Archive for November 6th, 2008

Obama Should Form National Energy Council, Group Recommends

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) — The Center for American Progress, a Democratic group led by a top official for President-elect Barack Obama ’s transition team, is recommending that the new administration open an office in the White House to guide U.S. energy policy.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Venezuela cutting oil production

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

By CARMEN GENTILE UPI ENERGY CORRESPONDENT MIAMI, Nov. 6 (UPI) — Venezuela has notified petroleum customers that production levels would be cut to counter falling oil prices, part of OPEC’s agreement to reduce production across the board to counter falling oil prices worldwide.

Source: www.upi.com

A Mighty Wind

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

In 2005 NASA pegged global wind supply at 72 terawatts, or five times the world’s energy consumption. T. Boone Pickens has called the central U.S. the Saudi Arabia of wind, but the industry is facing growing pains, cheaper gas and tight credit.

Source: www.forbes.com

Blair County To Hold Public Meeting On New Wind Farm

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Plans for another wind turbine project in Blair County will be the focus of a public meeting Thursday night in Logan Township. Township officials will ask for input from residents with regard to a new wind farm.

Source: www.wjactv.com

Proposed S. Idaho nuclear plant suffers setback

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

A planning and zoning commission in southern Idaho has recommended that 1,400 acres of farmland not be rezoned to allow a nuclear power plant to be built.

Source: www.theolympian.com

Industry scrutinizes Obama’s energy plan

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

By ROSALIE WESTENSKOW UPI Correspondent With President-elect Barack Obama poised to take office in January, industry groups are anxiously waiting to see how the new administration’s energy policy pans out, particularly in light of the current economic crisis.

Source: www.upi.com

Deficit May Challenge Obama’s Green-Energy Plans

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

By Jim Efstathiou Jr. Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) — The worst banking crisis in almost a century will limit Barack Obama ’s plans to spend $150 billion over 10 years on clean energy from the wind and the sun, New Energy Finance Ltd.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Duke launches Texas wind farm

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Duke Energy Corp. has started commercial operation of a 59-megawatt wind farm in Howard County in west Texas. (DUK)

Source: www.bizjournals.com

Solar Power’s Explosive Growth - Who Will Emerge Next?

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

First Solar Inc. is probably the most exciting company in the solar power industry. It has remarkably low production costs, explosive growth and unique technology. Furthermore, this thin-film solar panel manufacturer is one of the first PV (photovoltaic, solar electric) companies to compete directly with the conventional energy industry.

Source: www.centredaily.com

Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. Unveils 1.9 Megawatt Solar Power System In Palmdale, California

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. and MMA Renewable Ventures, a subsidiary of Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC (OTC:MMAB.PK) announced the completion of a 1.9 megawatt solar power system installed at the company’s farms in Palmdale, CA

Source: www.electricnet.com