Indonesian Geothermal Gets World Bank Boost

Pertamina geothermal project

The World Bank will provide $300 million in loans to Indonesia to help boost the capacity of two geothermal power plants. Read more →

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Marine Energy Has Vast Potential, Profs Says

marine energy study, Ryerson University

A study out of Ryerson University points to the multifaceted ways water can produce power, including waves, tides, currents, thermal and salinity gradient. Read more →

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Turbine Powers Upstate N.Y. Organic Farm

wind turbin,e Cross Island Farms

A wind turbiune at an organic farm in Upstate New York is just the first in a series of energy-saving projects the owners have planned. Read more →

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Solar Power Leader Brea Is Online In The OC

Image via the City of Brea

The small city of Brea installed three large solar arrays, totaling 1.8 megawatts, to become the largest producer of solar power in Orange County, Calif. Read more →

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DOE Backs College Clean-Energy Competition

National University Clean Energy Business Challenge

The National University Clean Energy Business Challenge, with $2 million in U.S. funding, aims to inspire and train students eyeing the clean energy field. Read more →

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Energy-Efficiency Support Comes To The Rez

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The U.S. Department of Energy awards $6.3 million in grants for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects on Native lands. Read more →

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‘Green Communities’ Sprout In Massachusetts

green communities via mass dept of energy resources

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick names 21 more cities "Green Communities," making them eligible for grants for renewable energy projects. Read more →

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Sempra’s Mexico Wind Plan Called Job Killer

Sempra wind power plant, Mexico

A study shows that an energy company's proposal to outsource green jobs would have a devastating effect on California's already shaky economy. Read more →

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Hydro, Geo, Wind Key To Kiwi Renewable Gains

New Zealand geothermal

New Zealand sourced three-quarters of its electricity from renewables in 2010, as rain boosted hydro and new geothermal and wind came online. Read more →

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Utility Uses Soccer To Promote Green Power

Portland Timbers

Portland General Electric offers customers who sign up to its green-power program energy a chance to win a VIP Timbers package, including a signed team jersey. Read more →

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