Utne magazine has an interesting article about the US military shift to renewable energy. With their budget, buying power and technical skills, they will make a big difference to the renewable economy.
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A study done in Germany by a research institute had some interesting findings. The study found that photovoltaic electricity production reduced electricity prices by a significant amount, by supplying power during peak times. Read the rest of this entry »
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has a report on the new installation of wind and other technologies in 2011. Despite the European debt crisis, the continent continues its inexorable march to a renewable future.
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An interesting story crossed my screen this morning. Minnesota is going to buy electricity from Manitoba’s hydroelectric system. Part of the agreement allows them to send energy from Minnesota wind north to Manitoba, to allow Manitoba to store that energy behind their power dams.
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PJM – the regional transmission operator for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland has an interesting trial underway with charging of the Chevy Volt, the plug in hybrid from General Motors. Read the rest of this entry »
Car Concerns Ontario (CCO) today called for a moratorium on sale of new cars, citing their danger to the health of citizens. Read the rest of this entry »
The opponents of wind energy claim that wind turbines make people sick. There are a few signs around that say “Health studies before wind turbines.” And of course this sounds very reasonable – it sounds “reasonableish”. This word is patterned on “truthiness”, which wikipedia defines as “a “truth” that a person claims to know intuitively “from the gut” or because it “feels right” without regard to evidence, logic, intellectual examination, or facts.” Read the rest of this entry »
The IESO has released information on the contributions to Ontario’s electricity supply. The output of wind rose by 39% versus 2010, the fastest growing source of new supply from any source.
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It is a funny topic for a blog about energy. But then again, the Canadian government and tar sands lobby has a very bizarre campaign underway. Read the rest of this entry »
The US continues to obtain an increasing share of their energy supply from renewables.
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Glen Estill
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