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New Report Sees Bright Clean Energy Future for Western U.S. States

August 29, 2011

Western Advocates, an alliance of more than 25 renewable energy industry, environmental, tribal, and public health organizations and regulatory experts, has released a report called Western Grid 2050: Contrasting Futures, Contrasting Fortunes in which it examines two different energy investment pathways facing the 11 western states: business-as-usual or a new clean, alternative energy trajectory. Technorati [...]

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Maine Moves To Reduce Oil Consumption

August 20, 2011

Maine, one of the most oil dependent American states, has passed a law that requires the region’s oil consumption to be reduced by 30 per cent by 2030 and 50 per cent by 2050, based on 2009 levels. While the law does not seem mainly focused on a shift to alternative energy, it does include [...]

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Infograph: Renewable Energy

July 16, 2011

Would you like to learn more about renewable energy in one quick lesson? The eye-catching graph below gives an overview of the current situation of alternative energy in the United States, besides some general information about this type of energy. (Click to enlarge)

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New Report Reveals 20% of Global Energy Came From Renewable Sources in 2010

July 13, 2011

According to a new report commissioned by REN21 and produced in collaboration with a global network of research partners, in 2010 16 per cent of global fine energy consumption was based on renewable energy, while the production of this type of energy accounted for 20 per cent of the total. Technorati Tags: global energy, Renewable [...]

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Video: Germany and Alternative Energy

July 3, 2011

The Grist’s David Roberts talks about Germany’s inspiring policies to implement renewable energy. You should follow us here. Technorati Tags: alternative energy in Germany, Germany’s energy policies Related Posts:No Related Posts Found! Go find some…

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