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Monday, September 26th, 2011
DOE finalizes partial guarantee for $350m geothermal loan »
The US Department of Energy has finalized a partial guarantee for a $350 million loan to support a large addition of geothermalRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
American government giving renewable energy the cold shoulder »
Renewable energy has had less support from the US government than any other new form of energy supply in American history,Read more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Heat and Efficiency, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Wind
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Geothermal projects awarded $38m in federal funding »
New ways to locate and tap geothermal energy resources are set to be developed thanks to $38 million in funding awarded yesterdayRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Gradient breaks ground on Nevada geothermal project »
Geothermal power plant developer Gradient Resources, Inc., has broken ground at the site of its 60 MW geothermal power projectRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Clean energy “vision” a better investment for Western states, says coalition »
Western States are set to invest $200bn in replacing aging electricity network infrastructure over the next two decades –Read more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Heat and Efficiency, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Transport, Wind
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Enel gains final approval for solar-geothermal hybrid project »
Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) has received the final approval to move forward with the installation of its SolarRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal, Solar
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Task force to help Army reach 25% renewable energy goal »
Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh announced today the establishment of the Energy Initiatives Office Task Force to help the USRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Heat and Efficiency, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Wind
Friday, August 5th, 2011
DOE revamps energy.gov website for new energy economy »
The U.S. Department of Energy has relaunched its Energy.gov website as a cutting-edge, interactive information platform andRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Heat and Efficiency, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Transport, Wind
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
EIA “inflated” report on renewable energy subsidies, says group »
A federal report charting government subsidies for energy industries created an “inflated view” of subsidiesRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Wind
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Grid expansion key to clean energy future in rural areas »
A report released yesterday by the Center for Rural Affairs said expansion of the electric transmission grid is key to building aRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Solar, Wind
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Geothermal heat pump sales set to double by 2017, analysts claim »
Market analysts believe geothermal heat pumps and the direct utilization of geothermal resources represent a fast-growingRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal, Heat and Efficiency
Monday, July 25th, 2011
FERC clarifies transmission planning and payment policy »
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has clarified how new power grid projects will be planned and funded. Order No.Read more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Wind
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Nominees revealed for inaugural geothermal awards »
Winners of GEA Honors awards to be named at GEA National Geothermal Summit in Reno, Nevada, on August 16.Read more » | Posted in: Geothermal
Monday, July 18th, 2011
Senator Murkowski backs federal geothermal loans program »
Senate committee hears evidence on Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act, which proposes support for geothermal firmsRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
Friday, July 15th, 2011
Nevada Geothermal Power awarded $7.9m for Faulkner 1 project »
Vancouver-based Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc. (TSX-V: NGP, OTC-BB: NGLPF), is set to receive $7.9m from the US government toRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Industry leaders call for long-term clean energy incentives »
Finance and renewable energy sector leaders stressed the need for consistent long-term clean energy policies at an event in NewRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Wind
Monday, June 27th, 2011
Hawaii utility pursuing geothermal power ideas »
Hawaii Electric Light Company is seeking information to determine the best way to pursue geothermal power development on HawaiiRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
DOE awards $11m for geothermal technology projects »
Eight projects in five states – California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Texas, and Utah – have been selected by the USRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Colorado center to help start-up clean energy firms »
A new Colorado Center for Renewable Energy Economic Development (CREED) is being established in Golden, Colorado, to helpRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Solar, Wind
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Geothermal energy developer hunting sites in Nevada »
Mustang Geothermal Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: URXE) has contracted with EDCON-PRJ Inc. of Lakewood, Colorado, to acquire a totalRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
White House pushes for “21st Century” grid »
The Obama Administration announced a number of new initiatives yesterday designed to accelerate the modernization of theRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Heat and Efficiency, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Transport, Wind
Friday, June 10th, 2011
$350m loan guarantee for Nevada geothermal project »
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), has received an offer of a conditional commitment from the federal government that wouldRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
Thursday, June 9th, 2011
Government offers $70m fund to cut geothermal costs »
US energy secretary Steven Chu yesterday announced the availability of up to $70 million in new funding over three years forRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
NV Energy launches renewable energy transmission initiative »
Nevada utility NV Energy has unveiled its Renewable Transmission Initiative, a process designed to engage renewable developers,Read more » | Posted in: Geothermal, Solar, Wind
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