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Program on alternative energy sources scheduled

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MASON CITY - The public is invited to a program about locally produced alternative energy sources at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Mason City Senior Citizens Center, 326 Fourth St. N.E.

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.

Solar energy proponents push California to adopt ‘feed-in tariff’ for individual power producers

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The arrangement would require utilities to pay homeowners and businesses for power generated by alternative energy installations and fed to the electricity grid. Despite being barely one-20th the size of the U.S. and more often overcast, Germany still manages to produce four times as much solar-generated power.

Landfills examined for energy farm use

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Nine area communities are exploring whether they can turn landfills into alternative energy farms. The project, which is being coordinated by the Merrimac Valley Planning Commission, taps two emerging trends: reusing landfills and brownfields as renewable energy sites, and taking a regional approach to green energy initiatives.

Energy Ministry Updates Progress of “Reduce Global Warming for His Majesty the King”

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The Ministry of Energy launched a short film to honor King Bhumibol’s wisdom in alternative energy to be broadcast on all Thai television channels together with announced the success of the “Reduce Gl

Worth Noting: 2011 will be big year for alternative energy in Michigan

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Five things to keep you in the know about Jackson-area business news and events:5. 2011 is shaping up to be a big year for alternative energy in Michigan. From the installation of “smart grid” metering by Consumers Energy to construction...

CIA students learn about alternative energy

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Neosho Middle School CIA (Creative Intelligence Agency) students have been studying about alternative energy as part of their science studies this year.

Alternative energy articles approved at Town Meeting

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On the third night of the fall 2010 Town Meeting, proposals for new energy alternatives were discussed at length. The result was the approval of Article 41, which will allow Solar Energy Conversion Systems (SECS) to be constructed in town, as well as the resubmission of Article 40, which called for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), to the Planning Board.

Save Energy and Fuel: Begin in your Home

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Although there is no way to totally eliminate energy expenses, saving money on fuel and energy prices prices it's possible. Learn how we can learn to save energy at home.

Alternative Energy Conference

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Folks could head to the Unversity of Maine Saturday and learn about alternative energy. A student organization held their first ever Energy Conference. Folks with questions about our energy future and direction had the chance to find out all about it.

MCC retrains in alternative energy

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Certificates an option to full four-year degree