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Can the state meet its mandate to find alternative energy sources?

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The first target is a year away, and no one is clear how to meet it, or even to measure progress. The legislature could tweak the 2006 law that created the requirement, but previous attempts have hit political walls.

U.S. Navy spells out green agenda

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy aims to use alternative energy to meet 50 percent of its needs within the next 10 years, an environmental official said in Washington.

Huffing and Puffing Over Alternative Energy

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The wind turbine industry lacks the booster of a federal renewable energy standard, and political attention deficit disorder stands in the way of implementation.

Political changes raise questions on Ohio solar industry

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Despite a growing U.S. solar energy market, a changing political landscape is presenting challenges for domestic solar panel makers that could dampen the future of the Toledo area's budding alternative-energy industry.

Alternative Energy Partners (AEGY) Developing Energy Management Controller to Appeal to Hotel Industry

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MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA--(Marketwire - 09/30/10) - Alternative Energy Partners (OTC.BB: AEGY - News ), a provider of comprehensive alternative energy solutions, today announces that it is preparing to target the hospitality industry with a new energy management control tool. The energy controller is coming at a time when it is most needed. U.S.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY BOOST CONTINUES ENERGY CROPS NOT AFFECTED BY FLOOD

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Alternative energy will get further boost as the Ministry of Energy has set a new target of daily gasohol and biodiesel consumption this year to 2 million litres and 2.9 million litres respectively. T

Solar panels at White House give a boost to alternative energy options

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Within 15 years, the sun could supply 10 percent of the nation's power needs, according to research by the nonprofit group Climate Action. The White House will be part of any such trend, as President Obama announced the return of solar panels to heat water and supply some electricity for the firs...

Indeck Energy: Biomass Fuel Can Help Schools Cut Costs, Save Local Jobs

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LADYSMITH, WI--(Marketwire - 09/22/10) - Indeck Ladysmith, LLC is committed to helping local schools lower operating costs while simultaneously supporting jobs in the state of Wisconsin. The Indeck Ladysmith BioFuel Center , located in Ladysmith, Wis., manufactures wood pellet fuel -- a natural, renewable, alternative energy source. " Wood pellets are a viable alternative energy source for our ...

Alternative Energy Partners (AEGY) Obtains $8M Funding

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MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA--(Marketwire - Dec. 28, 2010) - Alternative Energy Partners (OTCBB:AEGY), a provider of comprehensive alternative energy solutions, announces that it has received a commitment for dollarsignr8M in funding. The funding was arranged by Alternative Energy Partners' ("AEGY") parent company, Healthcare of Today, Inc., and will be used for working capital and acquisitions. Per the terms ...

Plutonium, Plasmonics, Nanomaterials, and Future Devices: Highlights of AVS 57th International Symposium & Exhibition

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This month in Albuquerque, New Mexico, scientists and engineers from around the world will convene to discuss some of the latest breakthroughs in nanotechnology, alternative energy, materials research, and medicine at the AVS 57th International Symposium & Exhibition, from October 17-22, 2010 in the Albuquerque Convention Center.

Focus On: Alternative Energy

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Electricity generated from fossil fuels is starting to lose its price edge over renewable energy sources. Some technologies are already competitive with coal and natural gas. Others have high up-front costs.