The California Energy Commission today approved the construction of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System project in the Mojave Desert. It is the fourth solar thermal power plant licensed by the Commission in the past month. In a unanimous vote, the Energy Commission adopted the presiding member’s proposed decision (PMPD) that recommended licensing the facility [...]
Sep 22 2010 | Posted in
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A team of technologists from GE’s Industrial Solutions, Appliances, Lighting and Research divisions is partnering with major utilities, builders and local communities in the western U.S. to evaluate and develop new strategies that reduce energy usage in new and existing homes by up to 70%** or more. With the average U.S. household paying $1,240 per [...]
One of the prime stumbling blocks in developing solar and wind energy has been dealing with siting and permitting issues on federal lands. The Obama Administration targeted significant monies in the 2009 stimulus bill (ARRA) for wind and solar projects that begin construction by the end of 2010 and Secretary Salazar put in place directives [...]
Jul 25 2010 | Posted in
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