The day Maryland lawmakers left Annapolis nine months ago, Gov. Martin O’Malley chided them, saying the legislature had “choked” on… By Aaron C. Davis (washingtonpost) [mappress] Source: washingtonpost, January 09, 2012
MahaGujarat Janata Party (MJP) president Gordhan Zadaphia has slammed the state government for the inordinate delay in preparing… (dnaindia) [mappress] Source: dnaindia, January 09, 2012;
Gov. Bob McDonnell rolled out his 2012 energy initiatives on Thursday, proposing $500,000 to promote the development of wind power of… (Associated Press) [mappress] Source: Associated Press, January 06, 2012
Two weeks after the Department for Energy and Climate Change announced that 2011 was the best year ever for renewable energy in Scotland, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has called for the industry to get even better results in 2012. Mr Ewing said: “Last week’s figures showed that 2011 was a spectacula
Even with a revamped Energy Master Plan in place, the Christie administration faces tough challenges and tougher decisions in the New York… By Tom Johnson (njspotlight) [mappress] Source: njspotlight, January 03, 2012; Image: nj
Chris Huhne revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of renewable energy as he reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to meeting EU renewable energy targets. This came as the UK published an update on progress to source 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020. Latest research from DEC
Government has officially taken control over the Wave Hub. Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced last month that they will take over ownership of the Wave Hub asset from the South West Regional Development Agency (RDA) on 1 January, 2012. The Wave Hub is a GBP 42 million wave
The seemingly never-ending saga of Cape Wind continues to pack in the twists and turns. After years of debate, the massive offshore wind project near By Rav Casley Gera (cleantechnica) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, January 02, 2012;
The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency has approved 97 wind turbines in German North Sea. 97 wind turbines are planned for the 43 square kilometers area. Dong Energy will build BR2 as the second phase of BR1. Borkum Riffgrund 1 will consist of up to 89 turbines with 3.6MW capacity each from Si
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley says he is ready to promote offshore wind energy in this year’s General Assembly but suggests his proposal… By David Hill (washingtontimes) [mappress] Source: washingtontimes, January 02, 2012
Swedish energy authorities say the wind power industry in this Nordic nation has “wind in its sails,” with a 40 percent boost in the past… (alaskadispatch) [mappress] Source: alaskadispatch, December 28, 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2011 Critical Materials Strategy. The report examines the role that rare earth metals and other key materials play in clean energy technologies such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, solar cells and energy-efficient lighting. The report found that
The Obama administration moved Tuesday to boost renewable energy on both coasts, approving onshore solar and wind farms in the West and… by Matthew Daly (Associated Press) [mappress] Source: Associated Press, December 27, 2011; Image: alpha-ventus
New Jersey’s energy future has something for everybody — including controversy — as state officials advance plans to nourish the clean… by Bob Jordan (thedailyjournal) [mappress] Source: thedailyjournal, December 26, 2011