Electric cars could revolutionise car industry
March 11th, 2010The technical director of Australia’s first electric car trial launched in Perth this morning says they will be the biggest revolution in the automotive industry.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival this weekend
March 11th, 2010The annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival (MVFF) will add a lively accent to Island life this weekend with dozens of films for adults and children.
4 permits taken out for wind farm in Carlock area
March 11th, 2010CARLOCK — White Oak Energy LLC has taken out permits for thefirst four wind turbines at a planned 100-turbine wind farm in theCarlock area.
Solar power could provide 10% of US energy: report
March 10th, 2010The United States could source 10 percent of its electricity from solar power by 2030, a report said Tuesday, winning support from a US lawmaker who wants to boost the number of US solar panels.
U.S. funds new nuclear power technology
March 10th, 2010WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) — The United States needs to retake its position as the global leader in the nuclear energy sector, the U.S. energy secretary said in Washington.
Solar power could provide 10 percent of US energy: report
March 10th, 2010The United States could source 10 percent of its electricity from solar power by 2030, a report said Tuesday, winning support from a US lawmaker who wants to boost the number of US solar panels.
Town to receive an electric car
March 10th, 2010The town of Wytheville will have a year’s free use of an electric car for municipal purposes. Its parking enforcement officer will be the designated driver.
WIND FARM: PUC questions costs, benefits
March 10th, 20103/9/10 — The Public Utilities Commission began hearings Tuesday on the Power Purchase Agreement signed by Deepwater Wind and National Grid for the eight-turbine demonstration wind farm proposed for…
Obama, Key Senators Make Their Pitch for Climate and Energy Bill
March 10th, 2010Closed-door talks extended to both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday as President Obama, key senators and industry offici…
Engineers warn of nuclear skills crisis
March 10th, 2010James Murray, BusinessGreen , Wednesday 10 March 2010 at 12:24:00 New report predicts that skills shortages, investment uncertainty and planning delays could cripple nuclear build programme The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMech) has today warned that the government’s plan for a “renaissance” in low carbon nuclear power is in danger of stalling as a result of skills shortages, planning …
