The Anschutz Corp. said July 08 it has acquired the rights to a proposed $3 billion, 3,000-megawatt transmission project that will bring electricity from Wyoming … 2,000-megawatt wind in south-central WyomingRead more
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Wind Turbine to Entirely Power Lakota Radio Station
90.1 KILI-FM, located on the Pine Ridge Reservation in Porcupine, South Dakota, will dedicate the installation of a single wind turbine which will entirely power … Wind Turbine to Entirely Power Lakota Radio StationRead more
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Eco-friendly homes in Chicago
Solar Verde is a planned 20-home community near Chicago’s South Chicago Heights subdivision which is intended to have all zero energy homes as defined by … Eco-friendly homes in ChicagoRead more
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US Vehicle Miles Traveled Dropped 3.7% in May
Travel on all roads and streets in the US dropped to an estimated 254.7 billion miles for May 2008—a decrease of 3.7% compared with May … US Vehicle Miles Traveled Dropped 3.7% in MayRead more
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The largest wind farm in the world
The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council gave its approval of the site of a wind farm billed to be the largest in the world. The … The largest wind farm in the worldRead more
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Bailout of AIG with $85 Billion
The US government has seized control of insurance giant AIG, American International Group, in an unprecedented $85 billion bailout. The move to lend AIG up … Bailout of AIG with $85 BillionRead more
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Renewable energy bill failed
U.S. legislation extending renewable energy and energy-efficiency tax credits failed a key procedural vote and lawmakers will now set the bill aside, at least temporarily. … Renewable energy bill failedRead more
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Austin Energy’s biomass plant
Austin Energy will soon seek approval from the City Council for a 20-year, $2.3 billion contract to build a biomass plant in East Texas that … Austin Energy’s biomass plantRead more
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For Sarah Palin Polar Bears are not going to be an endangered specie
Rick Steiner, marine conservation specialist, professor at the University of Alaska He has tried to uncover the scientific basis for Palin’s opposition to any new … For Sarah Palin Polar Bears are not going to be an endangered specieRead more
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Providence Police launch trial of Vectrix scooters
The Providence Police Department launched a three-month trial of the all-electric Vectrix Maxi scooter, kicking off the pilot with a test-drive at the Providence Public … Providence Police launch trial of Vectrix scootersRead more