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Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Boost Development of Innovative Geothermal Technologies |
| 9/19/2010 9:07:08 AM |
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced $20 million to research, develop, and demonstrate cutting-edge geothermal technologies that could reduce U.S. demand for fossil fuels, significantly cut carbon pollution, and create new jobs in geothermal manufacturing and operations. Geothermal energy uses the earth's heat to generate consistent, low-cost renewable energy... Read More
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US solar market to grow tenfold by 2014, forecast Solarbuzz report |
| 7/25/2010 8:45:06 AM |
Despite a challenging domestic economic environment, the US solar market grew 36% in 2009, according to theUnited States PV Market 2010 from Solarbuzz®, part of the NPD Group. This growth was, however, not nearly as strong as the region’s 62% growth in 2008. On a global scale, the country was ranked the third largest solar photovoltaic market, behind Germany and Italy. “2009... Read More |
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Largest Hydroelectric Power Plant On Planet Planned for Amazon |
| 4/21/2010 4:53:43 AM |
 When Brazil is brought into the equation, the first things that pop into my mind are beautiful women, beautiful beaches and a friendly atmosphere. I now am equating Brazil to the forerunner on hydroelectric power after reading an article titled Brazil pushes ahead with Amazon power plan from the Financial Times. The country is planning to build the world’s largest... Read More |
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Long-anticipated fuel cell unveiled |
| 3/8/2010 4:51:57 PM |
Bloom Energy, a Silicon Valley firm, says its solid oxide fuel cell could be a game-changer in clean technology because it can be powered by either fossil fuel or renewable sources.
February 25, 2010|By Tiffany HsuAfter nine years of research shrouded in secrecy, a Silicon Valley tech firm Wednesday took the wraps off a fuel cell that it says can generate energy by combining... Read More |
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Going with hydroelectric power to save cash, the environment! |
| 2/25/2010 5:01:51 PM |
 I am really excited because I got a letter in the mail the other day from the local electric company that is enticing people to try out their new hydroelectric power system to save some more money. You have to live in a certain area and meet certain requirements to get the hydroelectric power that they are offering, as well as purchasing an affordable box so they can... Read More
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Harnessing Nature with Hydroelectric Power |
| 10/31/2009 12:44:09 AM |
 One of the most eye opening field trips I ever took through my many years in school was to a watershed that doubled as a hydroelectric power plant nestled up in the beautifully green mountains of the Pacific Northwest. After going on a short hike up to the power plant, we were shown how the raging power of the glacial feed stream was harnessed and converted into... Read More |
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Harnessing Our Water Ways for Hydroelectric Power |
| 9/2/2009 3:17:28 PM |
 With Global Warming, many changes to our planet our occurring. The most published change is the melting of our planet’s ice caps. This phenomenon will raise the level of our oceans and possibly surrounding rivers and streams when higher elevation snow pack melts quicker and runs into the world’s network of waterways. What this means can be looked at in negative light or we... Read More |
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Solar Energy and Hydroelectric Power |
| 5/9/2009 11:40:14 AM |
 Solar Energy and Hydroelectric Power
The latest technology in solar heaters and solar panels is quite amazing. Though it is recommended as a back-up heating supply and not a primary source, the ability to garner energy from the sun is impressive. One example of this solar heaters technology, a glazed recirculation solar air collector, is designed for space heating and air... Read More |
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See Hydroelectric Power Generation at Hoover Dam in Las Vegas |
| 4/22/2009 7:52:06 AM |
 Besides using expensive and nonrenewable energy sources to create electricity, parts of the country have been using hydroelectric power to create electricity using nothing more than the power of water to create energy. Water is a substantial force and when it flows rapidly over equipment designed to capture the energy and convert it to electricity, it is a clean and... Read More |
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