06/16/05) Democrats
said on Wednesday that the resignation of a former official on the White House
Council on Environmental Quality to join Exxon Mobil Corp. was an example of
coziness between the Bush administration and the oil industry, a charge denied
by the White House. Energy secretary
lays out challenges to greater LNG use in US (posted 06/16/05) US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman on Thursday outlined a series
of steps the US should take to leverage liquefied natural gas imports as a means
of easing a domestic supply-demand imbalance and "creating more stable
energy environments in other parts of the world." Federal Bill
Addresses Bioenergy, Cellulosic biofuels (posted 06/16/05) If passed, the legislation will expand research and development
of biomass energy and biobased products G8 Draft Climate
Text Watered Down (posted 06/16/05) A
new draft communique on climate change for next month's Group of Eight summit
has removed plans to fund research and put into question top scientists'
warnings that global warming is already under way. Hurricanes and
Renewable Energy are Natures Partners (posted 06/16/05) Green Energy Resources (nasdaq otc. Pk
GRGR) has again called on Congress to pass a $40 per ton transportation matching
fund, for renewable energy distribution throughout the United States. In
Uncertain Odds, A Bold RPS Bill Announced (posted 06/16/05) Senators Introduce National Renewable Energy Requirement as
Energy Bill Debate Heats Up The national Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) amendment,
introduced by Sens. Jim Jeffords, I-Vt., and John Kerry, D-Mass, creates a
renewable energy standard under which utilities would be required to gradually
increase the amount of electricity produced from renewable energy resources Inuit
to File Anti-US Climate Petition (posted 06/16/05) Inuit
hunters threatened by a melting of the Arctic ice plan to file a petition
accusing Washington of violating their human rights by fuelling global warming,
an Inuit leader said on Wednesday. New
Study: 1 Million Jobs Lost Under McCain-Lieberman Carbon Cap (posted
06/16/05) Senators McCain and Lieberman recently revised their bill to
include "innovation" provisions that would subsidize the development
and deployment of new nuclear and renewable energy technologies. The report
found that these subsidies will only add to the total economic cost of the
legislation. New Laws Make
Antarctic Polluters Liable (posted 06/16/05) The
Antarctic's environment will be protected by new rules forcing polluters to
clean up or pay up for any contamination after 45 nations reached agreement in
Stockholm on Wednesday. Ontario
to Slow Phase-Out of Coal-Fed Power Plants (posted 06/16/05) The
government of Ontario, Canada's biggest power-consuming province, said Wednesday
it is delaying its deadline for shutting all of its coal-fired power plants,
with the biggest of them staying open until early 2009. OPEC
action 'justified' in light of growing demand: US' Bodman (posted
06/16/05) OPEC's actions earlier Wednesday to boost its output ceiling
were "justified in light of clear market indicators that demand is growing
around the world," US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said in a statement. Senate Backs US
Ethanol Boost in Energy Bill (posted 06/16/05) The
US Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a plan to require oil refiners to
double the use of corn-blended ethanol in gasoline by 2012, rejecting a move to
gut the mandate from pending energy legislation. Senate Panel
Rebuffs House Call for Interim Nuclear Waste Storage (posted 06/16/05) Senators struck a blow for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear
waste dump Tuesday as a spending panel rebuffed a House effort to establish
temporary storage sites as a backup. Toyota
Environmental Activities Grant Program (posted 06/16/05) Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) began
accepting applications today for the FY2005 Toyota Environmental Activities
Grant, a program designed to support environmental revitalization and
conservation activities, both in Japan and overseas, for the purpose of
sustainable development. US
refiners, petchem companies committed to plant security: NPRA (posted
06/16/05) The oil, natural gas, refining and petrochemical industries are
focused on US Senate
approves amendment requiring ethanol use, banning MTBE (posted 06/16/05) The ethanol requirement was in the energy bill approved by the
Energy Australia
launches A$100 million program for renewables (posted 06/15/05) The government of Australia has launched a A$100 million fund to
support renewable energies. Australian
Government report calls for 50% from renewables by 2050 (posted 06/15/05) Australia should re-consider an increase of renewable energies
to 50% by 2050, recommends the national Senate. Bipartisan
groups of lawmakers to press Senate on emissions (posted 06/15/05) With concern over global warming mounting in the United
States and abroad, three bipartisan groups of lawmakers plan this week to press
the Senate to adopt beefed-up emissions controls, despite staunch White House
resistance to them. Bush
administration concerned over Senate energy bill costs (posted 06/15/05) A battle could be brewing over the cost of the energy bill, with
the Bush China National
Nuclear aims to double its power generation (posted 06/15/05) China National Nuclear Corp (CNNC) aims to build two
650-megawatt reactors and two 1,000-megawatt reactors at its Qinshan nuclear
power plant, which will more than double its generation capacity China to Watch
Others on Climate Change Action (posted 06/15/05) China
will watch how other countries meet their environmental commitments to cut
greenhouse gas emissions in coming years before deciding whether to sign up to
its own mandatory cuts, a minister said on Tuesday. Crude higher in
Asia ahead of OPEC, US data (posted 06/15/05) Markets were poised for OPEC to announce a 500,000 b/d increase
to 28-mil b/d in the group's formal production ceiling and leave open the
possibility of another 500,000 b/d increase European solar
thermal market grows by 12% (posted 06/15/05) The European market for solar thermal grew by 12% last year,
installing 1.6 million m2 of glazed collectors. FERC Commissioner
Suedeen G. Kelly to speak on transmission reform at "Energy in the
Southwest" Conference in Santa Fe (posted 06/15/05) Law Seminars International's third annual "Energy in the
Southwest" Conference will be held July 14 & 15, in Santa Fe, NM. Flipping the
switch on expensive energy (posted 06/15/05) Nonprofit helps businesses save money while minding the
environment Global mayors
pledge support for renewables (posted 06/15/05) Politicians from 50 of the largest cities in the world have
signed a treaty to source 10% of their city’s peak electric load from
renewable energies. Green
Energy's Technology Selected for Study and Development (posted 06/15/05) Green Energy Corp.'s patented gasification technology converts
biomass to a synthetic gas that can be burned to generate electricity, reformed
to produce ethanol or used to feed solid oxide fuel cell. Letter:
Reader gives insight to nuclear power (posted 06/15/05) The fuel that is removed from existing nuclear plants is not
"spent" in the sense that it has no fuel value. There are known ways
to use this material as fuel in more advanced reactors. Mine accidents
push number of mine deaths to nine this year (posted 06/15/05) A pair of fatal accidents Friday has pushed up deaths in the
nation's coal Nevada Areas
Adopt Stricter Codes to Improve Energy Efficiency of Buildings (posted
06/15/05) Stricter building codes aimed at more energy-efficient
construction have been adopted by five municipalities in Southern Nevada New oil would come
from Saudi, UAE, maybe Kuwait: Kuwait (posted 06/15/05) A proposal to give OPEC's president the discretionary power to
call for a OPEC set to agree
July ceiling hike, approve future move: sources (posted 06/15/05) OPEC talks underway in Vienna are expected to result in a
500,000 b/d increase in crude output quotas that would take the group's formal
ceiling to 28-mil b/d from the beginning of July, and a further 500,000 b/d
increase that could be implemented after consultations Palm
oil bio-fuel policy being drawn up (posted 06/15/05) Malaysia, the world's largest producer and exporter of palm oil,
is developing its own bio-fuel policy to further strengthen and brighten the
industry's outlook. Renewables could
displace 31 megatonne of CO2 in one US state (posted 06/15/05) Strong support for renewable energy in the state of Illinois
could displace the annual emission of 31 million tons of CO2 by 2020. Renewables
research should have a distinct budget, says EUREC (posted 06/15/05) Renewable energy research in Europe must have a clearly-defined
budget, says the group that represents research centres involved in renewable
energy. S&P
unsure utility mergers are new trend, but sure they are bad for bondholders
(posted 06/15/05) Standard & Poor's, like Platts, a unit of The McGraw-Hill
Companies, is not yet convinced there is a new wave of utility mergers and
acquisitions under way, but the rating agency is sure such deals are generally
bad news for bondholders. Saudi Arabia
reiterates support for two-stage OPEC ceiling hike (posted 06/15/05) Saudi oil minister Ali Naimi reiterated Wednesday that he backed
a plan for OPEC to increase its crude output ceiling by as much as 1-mil b/d in
a Senate
panel unveils $18B energy tax package (posted 06/15/05) The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday released a draft of an
$18 billion package of energy tax incentives aimed at increasing U.S. energy
supplies. The tax provisions are expected to be added to a broad energy bill now
being debated in the Senate. Senate panel
silent on federal interim storage of nuclear waste (posted 06/15/05) the panel's ranking Democrat, Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, Squeezing more
than diamonds from coal (posted 06/15/05) He's got the plan; all he needs is about $1.7 billion.
Fessler is the managing principal of Clear Energy Solutions, a company that
proposes to do what's been talked about a lot and accomplished very little --
adding value to the state's coal resources by developing the raw material into
some other product.
This Blog Is 100
Percent Solar (posted 06/15/05) Most web-hosting companies pride themselves on the speed and reliability of
the servers they house in their data centers. But for a select few, the pride comes from knowing that the electricity
coursing through their servers is 100 percent clean. US
Senate panel's energy tax draft encourages refinery expansion (posted
06/15/05) Refiners that increase capacity by at least 5% or throughput of
certain fuels US Senator wants
FERC assurances on LNG siting, Wood sends letter (posted 06/15/05) US Sen Dianne Feinstein (Democrat-California) said Tuesday that
before White House
gives mixed support to Senate energy bill (posted 06/15/05) The Bush Administration on Tuesday said a proposed Senate
energy bill would "significantly" benefit consumers by increasing
energy supplies but criticized the cost of the bill. World titanium
sponge supplies are limited; US DLA to be depleted (posted 06/15/05) US Defense Logistics Agency stockpiled sponge releases, which
began in the 1990s, will no longer supplement scrap streams. Coal
plant not the only way, some say (posted 06/14/05) Rick Wolfarth says he doesn't worry
if his electric service goes out - he still has lights and can take a hot
shower. Connecticut
lawmakers revive special session on power bill measure (posted 06/14/05) It expired with the session at midnight Wednesday, a victim of inaction by
senators upset by last-minute House tinkering with the energy conservation and
generation proposal.
Now it's alive again -- jolted back to existence for the special session.
Cow Power is
Georgian Answer to Patchy Gas Supply (posted 06/14/05) Zhuzhuna
Didebashvili is dreaming about warmth, hot tea, cheap power and most
specifically about cow dung. Drought-Stricken
Aussie Farmers Dance in the Rain (posted 06/14/05) Australian
farmers have been dancing in the rain as downpours delivered the first soaking
falls in over four years to large parts of drought-ridden eastern Australia. Ex-Lobbyist
Leaves White House Environmental Job (posted 06/14/05) A
senior official at the White House Council on Environmental Quality has
resigned, days after a newspaper reported he changed some government reports to
downplay links between greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. Farm
land perfect for wind-energy developers (posted 06/14/05) "These are areas where there’s a
significant farming presence, so there are lots of open fields, which are
conducive to wind energy." Full Senate to tackle
coal-friendly energy bill today (posted 06/14/05) The Senate begins debate on its coal-friendly energy bill today,
two weeks after the Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the
legislation. Government
energy policy is 'incoherent' (posted 06/14/05) LONDON
THE Government's energy policy and attempts to reduce carbon emissions by
favouring wind power show "a lack of coherence in establishing
priorities'', says a damning new report by Ernst & Young. Higher power
bills may be result of competition (posted 06/14/05) The law that opened Texas' power markets to competition with the
promise of lower electric bills may actually be driving them higher If costs get too
high big customers can always walk (posted 06/14/05) The
controversy highlights the latest push for onsite power in a state with a
tradition of paper companies and other industrial users generating their own
electricity. Illegal GMO Rice
Spreads across China - Greenpeace (posted 06/14/05) The
discovery of genetically modified rice being illegally sold in a booming
southern Chinese city shows the grain is spreading across China and could enter
markets overseas Japan Shuts
Research Nuclear Reactor after Glitch (posted 06/14/05) A
Japanese research nuclear reactor was shut down on Friday due to a malfunction,
but there was no radiation leak to the outside environment and no workers were
affected Lawmakers look at
state intervention for energy plants (posted 06/14/05) Three local legislators head to Boise this week to discuss the
possibility of state oversight for locating new energy-generating facilities.
interested in what the state's role should be in locating such facilities Leak at
Sellafield Raises Doubts Over N-Power - Minister (posted 06/14/05) A LEAK of nuclear fluid at the Sellafield plant has cast
uncertainty over the future direction of nuclear power, a senior Cabinet
minister has said. Native American
Compares US Move to Flushing the Koran Down the Toilet (posted 06/14/05) A
US official denied on Thursday an appeal that would have blocked the expansion
of a ski resort on a mountain sacred to Native Americans, sparking angry
condemnation from the leader of the largest US tribe. NUMEROUS
COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS TO BE BUILT IN PAKISTAN (posted 06/14/05) announced that an American firm, AES Oasis Ltd, had started work
on the establishment of an integrated coal-fired 1,000 megawatt power plant at
the Thar coalfield, which would be completed by the end of the this year. Oil Now and Oil Tomorrow
(posted 06/14/05) Between January and this month, the cost for filling my car tank
has doubled. People ask why. The answer is that years of effort by environmental
organizations have finally paid off, OPEC
WRAP: Support builds around 500,000 b/d ceiling hike (posted 06/14/05) Support was building Monday around a proposal to increase OPEC's
27.5-mil b/d crude production ceiling by 500,000 b/d at Wednesday's meeting of
the cartel to bring official limits more closely in line with actual production. Phasing Out
Nuclear Power Will Fuel Blackouts and Unrest, Says Energy Expert (posted
06/14/05) SCOTLAND - THE senior civil servant who headed renewable energy
policy in Scotland for 10 years is forecasting "social and political
unrest" unless nuclear power stations are retained and even upgraded to
provide back-up to wind farms. Possible
4,000 MW of new US nuclear generation by 2015 (posted 06/14/05) There could be 4,000 MW of new US nuclear generation by 2015,
under the "promoting energy supplies" scenario included in a new
report Powerful
Earthquake Shakes Northern Chile (posted 06/14/05) A
powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 shook the northern mining region of
Chile late on Monday, causing power cuts and driving residents from their homes
in the heavily populated city of Iquique. Promoting
new energy supplies could create 18-mil jobs by 2020 (posted 06/14/05) The study also said 2-mil jobs would be lost if the US Senate
does not support the energy bill. Rubber fueled
power plant in Polgar (posted 06/14/05) the plant would burn waste tires collected by the company to
generate 40-45 Gwh of electricity a year. While they are still looking at
alternative technologies, once built, the power plant would handle about 20% of
all rubber waste in Hungary annually. Saudi's
Naimi says wants oil prices under $50/bbl (posted 06/14/05) Saudi Arabian oil minister Ali Naimi said Tuesday in Vienna that
an increase in the OPEC ceiling of 500,000 b/d when ministers meet Wednesday was
"reasonable" because prices needed to fall below $50/bbl. SPACE
WEATHER ADVISORY OUTLOOK #05- 23 (posted 06/14/05) Category G1 –
(minor) geomagnetic storm periods were observed on 07 June due
to high speed solar winds from a coronal hole on the Sun. U.S.
Senate to Decide on Solar Energy Incentives (posted 06/14/05) With the House of Representatives' passage of the Energy
Bill, and the bill now moved on to the Senate, many of the bill's specific
provisions have yet to be finalized -- particularly language regarding renewable
energy. Uncertainty about
Power Sector Deregulation Stalls Utility Asset Management (posted
06/14/05) While this move placed the bargaining power firmly in the hands
of the customers, it also compelled power producers to improve operational
efficiency and increase shareholders' value. US
Farm, Oil Groups Spar over Ethanol in Energy Bill (posted 06/14/05) Farm
and oil industry lobbyists are waging a pitched battle of dueling facts and
figures on the costs of corn-blended ethanol as the US Senate prepares to debate
an energy bill that would double its use. US Senate Begins
Debate on Energy Bill on Tuesday (posted 06/14/05) The
Senate was set to take up a broad, $11 billion energy bill on Tuesday, with
lawmakers racing the clock to get a final version to the White House this
summer. US to need 11 new
LNG terminals by 2025: EIA official (posted 06/14/05) The US will need 11 new liquefied natural gas import terminals
across the country by 2025 to cope with an expected rise in demand for imports,
a senior official at the US Department of Energy said Tuesday at the 10th Asian
Oil and Gas conference in Kuala Lumpur. Volvo,
Statoil form fuel cell joint venture (posted 06/14/05) trucks would not have to run at idle to have an electrical
supply when they are parked," Volvo said. Wind
Farms Would Pay Off; Renewable Energy Could Be Boosted Dramatically
(posted 06/14/05) The Illinois Commerce Commission is considering a Blagojevich-
sponsored plan that would obligate power companies to generate 2 percent of the
state's electricity from renewable sources beginning next year. World Bank can
Answer G8 Climate Call - Bank Official (posted 06/14/05) The
World Bank can respond to a call by the Group of Eight rich nations to come up
with plans to encourage investments in more environmentally friendly energy
infrastructure World gas
consumption grows 3.3% in 2004: BP review (posted 06/14/05) World gas consumption grew by 3.3% in 2004, above the ten year
average of 2.6%. The growth came outside North America. Yale
poll reveals overwhelming public desire for new energy policy direction
(posted 06/13/05) A new Yale University research survey of 1,000
adults nationwide reveals that while Americans are deeply divided on many
issues, they overwhelmingly believe that the United States is too dependent on
imported oil. Wind-power
parks are up for debate (posted 06/13/05) The values of preserving scenic areas along the canyon rim and
promoting clean energy will collide this evening when Twin Falls County
officials determine the fate of four proposed wind parks in Hagerman Valley. Utilities Funds
Turn into Power Players (posted 06/13/05) If your 6-year-old has been slapping NFL quarterbacks across the
room, then you know what it has been like watching utilities stocks this year. UltraStrip to
Partner With the Allbaugh Company Signaling New Era for Restoring Safe Water
Worldwide (posted 06/13/05) The rising global demand for water is lifting water stocks to
new levels with industry sales estimated in the hundreds of billions UK
cannot afford to ignore coal-fired power: Labour's O'Neill (posted
06/13/05) The UK cannot afford to ignore coal-fired generation in its
future energy mix, former Labour MP Martin O'Neill told the Utility Strategy
Group conference in London Wednesday Tensions rise over AML
bill (posted 06/13/05) A Pennsylvania congressman turned up the rhetorical heat
Thursday in the debate over extending the federal government's program to clean
up abandoned coal mines. Study calls for
cooperation on UK security of supply (posted 06/13/05) There are growing concerns about security of supply, as the UK
becomes an importer of increasing amounts of gas. The consultants note that if
there were ever an interruption of energy supplies in the future, the energy
industry could attract "much criticism, State Stresses
Air Quality at Planned Fpl Coal Plant (posted 06/13/05) Florida Power & Light Co. can use any technology it wishes
at a proposed coal-burning power plant, but it will have to meet the highest air
quality standards possible, a state Department of Environmental Protection
official said Wednesday. Senate to begin
work on energy bill this week (posted 06/13/05) A top priority of the Bush
administration will take center stage in the Senate this coming week. Saudi
Arabia's Naimi reiterates support for OPEC quota increase (posted
06/13/05) Saudi Arabian oil minister Ali Naimi Monday reiterated his
support for an increase in OPEC's current ten-member crude output ceiling of
27.5-mil b/d. Arriving in Vienna ahead of Wednesday's OPEC meeting, Naimi, when
asked if Saudi Arabia was ready to raise its own crude production, said he was
supporting an increase "about the ceiling." Refinery Meets
Stormwater Standards With Oilsorb Organoclay (posted 06/13/05) A major refinery in California found itself in violation of
local discharge standards and needed to upgrade its water treatment operation.
The refinery had been collecting parking lot and plant runoff, which was
contaminated with oil, grease and sediments. Rebates encourage
businesses to try alternative sources of energy (posted 06/13/05) With the 50 percent rebate, Ricchiuti will recoup his investment
in about 11 years. With no rebate, it would have taken 20 years, and Ricchiuti
would not have done the project Peabody plant
proposal draws fire (posted 06/13/05) A coalition of environmental groups in Illinois and Missouri on
Wednesday filed a new appeal with federal regulators in an effort to halt
Peabody Energy Corp.'s proposed coal-fired power plant in Southern Illinois. Overall
US Hydrogen Market is Estimated at $798.1 million in 2005 (posted
06/13/05) Hydrogen has great potential as
an energy carrier. This report contains in-depth survey of hydrogen business in
US and European region. MTBE provision
would kill the energy bill in the Senate (posted 06/13/05) A comprehensive US energy bill could be doomed on the Senate
floor if it includes a safe harbor for manufacturers of the gasoline additive
MTBE, because such a waiver would cost communities more than $50-bil, violating
budget rules on unfunded mandates Malaysian
PM urges "energy diplomacy" in Asia to beat high prices (posted
06/13/05) Sustained high oil prices are likely to become a reality as long
as IPE
Brent stabilises after hurricane related sell-off Friday (posted
06/13/05) Brent crude futures on London's International Petroleum Exchange
stabilised after Friday's sell-off, but activity was quiet early Monday after
fears of Hurricane related problems in the US Gulf appeared to recede over the
weekend, traders said. India reprocesses
advanced fuel for nuclear power generation (posted 06/13/05) The fuel, after high burn up, has been reprocessed for the first
time in the world. The development is significant as it will help India conserve
the scarce energy resources such as uranium and plutonium for future
generations. Green Power
Certificates Could Be Worth $900 Million By 2010 (posted 06/13/05) A report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy's National
Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) states that the current market for renewable
energy certificates (RECs) in the United States is currently worth $145 million
per year
Gov. Schwarzenegger vows to fight global warming in radio address (posted
06/13/05) Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on
Saturday reenewed his vow to make California a leader in the battle against
global warming, calling on the state to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
while increasing use of renewable energy. FTC
says approves Chevron's $18-bil merger with Unocal (posted 06/13/05) The US Federal Trade Commission Friday approved Chevron's
$18-bil acquisition of Unocal and settled a long-standing dispute over Unocal's
controversial patents for reformulated gasoline. France,
Italy sign energy cooperation agreement favouring nuclear power (posted
06/13/05) The French and Italian governments yesterday signed an agreement
aimed at increasing their cooperation in energy matters, including a common
position in favour of nuclear power Five Water
Systems Receive Orders from EPA (posted 06/13/05) have failed to prepare/distribute/certify their 2004 Consumer
Confidence Reports (CCR). CCRs are the centerpiece of public right to know
provisions under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). EPA Approves
Program to Protect Virginia Drinking Water Wells (posted 06/13/05) Wellhead protection is another important way that citizens can
actively participate in protecting their own environment, Coal
production rises just 5,000 tons for week (posted 06/13/05) The US Energy Information Administration said that 21.1-mil tons
of coal was produced in the US the week ended June 4. That is up just 5,000
tons, or 0.02% CO2 cap causes
major increase in European power costs: UBS (posted 06/13/05) The launch of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme has
driven up power prices in the region significantly, according to a research
document released Wednesday by the UBS bank. Cinergy
CEO says US should 'jump start' GHG emission technologies (posted
06/13/05) Cinergy, one of the most coal-reliant electricity producers in
the US, has set large-scale goals to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The
panel called the hearing to learn what some major US companies like Cinergy are
doing voluntarily to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Builders Learn
How to Save Water and Eliminate Runoff Pollution at PCBC 2005 (posted
06/13/05) WeatherTRAK-enabled controllers, which have been proven in more
than seven years of independent scientific study to reduce water use by up to
59% and runoff pollution by as much as 71%. Asian oil demand
major opportunity for oil companies (posted 06/13/05) Energy demand over the next 30 years will grow at a much faster
pace than the last 30 years, particularly from expanding Asian economies, and
meeting demand, delivering secure supplies and finding solutions to pressing
energy problems will present great challenges and new opportunities for oil
companies American Water
Helping Municipalities Address Water and Sewer Line Emergencies Many
municipalities and homeowners unaware of (posted 06/13/05) "A water line break at 2 a.m. is no time for a homeowner to
find out they are responsible for paying for the repair. And no city
administrator wants to be forced to tell them Alcoa,
Vigo proceed with Friendsville mine (posted 06/13/05) lcoa Aluminum and Vigo Coal are pushing forward with development
of the new Friendsville coal mine in southeastern Illinois despite having their
request for an enterprise zone expansion rejected earlier this week by the
Wabash County Board. Hydrogen Powers Up Cars
(posted 06/13/05) "A hydrogen-powered car
could drive more than 16 miles on one cup of water without producing any
pollution," Dademo said, adding a gasoline engine is 25 percent efficient,
while a hydrogen-powered engine is 75 percent efficient. APS Wins
Prestigious American Business Award (posted 06/10/05) APS this week was recognized with a prestigious Stevie(TM) Award
in the category of Best Customer Service Team at the 2005 American Business
Awards(SM) held in New York City. Belarus KGB
investigates rumours of new Chernobyl accident (posted 06/10/05) The Belarusian KGB is investigating the National Liberation
Army, which, according to information posted on the Internet, claimed
responsibility for an alleged new accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power
station [in Ukraine] in late May. Big Business
Urges Urgent G8 Global Warming Action (posted 06/10/05) Big
business added its voice on Thursday to a growing crescendo of calls on the
governments of the world's richest nations to take urgent action to curb
potentially catastrophic global warming. BP Solar and Sun
Edison Create New Solar Offer with Launch of $60 million Fund (posted
06/10/05) Sun Edison LLC today launched "SunE Solar Fund I", a
$60 million fund to support the installation of up to 25 solar electric systems
in the United States. Chevron
begins removing non-essential staff from USG due to storm (posted
06/10/05) Chevron said Thursday it had begun to remove non-essential
workers from its facilities in the eastern-central Gulf of Mexico ahead of
Tropical Storm Arlene. Climate Changes
Spur Plan for Alaska Village Move (posted 06/10/05) With
sea ice shrinking, permafrost thawing and sea storms becoming more frequent,
residents of a remote Eskimo village in Alaska are preparing to move their
entire community to more solid ground within four years, officials said on
Wednesday. Distributed
Energy Systems President Highlights Progress (posted 06/10/05) "We see strong confirmation that the fundamental driver of
our business -- the increasing demand by end users to gain more control over
critical energy resources -- is gaining momentum, Documents returning to
on-line library after NRC security review (posted 06/10/05) NRC said today it is restoring 70,000 documents to its on-line
library, Adams. The agency said the documents, which were removed last October,
have cleared a security review to ensure they do not contain sensitive
information that could potentially aid a terrorist. Electricity Plan
Meets Opposition (posted 06/10/05) they say ISO New England's plan is too expensive and will end up
pushing up electricity bills of New Englanders as much as $13 billion over five
years. And the regulators say the plan won't necessarily ensure that enough
electricity will be available to meet future needs. EPA
Says California, New York, Connecticut Must Use Ethanol (posted 06/10/05) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last
week that it will reject petitions made by the states of California, Connecticut
and New York to waive the oxygen content requirement for reformulated gasoline
(RFG). Georgian
Windpower seeks to sue Stelco for killing plan to replace coal power
(posted 06/10/05) Georgian Windpower Corp. wants $350 million in damages from
Stelco Inc., claiming the legally insolvent Hamilton steelmaker tossed out an
agreement to replace coal-fired generators with wind turbines. Invention Allows
Humans to Breathe Like Fish (posted 06/10/05) Alan
Izhar-Bodner, an Israeli inventor, has developed a way for divers to breathe
underwater without cumbersome oxygen tanks. His apparatus makes use of the air
that is dissolved in water, just like fish do. LIKE
A FISH - REVOLUTIONARY UNDERWATER BREATHING SYSTEM (posted 06/10/05) An Israeli Inventor has developed a breathing apparatus that
will allow breathing underwater without the assistance of compressed air tanks.
This new invention will use the relatively small amounts of air that already
exist in water to supply oxygen to both scuba divers and submarines N.J.
places moratorium on offshore wind (posted 06/10/05) There are no offshore wind projects in the U.S., but one company
has proposed a 350-MW project off the coast of New Jersey, and another is
interested. The prospect has drawn concerns from some environmentalists, who
fear the impact on wildlife, and from some municipal officials worried about
tourism in their beach towns. New W Kentucky
mines to boost region's high-sulfur production (posted 06/10/05) "We're getting some new companies and some new underground
mines OPEC
president sees group keeping output over 30-mil b/d (posted 06/10/05) OPEC is set to maintain actual oil production at more than
30-mil b/d after a meeting next week in a bid to stabilize prices Renewable
Energy-Conservation Measure Passes (posted 06/10/05) NEVADA - The Legislature on Tuesday passed a wide-reaching energy bill
designed to encourage conservation and boost the usage of renewable energy by
the state's utilities.
Scottish Coal
Jobs Secured By Move into Renewables (posted 06/10/05) SCOTTISH Coal, the UK's second largest coal producer, is to
diversify into renewable energy in a move which will protect hundreds of jobs
and secure the long-term viability of the Alloa- based open-cast mining firm. Sierra
Pacific offers cash for old refrigerators (posted 06/10/05) In an effort to phase out energy guzzling
appliances, Sierra Pacific Power Co. is offering cash for older but working
refrigerators and freezers. US Senate Panel
Delays Lawn Mower Clean Air Plans (posted 06/10/05) A
Senate committee Thursday sought to delay the development of federal rules that
would clamp down on emissions from lawn mowers and other high-polluting outdoor
equipment. US States Grapple
with Carbon Reduction Plan (posted 06/10/05) U.S
states working toward a plan for the first mandatory carbon dioxide reductions
from US power plants have missed a target to begin regulating emissions this
spring but hope to finish an outline on how the program would work by the fall. What's
moving the oil markets? (posted 06/10/05) A radioactive
cloud seen over Europe (posted 06/09/05) …according to
newspaper headlines a history Antarctica Team
Set to Deal US a Blow (posted 06/09/05) ANTARCTICA NEW ZEALAND wants to build wind turbines at Scott
Base to reduce its dependence on United States-supplied diesel fuel. Biofuels Take Off
in Some Countries (posted 06/09/05) Environmental
concerns and hopes to cut oil import bills while helping farmers have rekindled
global interest in biofuels, a form of "green" energy with the
potential to become a key transportation fuel. Coalition Urges
UN Curbs on Harmful Ocean Sounds (posted 06/09/05) An
environmental coalition urged the United Nations on Wednesday to take steps to
protect whales, dolphins and other marine life from the powerful sound waves
used in oil and gas exploration and by the world's navies to navigate and detect
submarines. Drought-Plagued
China Sees Water Crisis Peak in 2030 (posted 06/09/05) The
water crisis in China, where 300 million people already do not have access to
drinkable water, will peak in 2030 when the population hits 1.6 billion people Farm-Grown
Biofuels Look to Siphon Oil Demand (posted 06/09/05) Traders
pondering how the world's growing number of motorists will fill up their tanks
in coming decades may want to focus a bit less on fields of oil and more on
those of corn. GE
weighs enlarging its nuclear operations (posted 06/09/05) General Electric Co. is considering
consolidating its nuclear power business in North Carolina in anticipation that
U.S. regulators will allow electric utilities to build a new generation of power
plants German
Chancellor Meets With Evergreen Solar and Q-Cells (posted 06/09/05) Evergreen Solar, based in Marlboro, Massachusetts, is a
manufacturer of solar power products that leverage its proprietary, low-cost
String Ribbon(TM) wafer technology. Based in Germany, Q-Cells is the world's
largest independent manufacturer of crystalline silicon solar cells. Major Biofuel
Projects Around the World (posted 06/09/05) The
following is a list of some existing or planned biofuel projects around the
world. New Earthquake
Warning for Sumatra Region (posted 06/09/05) The
second earthquake in South Asia in three months increased stress on fault lines
in the region, making it vulnerable to another rupture and a tsunami, scientists
said on Wednesday. Nuke plant security
probed (posted 06/09/05) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has sent a special inspection
team to review security at the Seabrook Station nuclear power plant. Region tries to
cut energy bill (posted 06/09/05) Officials
in six local governments announced Tuesday that they are hiring a consultant to
solicit proposals for the purchase of electricity starting in October. The
plan is estimated to save the municipalities $500,000 to $600,000 in the first
year. SMA Issues Safety
Alert for SB6000U Solar Inverter (posted 06/09/05) SMA America Inc. has issued a safety alert for its
SB6000U solar inverter Tucson,
Ariz., utility plans rate increase after freeze expires (posted 06/09/05) Customers of Tucson Electric Power Co. could be in for a sharp
rate increase when a rate freeze expires at the end of 2008, the company has
told regulators. US
Official Edited Global Warming and Emission Link - Report (posted
06/09/05) A
White House official who previously worked for the American Petroleum Institute
has repeatedly edited government climate reports in a way that downplays links
between greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, World's
biggest wind farm planned for London (posted 06/09/05) It is designed to generate enough electricity to supply a
quarter of London homes. A Building Focus
on Solar Roof Tiles (posted 06/08/05) Rather than mounting separate solar panels on a rack on top
of a roof, BIPV shingle designs interlock with roof tiles and shingles to
provide an aesthetic, seamless look. Australian
Treasurer Backs Commercial Nuclear Power (posted 06/08/05) Australia's
electricity market currently consists 57.7 percent black coal-fired power, 26.8
percent brown coal, 7.5 percent gas, 7.7 percent hydro and 0.3 percent oil Aviation
growth will ‘wipe out’ emissions savings (posted 06/08/05) Predicted growth in the UK’s aviation
sector could make the Government’s emissions reduction targets ‘impossible’
to meet California Senate
passes million solar roof legislation (posted 06/08/05) The State Senate in California has approved a bill to promote
solar PV, and the legislation now moves to the state assembly where it will have
several more critical votes over the next few months. Capital costs for
wind to drop below biomass and LFG, government predicts (posted 06/08/05) Capital costs for wind will be US$1,049 per kW in 2025, but
could drop to $975 under a scenario of high adoption of renewables energies in
the United States. China pledges
billions for nuclear power (posted 06/08/05) The energy-hungry country intends to increase the amount of
installed nuclear power capacity from the current 16 gigawatts to 40 gigawatts -
or 4 per cent of the total installed capacity - within 15 years Coal
outlook good, but could be approaching generation limits (posted
06/08/05) "With coal-fired generation output seeming to have
plateaued and overall power loads starting to push the limits of coal-fired
generation market, we believe that 2005 may mark a significant opportunity for
other fuels Coal's Comeback (posted
06/08/05) an announcement last week by city officials of their interest in
joining a group to build a coal-burning plant in Taylor County has sparked some
to rally again against coal. DaimlerChrysler
Delivers FCVs for California Air District Use (posted 06/08/05) Part of a 100-plus-vehicle fuel cell fleet that DaimlerChrysler
has put into service around the world, the two F-Cells also will contribute to
the DOE Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Project. Diversity is key
to energy future – report (posted 06/08/05) The use of a diverse range of energy sources, from renewables to
nuclear, should be the key the UK’s future energy policy, recommends a new
report DOE investigation
says USGS studies of Yucca Mt. are sound (posted 06/08/05) The scientific integrity of the work was called into question in
March after DOE and USGS revealed some USGS e-mails that indicated at least one
USGS scientist may have falsified quality assurance documents EU Parliament
backs mandatory energy saving plan (posted 06/08/05) The European Parliament Tuesday backed an EU plan for mandatory
national energy saving targets for member states, while at the same time
proposing more ambitious targets than originally suggested. Farmland sale
clears way for Coteau's Freedom mine expansion (posted 06/08/05) A dairy farmer who fought an expansion of Coteau Properties
Co.'s Freedom mine near Beulah, North Dakota, is dropping his opposition because
Coteau is buying him out. G8 to Mull Over
Incentives to Build New Refineries (posted 06/08/05) The
Group of Eight industrialised nations will consider next month whether to grant
tax breaks to oil companies to spur investment in new refineries Geothermal
generates power for 60 million people (posted 06/08/05) Geothermal power is generated in 24 countries and on all
continents except Antarctica, according to a new study presented at the World
Geothermal Congress in Turkey. Global wind
potential is 72 trillion watts (posted 06/08/05) A new map of wind power has determined that there is sufficient
wind energy to easily supply the world's power. Green Energy Plan
to Reduce Climate Risk a Reality (posted 06/08/05) has created an opportunity for big east coast cities and towns
to develop markets for wood waste, reduce green house gases and minimize climate
change. Medis Liquid Fuel
Cell Powerpack Finds Use with US Military (posted 06/08/05) The use of disposable fuel cells in portable devices will reduce
the need to carry extra batteries or charge devices directly from an ac outlet Oil and
Renewables Don't Mix (posted 06/08/05) "For most renewables (such as wind and solar) that can't
effectively address the oil issue, their proponents should focus on their core
opportunity - "green" electricity - and remain silent on the oil
situation." Overflow expected
at LNG meeting (posted 06/08/05) LONG BEACH council members consider ceasing negotiations with
the probable operators of a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in the port,
which has drawn widespread opposition from community members and
environmentalists. PJM
Electricity Usage Tops 100,000 MW; Sets World Record (posted 06/08/05) The PJM system had enough generating capacity and reserves to
deliver all the electricity that customers used. Demand on the system tomorrow
is expected to be even higher. Protecting Our
Power From Terrorists (posted 06/08/05) It may not be as beautiful or symbolic as the Golden Gate
Bridge, but the electricity transmission substation located west of Tracy may be
just as valuable a target to terrorists. PSEG says Hope
Creek Nuclear Plant Taken Off Line (posted 06/08/05) nuclear
power plant in New Jersey was manually taken off-line Tuesday afternoon due to
unidentified leakage. Russia Reveals
Nuclear Security Threats (posted 06/08/05) Russia's Prosecutor General's Office revealed numerous security
threats to the country's nuclear power plants and is considering checks at power
facilities. Solar Bill clears
Californian Senate (posted 06/08/05) It is hoped that the scale of the
Senator Kevin Murray (D-Los Angeles) and Senator John Campbell (R-Orange County)
authored Bill would kickstart the solar market in the US. Spain makes
Russian energy cooperation a 'priority' in Moscow (posted 06/08/05) Spain is already Russia's biggest oil and petroleum products
customer. But Montilla said the Iberian country wanted to get involved with
Russian energy transport and distribution, renewables, and other generation
projects. Spain wants to "achieve a satisfactory presence in the Russia
market Speculative
traders 'manipulating' gas and oil prices: analyst (posted 06/08/05) With gas and crude oil stocks running stable to higher compared
with 2004 levels, the influence of speculative traders has put a "fear
premium" on commodity prices in spite of weak fundamentals Swedish utility
plans largest windfarm in northern Europe (posted 06/08/05) “This structure will ensure that we acquire new competence and
greater resources in the Nordic operations so that we can continue the
development of environment-friendly, sustainable energy solutions. UK councils get
tougher green powers (posted 06/08/05) The measures have been introduced to
combat the growing environmental blights, which latest figures show have reached
remarkable proportions. US
Senate's chief Democrat sees numerous energy bill amendments (posted
06/08/05) US Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid Monday suggested that US
Watches China's Growing Oil Demand with Concern (posted 06/08/05) China,
the world's second-biggest oil user behind the United States, has recently
scoured the globe for oil deals in Canada, Latin America and Africa. Wind
energy to meet 30% of Europe’s obligation to Kyoto (posted 06/08/05) The use of wind turbines to generate electricity in Europe will
avoid the emission of 100 megatonne of CO2 by 2010, delivering more than 30% of
the EU’s total Kyoto Protocol obligation. World LNG market
set for unprecedented growth: Poten (posted 06/08/05) Most of this growth would be in North America where demand in
2005 is forecast at 15-mil mt/year, or 28% of the total Atlantic basin market of
around 53-mil mt/year. World
Scientists say Humans are Causing Global Warming (posted
06/08/05) Scientists,
including from the United States and China, threw down the gauntlet to world
leaders on Tuesday saying mankind was the major source of global warming and
urging action, one month ahead of a G8 summit. SPACE
WEATHER ADVISORY OUTLOOK #05- 23 (posted 06/07/05) (minor) radio blackouts are possible due to solar flare activity
NOAA sunspot Regions 772 and 776. Aging Water
Infrastructure Requires Increased Government Spending on Restoration and
Upgrading (posted 06/07/05) With water becoming a scarce commodity, the aging U.S. water
infrastructure is a cause for much concern. Calpine ramps up
power at two new plants (posted 06/07/05) The facility runs on either natural gas or fuel oil, giving it
the flexibility to burn whichever is cheapest. China Launches
Energy Efficiency Programme (posted 06/07/05) China,
the world's second-largest energy consumer, has launched an $80 million
programme with the United Nations to promote efficient use of energy and cut
pollution Direct access not
dead in California - despite reports (posted 06/07/05) Initial
reports sounded as if the bill had been killed but in reality it was transferred
to the suspense file. Drought
Knocks Off a Third of Spain's Wheat Crop (posted 06/07/05) Spain's
drought-hit wheat crop is expected to shrink by a third from last year and the
barley harvest by 40 percent Drought Casts
Suicide Shadow over Rural Australia (posted 06/07/05) The
rate of rural suicide in Australia is amongst the highest in the world as
farmers battle the stress of years of drought, failed crops, mounting debt and
slowly decaying towns. Fort
Collins, Colo., brewery supplements profits with energy savings (posted
06/07/05) behind the Fort Collins brewery's neo-hippie veneer is a
sophisticated and aggressive campaign to save energy and supplement the profits
from selling beer. Fuel Cell
Technologies Ships Four SOFC Systems (posted 06/07/05) In March, FCT installed the first residential fuel cell system
at the Canadian Centre for Housing Technology in Ottawa as part of a joint
project with Natural Resources Canada. Fuel Cell
Technologies Ships SOFC System to Belgium (posted 06/07/05) announced that it has shipped a 5 kW SOFC combined heat and
power system to the University of Liege, Belgium. GE Invests in New
Fluid Engineering Center of Excellence (posted 06/07/05) Developed nations take clean drinking water at the twist of a
tap for granted, but in many areas of the world, potable water is scarce or
non-existent. The critical demand for clean water -- exacerbated by population
expansion, environmental pollution and deforestation, among other factors Greenpeace
welcomes plan for biggest wind farm (posted 06/07/05) "The scale of this project demonstrates that wind energy
can produce sizeable chunks of our electricity demand." IBWA Launches
Hydration Calculator (posted 06/07/05) the unofficial start of summer also brings with it the search
for ways to stay cool, refreshed and adequately hydrated. But how do you know
how much to consume to avoid dehydration? Indonesia targets
on nuclear power plants (posted 06/07/05) proposed Thursday the construction of at least four nuclear
power plants to cope with the growing power shortage problem. Jobs
lost: Congress must address nation's energy crisis (posted 06/07/05) EACH day, the United States loses more well-paying manufacturing
jobs to overseas operations as a result of the natural gas crisis confronting
the nation, and consumers are paying record-high levels for heating and cooling
purposes. Jose Delgado
knows how to get grid upgrades done (posted 06/07/05) Delgado's
firm spends well into the six figures each year on public relations to convince
locals to support projects. Mexico's
'Fire Volcano' Spews Ashes Miles High (posted 06/07/05) Mexico's
"Fire Volcano" spewed ashes almost three miles (5 km) high on Sunday,
its fiercest eruption of rock and lava in more than 15 years and its third major
explosion in two weeks. New Desalination
Method Reduces Energy Costs (posted 06/07/05) The Long Beach Seawater Desalination Research and Development
Facility will be the nation’s largest, using dual-stage nanofiltration
technology up to 30% more energy efficient than conventional methods Opening
Opportunities for BioOil as a Clean Substitute for Natural Gas and Other Fossil
Fuels (posted 06/07/05) "This shows that we are well on our way to validating the
base commercial case for BioOil as a fuel for industrial heat and power
applications. Power plants on
Navajo land (posted 06/07/05) Four Corners power plants and coal mines on the Navajo Nation
are some of the dirtiest power plants in the U.S. and among the nation's top 50
power plants for mercury emissions, reports show. Seawater
Desalination With Reverse Osmosis (posted 06/07/05) Not only has development been enhanced by this technology
but, more importantly, the health and welfare of many people have been improved
by the supply of sanitary fresh water supplies. South China Faces
Typhoid Threat as Flood Toll Rises (posted 06/07/05) A
week of heavy rains and floods has left more than 200 people dead in southern
China and raised the threat of water-borne disease such as typhoid. Sylvan Source
Launches Ultra-Clean Water System for the Home at PCBC (posted 06/07/05) Sylvan Source, the provider of ultra-clean water systems,
launched the Sylvan Source M-600 System, an automatic, self-contained,
ultra-clean water system for the home that reduces contaminants effectively. Talkin About
Regeneration (posted 06/07/05) The opportunity is available and it is known as membrane
regeneration--a process that extends membrane life and increases the time
interval between cleanings at a fraction of the cost of membrane replacement. Tapping into the Ocean
(posted 06/07/05) Seawater desalination produces fresh, low-salinity potable water
from seawater via membrane separation or evaporation. Two Bills Battle
Over Bottle Recycling (posted 06/07/05) Questions have been raised about what to do with empty water
bottles. Environmental groups and grocery stores discussed whether to expand New
York's bottle-deposit law or scrap it altogether. USFilter Unveils
New Packaged Drinking Water Treatment System (posted 06/07/05) A multi-barrier approach, the process combines two-stage
clarification, filtration and UV disinfection into a single packaged system. Alaskan Drilling
Tops Debate Over Comprehensive Energy Bill (posted 06/06/05) One of the most controversial pieces of legislation in recent
years, the energy bill has drawn strong emotions from all sides about what
should and should not be included. People of all political persuasions say the
legislation could have a dramatic effect on the country's energy future. Australia in
talks to sell uranium to China for first time (posted 06/06/05) Officials have been in talks with the Chinese for several weeks
over nuclear safeguards which could allow Australia to send the lucrative export
to China, according to the report. Australian
Farmers Battle Drought, No End in Sight (posted 06/06/05) Eastern
Australia is into the third month of the worst drought farmers can remember --
more severe than the 2002 drought which the weather bureau classes the worst in
a century. Blair Looks to
Sell Bush on Africa and Global Warming (posted 06/06/05) Britain's
Tony Blair will try to sell his plans to lift Africa out of poverty and tackle
global warming to a reluctant President George W. Bush next week with supporters
and critics declaring now is the time to deliver. Cinergy touts
competitive benefits of merger (posted 06/06/05) Duke has an extensive national deregulated business, including
commercial generation facilities located in the region and inside Ohio, Cinergy
noted. DaimlerChrysler
Increases Fuel Cell Vehicle Presence in California (posted 06/06/05) DaimlerChrysler is testing more
than 100 fuel cell vehicles under varying weather, traffic conditions and
driving styles in different locations worldwide. DuPont Fuel Cells
Unveils New Direct Methanol Technology (posted 06/06/05) This new technology is
facilitating development of direct methanol fuel cells Environment Atlas
Reveals Planet Wide Devastation (posted 06/06/05) The
devastating impact of mankind on the planet is dramatically illustrated in
pictures published on Saturday showing explosive urban sprawl, major
deforestation and the sucking dry of inland seas over less than three decades. Environment
Suffers as Cities Boom (posted 06/06/05) *
The world is becoming more urban. *
Fastest growth in the next 25 years will be in urban areas *
"Mega cities" -- urban areas with more than 10 million inhabitants - *
In developed countries, 75 per cent of the population is urban, ESB Rejects
Claims of Childhood Leukemia Risk From Power Lines (posted 06/06/05) The company was reacting to newly published research from Oxford
University scientists which found that children living near high- voltage power
lines are substantially more likely to develop leukemia. GASE will present
Blacrystal Ceramic The Instant Hydrogen Fuel Generator from vapor in INPEX
Show 2005 (posted 06/06/05) "Blacrystal Ceramic - The
Instant Hydrogen Fuel Generator from vapor" will be presented in the
show. Our goal is to build a very cost effective "water fuel
vehicle" in the future. Head of Moscow
Electricity Company Quits After Public Roasting By Putin (posted
06/06/05) Some sharp accusations were levelled at the power engineers. In
particular, the president rejected calls to increase electricity tariffs to pay
for modernizing the industry. Hundreds Feared
Dead as China Floods Raze Villages (posted 06/06/05) Floods
caused by torrential rain have turned vast tracts of farmland in south China
into muddy lakes, razed mountain villages and destroyed more than 36,000 homes,
possibly killing hundreds of people. Hydrogen can be
element of automotive revolution (posted 06/06/05) A change in how we drive in the
future depends on commitment, collaboration and discovery. India to overtake
China in terms of sustainable growth: Reliance (posted 06/06/05) India will overtake China in terms of economic growth, and the
two together will invest into the western countries in the future, said Nikhil
Meswani, executive director of India's Reliance Industries India working on
hydrogen fuel cells (posted 06/06/05) striving hard to ensure that
India remains on par with the rest of the world in developing the technology Japanese group to
try circumnavigation of Iceland using clean energy fuel cells (posted
06/06/05) a group of environmentally
conscious Kawasaki residents, are about to embark on a circumnavigation of
Iceland in a vehicle powered by a clean energy fuel cell they made themselves. New hydrogen
technologies in Russia (posted 06/06/05) Production can be begun of 70% of
all recent national hydrogen-energy projects. Russian experts have developed
fuel elements with solid-polymer electrolyte and the methods required to produce
them. The Power Station in
the Basement (posted 06/06/05) It sounds like the stuff of
dreams, but the first prototype fuel cells have been created and testing is
underway in what could be a breakthrough for energy production and conservation. Senator Wayne
Allard of The Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
(posted 06/06/05) U.S. Senator Wayne Allard,
(R-Colorado), Chairman and founding member of the Senate Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency Caucus, is scheduled to test drive General Motors’ hydrogen
fuel cell vehicle on Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Statement from
the Minister of Energy regarding security incident at Pickering Nuclear Station
(posted 06/06/05) The regulations govern all aspects of security at nuclear generating
facilities, and provide for the highest standards of safety. A criminal investigation is now underway Sweden Wants
Liability Law for Antarctic Pollution (posted 06/06/05) Sweden
will push for new rules to force polluters to clean up after themselves in the
Antarctic UK energy users
plan mission to Brussels to lobby policy makers (posted 06/06/05) UK energy buyers are planning the first ever mission of a
national energy UN
Urges "Green" Planning for Burgeoning Cities (posted 06/06/05) By
2030, more than 60 percent of the world's population will live in cities, up
from almost half now and just a third in 1950, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
said. The growth poses huge problems, ranging from clean water supplies to trash
collection. US
gas prices tied increasingly to oil, global demand: analyst (posted
06/06/05) The days of domestic fundamentals serving as the only influence
over natural gas prices "are over"! Attention All
Sunny Boy Installers and System Owners (posted 06/04/05) This error has no known effect on inverters operating under
normal conditions. However, it is possible for ground fault conditions to
produce hazardous voltages on the threads of the GFDI fuse holder. GE's
Wind Power Division Gets Its Feet Wet (posted 06/04/05) "The Irish Sea, with its strong, abundant winds and sea
conditions has challenged this milestone project, which has provided a showcase
for both the wind industry and Ireland." Goodbye Dankoff Solar
(posted 06/04/05) Dankoff Solar Products Inc. is now officially changing its name
into Conergy, Inc. Conergy AG, Germany purchased 80 percent of Dankoff Solar
Products Inc. in early 2005 Million Solar
Roofs Victory in California Senate (posted 06/04/05) California may be home to 80 percent of the U.S. solar market
but with current incentives dwindling, advocates and the industry alike were
buoyed this week by legislative action to promote solar. Stanford
Highlights World Wind Power Potential (posted 06/04/05) Stanford researchers have produced a new map that pinpoints
where the world's winds are fast enough to produce power. "The main implication of this study is that wind, for
low-cost wind energy, is more widely available than was previously
recognized." SunPower
Announces New Line of Inverters (posted 06/04/05) a comprehensive new line of SunPower inverters that will be
offered to SunPower’s North American customers as part of a fully engineered,
high-performance system solution. Text
of the Downing Street Memo (posted 06/04/05) The text of the "secret Government memo" released
this past month about UK and US involvement in IRAQI war. Big Oil will keep
its sights on deals in Russia despite risks (posted 06/03/05) INVESTOR confidence in Russia's energy sector has been badly
shaken by the hounding of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and the fate of his oil company,
Yukos, which has been brought to its knees after being hit with massive back-tax
demands. Blair May Approve
Nuclear Stations (posted 06/03/05) A FORMER government environment minister yesterday voiced fears
prime minister Tony Blair may be ready to approve a new generation of nuclear
power plants. China to Build 31
Nuclear Power Plants by 2020 (posted 06/03/05) China has planned to pour CNY 400 billion in building about 31
1,000-megawatt nuclear power plants by 2020. CONSOL's
Buchanan mine to resume production before end of June (posted 06/03/05) The mine was sealed in mid-February when a cave-in behind the German minister
lists green successes since Bonn climate talks (posted 06/03/05) The combined efforts of countries around the world have led to
an increase in power generation from renewable energy sources and a rise in
investment in energy efficiency Good
news for solar energy (posted 06/03/05) Yesterday, the California Million Solar Roofs
bill (SB1) was approved by the State Senate by a vote of 28-3. Indigenous
Leaders Say World Bank Should Take Its Own Advice (posted 06/03/05) With this report, ”the World Bank is
trying to whitewash its image, but we all know it is partly to blame for many of
our problems, and for numerous human rights violations Indigenous People
Say Global Model Has Got It Wrong (posted 06/03/05) urging international development and
financial institutions to redirect funding to poverty reduction strategies that
protect their rights to land, resources, and traditional culture. Indigenous People
Want Power to Veto World Bank Plans (posted 06/03/05) Indigenous groups are demanding that the
World Bank seek their consent -- not just consult them -- before carrying out
development programmes on their ancestral lands. Iraq
government releases $150-mil emergency funds to oil ministry (posted
06/03/05) Although the $150-mil allocation represents a small proportion
of the required funds, the ministry of planning recommended the release of
$650-mil--25% of the dollars portion as a first installment--and comes five
months late in the budget year. Japan Confirms
19th Case of Mad Cow Disease (posted 06/03/05) Japan
has confirmed that a 109-month-old cow raised on the northernmost island of
Hokkaido had mad cow disease, marking the country's 19th case Latest
gas field talks with China saw "no achievement": Nakagawa
(posted 06/03/05) China again rejected a request from Japan to stop drilling in
the gas fields 'New'
Monkey a Symbol for Conservation (posted 06/03/05) ''The discovery of this monkey should help
us reflect on the importance of wildlife for the health of humanity and the
effort and resources we need in the long term to preserve it and prevent its
destruction,'' Nonprofit
microlenders at crossroads after two decades in U.S. (posted 06/03/05) These nonprofit
groups are becoming more popular, but they are at crossroads. The money that
they lend comes from government grants and foundations, whose generosity ebbs
and flows with the health of the economy. Nuclear
power 'too dangerous' to be used, Swedish minister says (posted
06/03/05) Nuclear power, with its associated handling of spent fuel, is
"extremely dangerous technology" that cannot be used to solve Sweden's
greenhouse gas emissions problems Nuclear
Regulatory Commission finds fault with Three Mile Island exam (posted
06/03/05) The inspectors found that a section of the exam, job performance
measures, did not obligate the plant's senior operator to demonstrate an
understanding of and ability to perform the required task PG&E
didn't find spent fuel rods, it tells NRC (posted 06/03/05) The utility's "exhaustive" investigation points to two
possible locations for the used nuclear material--they were either stored in
Humboldt's used fuel pool in 1968 or were shipped to an out-of-state nuclear
waste facility the following year. Project
MORE, Alternative Education HS in Tucson Installs 10kW PV Array (posted
06/03/05) the largest school solar power
installation in southern Arizona recently. Rosy petrochem
forecast to derail if China growth disappoints (posted 06/03/05) This is a critical assumption, he said, as a
lower-than-anticipated economic growth in China will shift the balance for
petrochemicals, and a slight shift in balance will cause prices to drop and
margins to disappear SunPower
Announces the Opening of SOLON's Solarpark Gut Erlasse, the World's Largest
Solar Electric Power Plant (posted 06/03/05) Phase One of the world's largest solar electric plant in Bavaria
near Arnstein, Germany. Solarpark Gut Erlasse is a 12 MW solar electric plant
located in a working agricultural field US military
targets domestic clean fuels use (posted 06/02/05) The Department of Defense has launched an effort to get US
industry to tackle alternative fuel projects to make ultra-clean,
high-performance jet fuel and diesel for the military. APS
Seeks 1,000 Megawatts of Long-Term Resources (posted 06/02/05) Arizona Public Service Company (APS) announced today that it has
issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking at least 1,000 megawatts of
long-term energy resources for delivery beginning in June 2007. AUDUBON
‘STATE OF THE BIRDS’ REPORT REVEALS AMERICA’S BIRDS ARE IN TROUBLE
(posted 06/02/05) “The
State of the Birds” paints a disturbing picture. Almost 30 percent of North
America’s bird species are in “significant decline.” Birds are losing
ground (posted 06/02/05) New research published in the Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences indicates that one-quarter of all bird species likely will
disappear or will be critically endangered by the end of this century because of
habitat loss, global warming and invasive species. Boundaries Remain
Hazy for Power Regulators (posted 06/02/05) Electricity regulators trying to write market rules resemble art
gallery visitors: They know what they like and dislike, but they can't describe
it. Brazil mulls plan
to promote biomass to front ranks of power (posted 06/02/05) The world's biggest producer of sugar cane biomass is
considering a scheme that could galvanize markets for biomass used to generate
electricity. EC ready to sue
Germany if energy law not passed by Jul 5 (posted 06/02/05) The European Commission is to decide on Jul 5 what further
action to take against member states which have not yet transposed the second
gas and power directives Energy costs
number one barrier to US industrial growth: Survey (posted 06/02/05) The number one barrier to US manufacturing growth in the coming
year is high energy prices, according to a survey of industrial executives
released Wednesday by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Iraq,
China discuss oil cooperation, field development (posted 06/02/05) Iraq and China discussed how the middle kingdom might help
Baghdad's oil industry recover from years of war and economic sanctions, Iraq's
Oil Ministry spokesman Asim Jihad told Platts Thursday. Lawmakers
Deny `Crazy' Nuclear Waste Dump Rumor (posted 06/02/05) That possibility began circulating several days ago after the
U.S. House of Representatives passed a spending bill for energy and water
development. Tucked in the bill is $15.5 million in funding for reprocessing
nuclear waste from power plants and building an interim nuclear waste dump. New Report Finds
Half of All North American Bird Species Depend on Canada (posted
06/02/05) nearly
50% of all bird species in the US and Canada rely on the Boreal Forest Region
for survival. "Simply put, the future of bird life across North America
depends on how well we steward the Boreal Forest Region," he added. Northern Lights
Supports Renewable Energy (posted 06/02/05) Supporting the production of environmentally friendly
electricity is important to all electric utilities, and Northern Lights, Inc.
(Sagle, Idaho) has made a commitment to green power. NRC
has requested $20-mil for 2006 to prepare for new reactor (posted
06/02/05) NRC has requested $20-mil for fiscal 2006 to prepare for new
reactor licensing applications and expects to seek a similar amount for FY-07 OPEC president
says no cuts from ceiling or oversupply (posted 06/02/05) I think...we will continue to maintain with our production now
and this is what will be...unless there is something unexpected in our meeting
in June Preaching to converted
(posted 06/02/05) "It is a difficult problem and
challenge faced by us. So it is a task of our petroleum staff to fully realize
the severity of the problem and take effective measures to solve it in
time." Production
needs to grow 4% to balance supply, demand: Analysts (posted 06/02/05) In a May 26 report, analysts Wayne Atwell and Mark Liinamaa said
production must grow 4% this year to bring supply and demand into balance. So
far this year, they said, production is up only 0.8%. The Saudi conundrum (posted
06/02/05) "prudent to be skeptical of Saudi production
forecasts". He argued that published critical data
concerning Saudi reservoirs was sparse Three types of peak
(posted 06/02/05) The view that it makes sense to consider the prospect that there
will be quite different peaks – indeed quite different types of peak – in
each of three main producing categories: the non-OPEC world outside the Former
Soviet Union (FSU), the FSU itself, and the OPEC countries, particularly the
five giant Middle East producers: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait and the
United Arab Emirates. What
is "peak oil" and why should we worry? (posted 06/02/05) Peak Oil is entering the mainstream. A phrase once considered
synonymous with “The End of Oil” – the point at which global oil
production reaches its peak – is now a subject for serious debate. $2
Billion in Renewable Energy Exports for Green Energy Resources, Gets EU's
'Sustainable Procurement' Nod (posted 06/01/05) The contract begins in 2006 and escalates in volumes as 3
biomass power plants are constructed. 73%
call for climate change law (posted 06/01/05) A new national campaign, starting this
week, is attempting to make the UK Government legally responsible for reducing
the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impact. The ‘Big
Ask’ campaign. Australia Eyes
Uranium Sales to South East Asia (posted 06/01/05) Australia
said it had earmarked Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand as potential future
uranium export markets but would first insist they undertake to limit its use to
peaceful nuclear purposes. BRITISH GAS PILOTS
GREEN OPTION (posted 06/01/05) A tiny version of its big brother the windfarm turbine, the
Windsave rooftop model is expected to produce around 1kw of electricity per
household Buffalo,
N.Y., company gets $2 million grant to develop methane gas fuel cell
(posted 06/01/05) The grant, awarded as part of an energy and water appropriations
bill in the House of Representatives, will aid NanoDynamics in developing a fuel
cell to keep water treatment plants running in the case of a power outage. Changes to USDA
Grant Program Target Solar Energy (posted 06/01/05) New changes to the USDA's title 9006 program for rural,
agricultural use of renewable energy are aimed at bringing in more solar
projects. The deadline, however, looms near for this year's grants. Climate Change
Poses Greater Security Threat than Terrorism (posted 06/01/05) As early as 1988, scientists cautioned that human tinkering with
the Earth's climate amounted to "an unintended, uncontrolled globally
pervasive experiment whose ultimate consequences could be second only to a
global nuclear war." France confirms
proposal of nuclear cooperation deal with Libya (posted 06/01/05) France will soon offer Libya a cooperation agreement to help
Tripoli develop its civilian nuclear energy program, the French foreign ministry
said. Fuel Cell Keeps
Power Going During Russian Blackout (posted 06/01/05) demonstrated that independent fuel cell systems can provide
uninterrupted power during widespread electrical grid failures. Has
the Sheen Been Blown Off Wind? (posted 06/01/05) Q: With recent Exxon Mobil ads relegating wind to less
than one percent of future energy use and recent introduction of legislation to
restrict wind farms by Senators Alexander and Warner, has the sheen been blown
off wind? Italian
"Eco-Mafia" Booms, Outstrips Economy - Study (posted 06/01/05) Italian
Mafia activity that harms the environment -- from hazardous waste disposal to
illegal construction -- enjoyed a boom year in 2004 Nicaragua Leader
Declares Energy Emergency (posted 06/01/05) President Enrique Bolanos issued an emergency decree Monday,
allowing him to raise electric prices as demanded by producers. Oil Businesses
Recall Ivan as Storm Season Begins (posted 06/01/05) Domestic
oil production will grow more vulnerable to major hurricanes as it depends on
fewer pipelines connecting the US Gulf of Mexico deepwater to the mainland,
observers said on Tuesday, the eve of the 2005 Atlantic basin storm season. One-Fifth
of Earth's Bird Species in Danger -Study (posted 06/01/05) More
than a fifth of the planet's bird species face extinction as humans venture
further into their habitats and introduce alien predators, an environmental
group said on Wednesday. Residents
opposed to new KCP&L power plant at Iatan (posted 06/01/05) The neighbors, parents and shareholders showed up with a purpose
-- to tell the Missouri Public Service Commission why a proposed power plant
shouldn't be built. Scotland to back
all forms of renewables (posted 06/01/05) “Power from biomass, rivers, the tide and from sunlight can
all make a valuable contribution to Scotland's renewable future,” says Jim
Wallace. “They can all help cut the harmful emissions that cause climate
change” while also creating jobs. Silicon shortage
to slow solar surge (posted 06/01/05) The temporary shortage of silicon will prevent the solar
industry from growing at recent annual rates of 40%, says the European
Photovoltaic Industry Association. Solar
spacecraft completes five-year mission (posted 06/01/05) A satellite that measures the solar energy reaching the earth’s
atmosphere has successfully accomplished its five-year primary mission. Solar industry
supports legislation to treble solar tax credit (posted 06/01/05) The U.S. solar industry wants government to approve a tax credit
for residential customers for the first time in 20 years. Tortoise Creates
New Energy Fund (posted 06/01/05) Tortoise Capital Advisors LLC in Overland Park has launched a
second fund that invests in energy partnerships. UK
Government: Diverse fuels key to energy future (posted 06/01/05) Investment in low-carbon, large-scale sources of electricity -
from tidal to nuclear to clean coal - are key to future energy policy in the UK,
recommends a new report published by the Council for Science and Technology
(CST) today. UK
says ‘no turning back’ on renewables (posted 06/01/05) The British government has re-committed to its goal of sourcing
10% of national electricity from renewables by 2010. UK Government to
lead on sustainable buying (posted 06/01/05) The government has outlined its
intention to ‘lead by example’ on sustainable procurement, during the first
meeting of the sustainable procurement task force. US
Delays Date to Begin Selling Low-Sulfur Diesel (posted 06/01/05) The
US Environmental Protection Agency pushed back by six weeks the planned date in
2006 for introducing low-sulfur diesel, saying the delay will help ease the
transition to the new cleaner fuel. UTC Power
Announces PAFC Milestone and Its PureCell 200 (posted 06/01/05) UTC Power, a division of United Technologies Corp.
(South Windsor, CT), reported that it has deployed fuel cells that have
accumulated more than one billion kilowatt-hours of energy. Windfarm may have
negative impacts for birds and bats, says EIS (posted 06/01/05) A proposed 200 MW windfarm would have potential impacts on avian
and bat resources, concludes a final Environmental Impact Statement. for Current Events go to: Events for News of 2004 go to: News
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gases, could make it harder for Sempra Energy to build a coal-fired power
plant in Nevada.
- Thomas King, RE Insider
keeping "all sites as secure as possible from threats of violence or
terrorism
Committee, but the amendment approved by the Senate packaged that language with
the MTBE and oxygenate provisions approved by the Senate Environment Committee.
administration taking exception to the Senate Finance Committee's first draft
for energy tax provisions, which call for $16-bil in funding including
incentives for refiners and nuclear plants.
mines to nine so far this year.
second 500,000 b/d production ceiling increase beyond the hike already under
review would result in new, real oil on world markets
two-stage effort to lower oil prices.
maintained that interim storage was too complicated an issue to be handled
hastily as part of an appropriations bill as the House had done. Under the
Senate bill, the DOE nuclear waste program would receive $577-million next
fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
by at least 25% would be eligible to immediately deduct their expenses under the
energy tax package.
deciding on whether to offer an amendment to the Senate energy bill on the
siting of liquefied natural gas import terminals
It will begin work Tuesday on a overhauling the
nation's energy policy.
oil-producing countries cannot keep pace with global demand
A pick-up in the pace of Chinese oil demand in H2 2005 will mean the world's
main oil consumers will continue to lean heavily on OPEC production, leaving the
market vulnerable to potential supply disruptions, the International Energy
Agency said Friday. Chinese demand was now expected to average 6.72-mil b/d in
the second quarter of this year, up from 6.53-mil b/d a year earlier. Read
more...
http://www.platts.com/Oil/Resources/Whats%20Moving%20the%20Market/
the Senate debate on a comprehensive energy bill could be longer than
expected, saying he expects numerous amendments to the measure, which was
approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in late May.
delegation to Brussels.
longwall ignited methane that is believed to have started a fire underground
at the May meeting. Japan and China have been experiencing their worst
diplomatic relation in decades with China