Hawaii Grows Renewables To Shrink Energy Costs

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Renewable energy generation by the Hawaiian Electric Companies grew from 12 percent of energy needs in 2011 to 13.9 percent in 2012. Read more →

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Nevada Geothermal Energy Will Help Power LA

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New transmission will open the way for northern Nevada geothermal to go to Southern California before the end of this year, as LA moves to kick the coal habit. Read more →

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Geothermal Power: Electricity From Earth’s Untapped Potential

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Geothermal power is an old renewable energy source, with a huge potential -- especially if enhanced geothermal systems can be commercialized. Read more →

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Enhanced Geothermal Breaks Through In Nevada

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For the first time in the U.S., technology to unlock heat trapped in subsurface rocks is bringing power to the grid. Read more →

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What Can Geothermal Energy Offer The United States?

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Geothermal power, which does not suffer from down time, is slowly gaining ground in the United States. Read more →

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Global Geothermal Getting A World Bank Bump

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Geothermal energy has plenty of upside, so the World Bank is organizing an effort to help countries overcome the obstacles that can slow development. Read more →

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Geothermal: Not Full Steam Ahead, But Forward

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An industry report puts geothermal's growth at 5 percent in 2012, far short of what wind and solar are showing – but the next few years could see bigger gains. Read more →

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Senate Bill Seeks More Geothermal On Public Lands

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Oregon Ron Wyden is back with a bill to make it easier for geothermal developers to expand onto land adjacent to proven geothermal hot spots. Read more →

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Geothermal Energy, Along With Hydro, Slowing In Growth

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The Worldwatch Institute takes a look at how consumption growth slowed for geothermal and hydropower technologies compared to recent years. Read more →

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Cracking Up: Geothermal Power Expands Its Reach

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Hot rock doesn't always come with permeability or water, so developers are using enhanced geothermal systems to create new energy sources. Read more →

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