Tag: Energy
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World’s Largest Concentrated Solar Power Plant – Shams 1 – Launched by Masdar and Total and Abengoa
“The inauguration of Shams 1 is a major breakthrough for renewable energy in the Middle East,” said Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar. “Just like the rest of the word, the region is faced with meeting its rising demand for energy, while also working to reduce its carbon footprint. Shams 1 is a…
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Fracking Moratorium Bills Introduced in Illinois
ENVIRONMENT ILLINOIS — Speaker Madigan’s announcement comes as other state legislatures are also moving to halt or restrict fracking. New York’s Assembly approved a …
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As New York Considers its Next Move on Fracking, Attention Turns to Proposed Gas Storage Facilities
GAS FREE SENECA — Environmental advocates are concerned that these projects will lock the region into continued extraction and use of dirty fossil fuels and discourage the growth of renewable energy …
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Wind Power’s Unprecedented Contribution to Electricity Generation in 2012
EARTH POLICY INSTITUTE — The U.S. now has 60,000 megawatts of wind online, enough to meet the electricity needs of more than 14 million homes. A record 13,000 megawatts of wind …
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U.S. Solar Market Grows 76 Percent in 2012
SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION — With another record-breaking year, solar is the fastest growing energy source in the U.S., powering homes, businesses and utility grids across the nation. The Solar Market Insight annual edition shows …