Google Invests $10M in Enhanced Geothermal
Continuing its push to develop cleaner energy sources, Google.org announced three investments in geothermal energy.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: September 3, 2008
Hawaii’s Conversion of Coal Plant to Biomass Marks a New Trend Cellulosic Ethanol Facilities Marching Ahead GM to Spend $500 Million to Launch the Chevy Cruze, a New Small Car Ford Invests $75 Million to Convert Truck Plant for Small Cars San Francisco Approves a Tough Green Building Standard High Fuel Costs Ground U.S. Travelers on Labor Day Weekend Hawaii‘s Conversion of Coal Plant to Biomass Marks a New Trend A coal-fired power plant in Pepeekeo, Hawaii, that formerly provided electricity to a sugar mill is now being converted into a 24-megawatt (MW) biomass power plant. MMA Renewable Ventures is financing the conversion and will operate the new plant, which will be called the H? Honua Bioenergy Facility. Located about 8 miles north of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, the facility will draw on residual wood from the local timber industry and other biomass wastes to produce enough power for about 18,000 homes, meeting up to 10% of the Big Island’s electricity needs. See the MMA Renewable Ventures press release (PDF 83 KB) and the H? Honua Bioenergy LLC Web site. The conversion from coal to biomass power is a growing trend in the U.S. Back in 2006, […]
IBM Offers New Green Consultancy Service
Consultancy service based on Lean Six Sigma principles focuses on reducing water and energy usage.
Vestas To Build Two More Factories in Colorado
World's largest wind turbine manufacturer announced plans to build another blade factory and its first nacelle factory in Colorado.
New Fund To Bring Solar to Underserved Communities
Citi Community Capital is working with Helio Micro Utility to fund up to 4 MW of solar power for schools and non-profits.
U.S. Could Halve Gasoline Use by 2035 – MIT Report
New report outlines how the U.S. can reduce gasoline consumption over the next two decades through lighter vehicles and new technologies.
SCE Signs Contract for 900MW of Wind Power
California's largest electric utility will purchase power from an Oregon wind farm being developed by Caithness Energy.
SCE Signs Contract for 900MW of Wind Power
California's largest electric utility will purchase power from an Oregon wind farm being developed by Caithness Energy.
First Solar To Expand Ohio Facility
Investment will increase capacity at facility, bringing it into line with facilities in Germany and Malaysia.
LDK Solar Awards $220M Contract to Applied Materials
Chines solar wafer company to expand production capacity with equipment supplied by Applied Materials.