Obama’s Visit to Brazil Yields ‘Encouraging’ Renewable Fuels Cooperation, According to Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association

Two important announcements involving renewable energy made on the opening day of U.S. President Barack Obama’s official visit to Brazil, both directly relevant to Brazil’s successful sugarcane ethanol industry, are encouraging signs that Brazil and the U.S. are on a path to achieve free, unobstructed trade for clean, renewable biofuels.... 

Largest Wind Project in Missouri to Feature GE 1.5-Megawatt Technology

In an effort to meet Missouri’s ongoing renewable energy goals, Wind Capital Group is developing the state’s largest wind project, Lost Creek, with the support of GE’s 1.5-megawatt wind turbine technology. The Lost Creek project supports Missouri’s Clean Air Initiative, which calls for 15 percent of the state’s power to be generated from renewable... 

Regional Climate Policy Could Damage Minnesota’s Economy

An economic study released today shows a regional cap-and-trade policy would severely handicap Minnesota’s economy, causing sharp increases in energy prices and reducing net employment in Minnesota by 21,000 jobs by 2015. The report, titled “Economic Analysis of the Impact of a Midwest Regional Climate Policy on Minnesota,” was written... 

Global Solar Leaders and UNEP Outline Central Role for Solar in Climate Solution at United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poland

Representatives from three leading international solar companies and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) — Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech’s Chairman and CEO, Jeremy Leggett, Executive Chairman of Solarcentury, Mike Ahearn, Chairman and CEO of First Solar, and Achim Steiner, UNEP Executive Director — gathered at the United Nations... 

ANEW, a Joint Venture between the A. N. Group & Waste-to-Energy Group, Calls for Nation-to-Nation Cooperation

The Acjachemen Nation, commonly known as the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, celebrates the inaugural Native American Heritage Day with an announcement of a nation-to-nation cooperation. “This day we announce a new day. ANEW day! From this day forward we are persistent in our pursuit to battle the pollutants that sicken the gift we call ‘Mother... 

Chevron Energy Solutions Expands Into Hawaii

Chevron Energy Solutions announced today the opening of a new office in Honolulu and its selection by the State of Hawaii as one of the state’s pre-qualified energy service companies. This selection allows the company to perform energy services — including developing and installing cost-reducing energy efficiency improvements and renewable... 

USA Biomass to Chair Platts’ National Biomass Power Forum

USA Biomass Chairman Robert Cleaves will chair Platts’ highly anticipated national Biomass Power Forum November 6-7 in Florida, which features biopower experts from throughout the country — including Cleaves — who will explore biomass economics, key biomass finance structures, the role biomass plays in meeting RPS, and opportunities... 

Funding Pours in for Green Valley Initiative

The Green Valley Initiative (GVI) has received grants and pledges totaling nearly $200,000 to help fund future efforts to bring clean and green technologies to the Inland Empire, representatives announced Tuesday. The economic development agencies of both Riverside and San Bernardino counties have committed $25,000 each to the process of identifying... 

We Energies Submits Application for Columbia County Wind Project

We Energies filed an application today with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) for authorization to build the Glacier Hills Wind Park. The proposed wind park would be located in the towns of Randolph and Scott in northeast Columbia County — approximately 45 miles northeast of Madison. Current plans call for the project to consist... 

RMT Named One of Nation’s Top Power Contractors

RMT, Inc. (RMT) has been ranked 21 out of the top 50 Power Contractors in the United States by Engineering News- Record. This is the second year in a row the company has been named to the list. “These rankings confirm RMT’s commitment to renewable energy through the development and construction of energy facilities across the United States,”...