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Renewable Energy Solution of the Month – Wind
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That there is power in the wind is not a new discovery, man has been using it for thousands of years.
What most people don’t realize is how much experimentation has been going on in this century.
There is no shortage of energy…
20% wind by 2030
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_2030.html
Shifting to Renewable by 2030
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/jacobson-energy-study-102009.html
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=a-path-to-sustainable-energy-by-2030
China takes lead in Wind Development
Oil spill animation
http://blog.al.com/live/2010/05/animation_gulf_of_mexico_oil_s.html
Wind History part1
Wind History part 2
National Academy – Bird and Environmental impacts
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11935&page=72Pumped storage plants in the US
http://www.industcards.com/ps-usa.htm
Wind lowers electricity prices in Europe
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aGDZMpv5Y9Vo&pos=13#
reuters _ “Loss of Wind” event
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2749522920080228
Why the Texas event raises no concern about wind
http://www.energypulse.net/centers/article/article_display.cfm?a_id=1701
ERCOT study of “loss of wind” event
http://interchange.puc.state.tx.us/WebApp/Interchange/Documents/27706_114_577769.PDF
Denmark: Best for Doing Business_2 years in a row
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/6/bizcountries09-best-countries-for-business_Denmark_CHI001.html
New York Times – a Sea of Untapped Energy
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/nyregion/02about.html
Nordpool implements negative price
http://www.nordpoolspot.com/Market_Information/Exchange-information/No162009-Nord-Pool-Spot-implements-negative-price-floor-in-Elspot-from-October-2009-/
Denmark: Happiest people in the world
http://www.visitdenmark.com/usa/en-us/menu/turist/nyheder/nyheder/danes-happiest-people-in-the-world.htm
Duration : 0:9:57
Weekly Address: Opening the Door to a Clean Energy Economy
The President praises historic energy legislation passed by the House of Representatives. The legislation will help America create green jobs, ensure clean air for our children, move towards energy independence and combat climate change. July 27, 2009. (Public Domain)
Duration : 0:4:37
Posted in clean energy | 
Tags: clean energy economy, climate change, Green Jobs, Markey, President Barack Obama, waxman, White House | 
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The Energy Report – 4/27/10
Susan McGinnis anchors this afternoon’s Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC.
On the program:
- John Kerry sounds a positive note about the future of his climate bill.- President Obama pushes for a clean energy economy as he tours a wind turbine blade factory.- The Senate looks into the accident at Upper Big Branch mine.- The oil rig disaster off the coast of Louisiana has some lawmakers reconsidering offshore drilling.- The Energy and Commerce Committee investigates the accident at the Deepwater Horizon offshore rig.- Several Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have introduced a bill they say will make the U.S. clean technology industry more competitive.- Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announces a two-year delay on legislative efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions.- Germany’s first offshore wind farm goes online.- EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson visits The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
www.cleanskies.com
Duration : 0:9:39
Posted in clean energy |
Tags: Carbon Tax, Clean Skies News, clean tech, climate bill, climate change, energy, Fort Madison |
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The Energy Report – 4/22/10
Susan McGinnis anchors this afternoon’s Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, D.C.
On the Program: – 40th Anniversary of the first Earth Day- we talk with one of the original coordinators. – Pres. Obama says Earth Day is opportunity to reflect on legacy passed down and take action. – Obama puts energy derivatives under the microscope. – Massey Energy’s board keeps Don Blankenship as CEO, as 57 mines had surprise inspections. – The oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico that exploded has collapsed and sunk. – Natural gas prices shot up more than 4%. – Poll in Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Virginia: Republicans want a change in energy policy that favors renewable energy. – Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern California is first LEED-certified Coke facility in North America.
www.cleanskies.com
Duration : 0:8:17
Posted in renewable energy |
Tags: Clean Skies News, climate change, Coca Cola, Coke, Earth Day, energy derivatives, global warming |
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The Energy Report – 4/16/10
Susan McGinnis anchors the Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, D.C.
On the Program: – Massey Energy fires back at President Obama for what he called dodging safety violations. – President Obama vows to veto legislation that doesn’t control speculation in energy derivatives. – Kuwait’s Oil Minister: OPEC will hike production if prices top $100 a barrel. – With nat gas prices showing volatility lately- Energy Strategist’s Elliott Gue told us where he thinks prices are headed. Click HERE for the full comments. – The House has passes Clean Estuaries Act- aimed at protecting U.S. Coastal zones where fresh and salt water mix from one of the key effects of climate change. – Sec. of State Hillary Clinton tells Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas- the U.S. wants to work with them to promote sustainable energy development throughout the hemisphere. Click HERE for her full speech. – Clean Skies talks with Jeff Goodell, author of “How to Cool the Planet” on scientists developing alternative ways to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Click HERE for Goodell’s full interview.
www.cleanskies.com
Duration : 0:10:7
Posted in clean energy |
Tags: Clean Estuaries Act, Clean Skies News, climate change, coastal zones, Elliott Gue |
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