Copyright 2006 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide. http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com en-us editor@RenewableEnergyWorld.com support@RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53007&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53007&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53007&src=rss#readercomments Well-known oil tycoon turned wind developer, T. Boone Pickens, presented a plan at a press conference today that he hopes will reduce America's use of foreign oil. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53006&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53006&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53006&src=rss#readercomments The City of Saco, Maine has been chosen as an Environmental Hero and designated as the Venue for the first annual Maine Going Green Energy, Building & Living Expo. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52997&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52997&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52997&src=rss#readercomments The British Columbia (BC) Sustainable Energy Association has rolled out a project called Clean Energy Classrooms. The project features a two-part directory to all of Canada's currently available training and education options in renewable energy. It is run by Renewable Recruits, a green energy promotions and recruiting firm. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52959&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52959&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52959&src=rss#readercomments Mr. Lynch: Is there any way to invest in the booming area of wind? It seems as though there are very few companies in this area and all of them are large, like GE. -- Thanks, Kevin W. Saratoga Spring N.Y. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53002&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53002&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53002&src=rss#readercomments enXco Service Corporation- an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, announced today a multi-year Operations and Maintenance Service Agreement with Xcel Energy for Xcel's 100.5 MW Grand Meadow Wind Project located near Austin Minnesota in Mower County. enXco Service Corporation will provide operations and all necessary maintenance for the 67 GE 1.5 MW turbines and balance of plant equipment, as well as providing "24/7" remote monitoring and fault resets from their Operations Control Center located in Pipestone, Minnesota. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52976&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52976&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52976&src=rss#readercomments REpower Systems AG has made its long-time logistics partner, Schaumann GmbH & Co KG, an offer to purchase its vehicle fleet and other operating assets as well as to acquire of all its employees. By means of this acquisition, REpower intends to secure important transport capacities for wind turbines and at the same time contribute to maintaining the jobs of Schaumann's more than 30 employees. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52975&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52975&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52975&src=rss#readercomments The AES Corporation has announced a substantial increase in its China-based wind power operations through two new agreements with Guohua Energy Investment Co. Ltd., one of China's largest wind power developers. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52963&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52963&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52963&src=rss#readercomments Will direct drive bring down the cost of energy from large-scale wind turbines? Next week, Siemens Energy will install a highly innovative 3.6-megawatt (MW) direct drive "concept" turbine at a location near Ringkoebing, Denmark, where it will undergo a two-year test period. Renewable Energy World magazine was invited to Denmark to take a look at progress on the assembly of the "concept" and to hear first-hand about Siemens' key strategies and considerations behind this important project. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52970&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52970&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52970&src=rss#readercomments Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss#readercomments The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a solicitation for up to $10 billion in federal loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This marks the second round of solicitations for DOE's Loan Guarantee Program, which encourages the commercial use of new or significantly improved energy technologies. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52965&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52965&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52965&src=rss#readercomments Principle Power announced that it has secured an exclusive license from Marine Innovation & Technology (MI&T) for the WindFloat, a floating foundation technology that could enable the development of deep-water offshore wind installations. MI&T have redesigned their original oil and gas specific platform structure by integrating support for wind turbines. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52954&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52954&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52954&src=rss#readercomments Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52953&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52953&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52953&src=rss#readercomments Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52951&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52951&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52951&src=rss#readercomments Horizon Wind Energy LLC has entered into a long-term agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to sell wind energy from its Rattlesnake Road project through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).The project will have an installed capacity of 102.9 megawatts (MW). Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52947&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52947&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52947&src=rss#readercomments GreenHunter Energy Inc. announced that it has been included in the ISE Global Wind Energy Index. The ISE index is the first global wind index to provide a benchmark for investors interested in tracking public companies that are active in the wind energy industry. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52946&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52946&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52946&src=rss#readercomments In Canada these days, it's almost impossible to talk about renewable energy without talking about nuclear power. With the recent freezing of Ontario's Renewable Energy Payment (REP) system and a proposal from the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to procure 14,000 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power over the coming decades, many in the industry question whether politicians and regulators in the province are serious about developing renewable energy. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52935&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52935&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52935&src=rss#readercomments As of July 1, South Dakota has a more stable and consistent tax climate for the wind industry thanks to new legislation that will provide tax incentives for wind energy facilities and related transmission. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52888&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52888&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52888&src=rss#readercomments If recycling is green, and wind turbines provide green energy, then how green would it be to recycle the wind turbines themselves? That's the plan for Aeronautica Windpower, a Massachusetts-based company that is hoping to refurbish and find new homes for hundreds of wind turbines that are being retired from the large wind farms of California. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52920&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52920&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52920&src=rss#readercomments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52917&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52917&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52917&src=rss#readercomments Central and southeastern Minnesota landowners now have an opportunity to participate in two large-scale, community-owned wind projects. National Wind LLC announced its partnership with local landowners to form two Minnesota wind development companies, Root River Energy LLC and Lake Country Wind Energy LLC. Over the next five years the two projects plan to develop close to 500 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500