Photo via FlickrVermont is Helping to Lead the Nation in Transforming Our Energy SystemWe come from Vermont. We know our small state cannot reverse global warming on our own, but we can provide a model for America which helps lead our nation and the world to a more sustainable and secure energy future. We see three major imperatives. First, we must act to reverse global warming. The scientific consensus is clear that...
Renewable Energy Law News - Week of July 16
Photo via Flickr Bill would allow utilities into energy efficiencyElectric utilities in Delaware would be able to count energy efficiency toward their state renewable energy purchase requirements, under a bill under consideration in the General Assembly.The bill would also allow Delmarva Power to offer energy efficiency programs to residents and businesses. It is largely restricted from doing so under current law, which...
Brief Analysis of Climate Change Report
Here’s my brief analysis of and comments on the recent IPCC working group report on Mitigation of Climate Change released from Bangkok, Thailand as it relates to alternative energy.Energy Efficient & Net Zero Energy BuildingsEnergy efficiency and renewable energy are rightly held to be a key ways to reduce carbon emissions. Buildings,...
Renewable Energy Law News - Week of July 23
Photo sourceChristie signs bill to boost solar New Jersey Gov. Christie and the state's environmental groups have landed on common ground _ a highly unusual occurrence. That's because [on Monday] Christie signed a bill that would encourage the growth of the solar industry in the state. New Jersey already is a leader. It is second in the nation in solar installations. So far, more than 775 megawatts of solar has been installed...
Final Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) Rules Out
The final FIT Program Rules, Contract and other program documents have now been posted on the FIT Program website. The application window for small FIT projects is anticipated to open on October 1, 2012, and remain open until November 30, 2012. If your FIT project is a small FIT project (typically 500 kW or smaller), then...
Renewable Energy Law News - Week of January 30, 2012
Photo via FlickrAWEA Pushes For Production Tax Credit's Near-Term Extension Anticipating a tough fight to get legislation passed during an election year, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is seeking near-term legislative action as a means to extend the production tax credit (PTC), which, for wind power, expires at the end of the year."We're putting everything we've got into getting legislation to move in the next five...
Renewable Energy Law News - Week of January 16, 2012
Photo via Flickr Vermont Statehouse 2012: A legislative preview On Tuesday, 180 lawmakers will converge on the Statehouse after a seven month hiatus for Round 2 of the 2011-2012 biennium. Judging from interviews with committee chairs, the upcoming session will be fast and furious. Lawmakers have an impressive array of complicated issues to address in four short months, and there is little expectation that the...
Some things you should know
FIT 2.0 Released with Minister DirectiveOSEA is pleased to provide its members with the following:Top Ten things our members should know about the FIT 2.0 directiveThe microFIT rules/contract and application window will be available on the OPAs website this week â€" as early as tomorrow;The application window for small FIT will open...
Ethanol Fuel in South Africa
photo (c) 2005 Julia FreemanTumi Makgetla reports in South Africa's Mail & Guardian that while an interest in alternative energy and green politics is often seen as the preserve of the chattering classes, working-class people in Johannesburg's inner city are already using renewable energy in their homes.On a pavement in Joubert Park...
Federation to Solve Ontario’s Green Energy Struggle
Federation of Community Power Co-operatives (FCPC) to solve Ontario’s green energy struggleFrom the press releaseDespite the best intentions, Ontario’s Feed-In tariff (FIT) program has resulted in contentious debates over energy in then province. Community participation in projects was suggested as a solution but community...
Alternative Energy Argentina: Bringing Wind Power to Remote Areas
Max Seitz reports for the BBC that wind power is the most widespread renewable energy source in Argentina - and Patagonia in particular has extraordinary potential due to its strong and constant winds.He travelled to southern Chubut province, about 890 miles south of Buenos Aires, where wind power is making life easier for a number of isolated...
Renewable Energy Article in the Spec.com
Solar power to the peopleJuly 11, 2012 00:07:00Matthew Van DongenThink of it as a chance to buy shares in the sun.A Hamilton group is seeking residents interested in joining the city's first renewable energy co-operative.The goal is to pool enough cash to install a 55-kilowatt solar project â€" enough to power four or five homes â€" on one...
Comments on PSB Staff Proposal for New Vermont Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Due Sept 14, 2011
The Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) is in the process of preparing a report concerning the development of a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in Vermont to revise or replace the current RPS and Sustainably Priced Energy Enterprise Development (SPEED) program passed by the Legislature in 2005.Board staff have prepared recommendations for a potential new RPS program, which will be presented to the PSB later this month. Comments...
“Beginning Construction†Requirements for Section 1603 Cash Grants for Renewable Energy Projects
The federal Section 1603 Treasury Grant Program has provided a major incentive for the development of renewable energy projects in recent years by allowing owners of such projects to receive a cash grant in lieu of federal tax credits for specified energy property. The U.S. Department of the Treasury reports that it has paid out $8.5 billion to approximately 18,000 Section 1603 grant applicants to date.The program was originally...
Deadline to Submit your feedback to the OPA on the draft FIT 2.0
April 27th is the deadline to submit your feedback to the Ontario Power Authority on the draft FIT 2.0 rules, contract and definitions. Do you want to help improve the program? Then get your input in to the Ontario Power Authority to ensure that they have your great ideas on how to improve the program.Haven't had time to go through...
Seeing Red: Palm Oil Biodiesel
In the enthusiasm for renewable energy and taking care of our environment, it is easy to assume that making fuel from plants (biofuel) must be by definition "green" and renewable. However when it comes to energy issues, easy assumptions can be dangerous assumptions. In previous years some politicians and advocates in Europe have made these...
Renewable Energy Co-Operatives - Open for Business?
On July 11th, 2012 the Minister of Energy directed the Ontario Power Authority to continue with and to make modifications to the Feed-in-Tariff ("FIT") Program.Why is this directive so important for Renewable Energy Co-Operatives ("RE Co-Ops")?RE Co-Ops are one of the primary beneficiaries of the directive. The Minister directed that...
Austin Energy Excels as #1 Green Energy Electricity Utility in America
UPDATE: This is a list of the top ten green energy programs in the United States with the latest December 2005 figures and links to these electric utilities. One of the biggest differences we can make is to switch to "green energy" - energy generated from 100% renewable sources. Florida Power & Light is a new entry into the top ten at...
Australia: Alternative Energy Grants
Geothermal PlantFrom geothermal power to better batteries, millions have been spent on alternative energy research grants in Australia, according to Rod Myer writing for The Age of Australia.The AUD $23 million (approximately $17 million) spent by the Australian Federal Government under the first tranche of its $100 million (US $73m) pledge...
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