EDF Energies Nouvelles Signs an Agreement to Deliver 351 MW in Wind Energy Capacity in the United States

EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the signature of an agreement with Xcel Energy to build two wind farms, namely a 201 MW facility in Minnesota to be delivered in 2010 and a 150 MW wind farm in Dakota to be delivered in 2011. The agreement between enXco, the US subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Xcel Energy, the leading producer of wind-generated... 

Casa Energia Expo-2008

Casa Energia Expo, the important event dedicated to homes that produce and save energy, will be held once again at the Datchforum of Assago, Milano, from 7 to 9 November, and will have on show materials, technologies, products and services for a new way of living able to combine comfort, wellbeing and environmental sustainability. With 6, 000 square... 

Council on Competitiveness Welcomes World Renowned Energy Pioneer Karsner as Distinguished Fellow

Today, the Council on Competitiveness announced that The Honorable Alexander “Andy” Karsner has joined the Council on Competitiveness as a Distinguished Fellow. Karsner, who recently left his post as Assistant Secretary of Energy for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, brings extensive public and private sector experience to the position.... 

Progress Energy Carolinas Again Seeking Renewable Energy Projects

Progress Energy Carolinas is again seeking proposals for potential renewable energy projects and alternative energy providers, as part of the company’s balanced strategy for meeting the growing energy needs of 1.4 million households and businesses in the Carolinas. The company issued an open-ended request for renewable proposals in November 2007,... 

Pure Power Named ‘Most Successful’ New Green Power Program

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has named UE’s Pure Power(TM) program the “most successful” New Green Power Program of the year, company officials report. DOE along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Center for Resource Solutions are honoring 25 leading corporations, renewable energy suppliers and industry... 

Synthesis Energy Systems Ceases Development of Benwood, West Virginia Synthetic Gasoline Project Due to Current State of Credit Markets

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc., a global industrial gasification company, today announced that due to the difficult financial environment, SES and CONSOL Energy (“CONSOL”) will cease funding of the front-end engineering design package for the Benwood, West Virginia synthetic gasoline project. With the lack of advancement of the project,... 

Synthesis Energy Systems Executes Joint Venture Agreement with YIMA Coal Group to Advance Coal Gasification Project in Henan Province, China

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc., a global industrial gasification company, announced that it has entered into the primary joint venture agreement with YIMA Coal Croup (“YIMA”), a large Chinese integrated coal company, for the development of a coal gasification plant (the “Plant”) which will feed downstream process for the production... 

CleanTech Biofuels Places First Equipment Orders

CleanTech Biofuels, Inc. announces that it has placed its initial orders for equipment to be used at its first commercial site located in Chicago, Illinois. CleanTech expects to begin producing biomass from municipal solid waste for the production of renewable energy in the near-term. Initially, the biomass produced in Chicago will be co-fired with... 

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Expands Clean Technology & Renewable Energy Practice

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Todd G. Glass has joined the firm as a partner in its clean technology and renewable energy practice. Formerly the chair of Heller Ehrman’s energy practice and co-chair of its energy... 

Energy Quest Signs MOU for Energy From Waste Venture in Romania

Energy Quest, Inc., an emerging leader in alternative energy and the development and production of hydrogen-enriched alternative fuels in an environmentally responsible manner, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture to jointly own and construct the installation of a 500 tons per day of MSW (municipal...