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PSC Backdoors Higher Renewable Fees

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[Madison, Wisc ] The failure of a controversial Global Warming bill earlier this year did not stop state regulators from finding a way to force Wisconsinites to pay more for so-called renewable energy investments. State law currently requires investor owned power companies to pay 1.2 percent of their revenue to the PSC for renewable energy programs. The PSC just figured out a way to retrieve almost triple that, and a lame-duck legislative committee approved the request at the State Capitol this week. MacIver News' Bill Osmuslki reports from Madison.

Regent schools testing out alternative energy sources

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The University of Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa are all testing new ways to generate power for their respective campuses.

Calif voting on most aggressive energy standard

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The state with some of the nation's most ambitious clean energy standards was poised to go even further Thursday. Regulators were deciding whether to require utilities to draw a third of their power from alternative energy sources such as wind, solar and geothermal in 10 years. Energy development - Energy - Renewable - Technology - Business

Energy firms gearing up to go after Pa. customers

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PHILADELPHIA—Here come the power brokers. One of them may be your neighbor. Alternative-energy suppliers are ramping up efforts to nab Peco Energy Co.'s 1.6 million electric customers, who will be up for grabs when market rates take effect Jan. 1.

Universal Bioenergy Announces it Has Signed an Agreement for the Acquisition of Roblex

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IRVINE, Calf. -- Universal Bioenergy Inc. , an alternative energy company, announced today that it is has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Roblex Aviation Inc., for a purchase price of dollarsignr10.4 million, as part of its continuing plans for growth, and to generate new revenue streams.

11-08-10 Robert Kenney on Missouri’s renewable energy rule

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Missouri Public Service Commissioner Robert Kenney explains the problems implementing the sate's new renewable energy rules and why the commission brought all the stakeholders together in Jefferson Citty on Monday. For the complete story, visit www.monewshorizonblog.org.

Quantum Announces Launch of New Website

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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a fully integrated alternative energy company, announced today the launch of its new website which can be found at http://www.qtww.com/.

Rare Earth Metals May Trigger Trade Wars

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Alternative energy technologies may have a lot of benefits, but increasing energy security isn't necessarily one of them.

India expects huge investment in renewable energy

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The Renewable Energy ministry is expecting billions of dollars of investment in the sector. The government has an ambitious target of electrifying 10000 villages across the country with renewable sources in over one year.

UK experts seek to harness Otago tide power

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The raw potential for alternative energy in New Zealand - including harnessing the tides of Otago Harbour - has captured the attention of an international energy consultancy firm in the United Kingdom. read more

Law 270.7 – Lecture 1 – Introduction to Renewable Energy Options

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and Potential, and Electric Systems; Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Promote Renewable Energy (PURPA, EPAct 1992, and EPAct 2005, EISA 2007) - August 20, 2008 The basic concepts underlying the economic regulation of energy. In addition, discussion, of three federal acts that form reference points for our national conversation about renewable energy.