Archive for December, 2008
Cedar Ridge wind farm goes online in Fond du Lac County
From a media release issued by Alliant Energy: MADISON, WI – December 15, 2008 – Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT), has begun commercial operation of Cedar Ridge Wind Farm, providing an additional 68 megawatts of emissions-free wind energy for its customers. “This is an important day [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Give wind farms a fair chance
From an editorial in the Wisconsin State Journal: Wisconsin cannot afford to let the statewide interest in developing wind farms be frustrated by communities that adopt a “not in my backyard” attitude. That’s why the state should develop reasonable wind farm siting standards to guide and limit local government regulation of wind farms and to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Wind farm firm keeps turbine project spinning
From an article by Paul Snyder in The Daily Reporter: Summit Ridge Energy LLC isn’t yet ready to let a Monroe County Circuit Court ruling kill a 60-turbine wind farm proposal for the towns of Ridgeville, Wells and Wilton. “At this point we’re talking with our consultants and looking at all our options,” said Susan [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Let Harvard use your computer for Clean Energy Project
An explanation of how the World Community Grid lets Harvard use computers world wide: Making a difference has never been easier! Grid technology is simple and safe to use. To start, you register, then download and install a small program or “agent” onto your computer. When idle, your computer will request data on a specific [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Decision halts wind farm project
From an article in the Tomah Journal: A decision in Monroe County Circuit Court on Nov. 26 allows vetoes made by the Towns of Wilton and Ridgeville to stand, putting a halt to a proposed project to erect wind turbines in the townships. A ruling by Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Michael McAlpine upholds the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Weston Plan Commission proposes wind ordinance
From an article by Brian Reisinger in the Wausau Daily Herald: WESTON — The village Plan Commission on Monday approved an ordinance identifying wind as “an abundant, renewable and nonpolluting energy resource” to respond to growing interest among local businesses. The Village Board could consider establishing rules on wind turbines at its meeting next Monday. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Utility gives green power buyers certified assurance
From a media release issued by Wisconsin Public Power Incorporated: WPPI has been awarded Green-e Energy certification by the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) for WPPI’s renewable energy programs, including Green Power for Business and its companion program for residential customers. Green-e Energy is a renewable energy certification program established by the nonprofit CRS to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Energy goals a moving target for states
From an article by Kate Galbraith and Matthew L. Wald in the New York Times: In hopes of slowing global warming and creating “green jobs,” Congress and the incoming administration may soon impose a mandate that the nation get 10 or 15 percent of its electricity from renewable sources within a few years. Yet the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Recession not dimming wind power business’ outlook
From an article by Jeff Richgels in The Capital Times: Boosted by continued strong demand for its wind power business based in Middleton, American Superconductor Corp. on Thursday announced it expects to turn a net profit for the first time in fiscal 2009 and forecasted revenues far above the estimates of Wall Street analysts. The [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )World oil production is likely past its peak
Oil prices still trending lower, may sink below $50. But as is obvious, what we’re seeing is a blip, not a trend, even if it persists through 2009. An article by The Oil Drum’s Gail the Actuary is a must-read. No subsector within the energy industry is doing well at the moment. Here’s the takeaway [...]
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