Ontario Power Generation reports 2009 financial results CNW Group (press release)... discussions and negotiations with Aboriginal communities, and negotiating a Hydroelectric Energy Supply Agreement with the Ontario Power Authority... and more »  permaLink:1268055000-0547

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and DOE's Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program announced the selection of four partners to establish small wind Regional Test Centers (RTCs) to conduct tests on small wind turbines to meet national and international standards.  permaLink:1268024000-9219

Thousands of small-scale hydroelectric projects could power 850,000 homes and produce 1.5 percent of the UK's electricity needs, according to a recent UK Environment Agency study.  permaLink:1268024000-6406

Members and supporters of Arizona's fledgling solar industry are breathing a sigh of relief after a bill was withdrawn that would have revised the state's renewable portfolio standard . Just last year, Arizona passed landmark legislation creating tax credits for solar manufacturers and in no time, international solar giant Suntech Power Holdings decided to build a plant in Goodyear, which the Chinese company threatened to abandon if H.B. 2701 was left in place. State Rep. Debbie Lesko of Glendale authored, then withdrew H.B. 2701. The bill would have amended Arizona's RPS to allow nuclear and hydroelectric power to count as renewable resources and enabled utilities to ignore its requirements if it meant higher costs for customers. Currently, and apparently in the foreseeable future, Arizona's RPS requires utilities to get 15 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2025. Given the Grand Canyon state's incredible solar resources, it stands to reason that much of that power would come from solar panels. However, if Lesko's bill, which passed committee by a 5-2 vote, had somehow made it through the state legislature, it would have effectively killed solar power in Arizona. For instance, Arizona Public Service, the state's largest utility, already gets 27 percent of its energy from nuclear power and would already meet RPS goals without adding a watt of solar energy. Dismal prospects such as that lit a fire under Arizona's solar movement when the bill made it into legislative play. Suntech, SolarCity and many other solar companies and proponents cried foul, putting enough pressure on Rep. Lesko to force her to withdraw her own bill. The ensuing wave of criticism sent Arizona legislators in general on the defensive. House Speaker Kirk Adams and Governor Jan Brewer reportedly played a part in crushing the bill. Both have since issued statements reaffirming Arizona's dedication to solar power . Many in the state are concerned that the mere existence of H.B. 2701 may damage the state's solar industry, which is....  permaLink:1268022000-6719

West-East shift one of the 7 megatrends helps companies grow their businesses AME Info Dr. Traem explained how industries connected to solar, nuclear and hydroelectric energy are on their way to long-term wealth, as he stressed on the...  permaLink:1267876000-0977

Harnessing the Vortex for Large-Scale Flood Control Water World These dams serve a variety of purposes, including water supply regulation, agriculture water supply, hydroelectric energy generation and fire protection...  permaLink:1267831000-5313

MOSCOW, March 5 -- A section of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydropower station in Russia destroyed in August starts operating at 20 percent by March 20, officials said.  permaLink:1267798000-6250

Lahore native Nadeem Bbar brings his energy ambitions back to bear on Punjab's power shortage.  permaLink:1267798000-3633

All repair works at the hydropower plant are expected to be completed by December 2014  permaLink:1267792000-4844

Teodoro says yes to nuke power, no to BNPP revival Inquirer.net The former defense chief noted that hydroelectric energy was no longer a reliable energy source due to the changing climatic pattern hence nuclear energy... and more »  permaLink:1267781000-3105

On Feb. 9, 2010, The U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and DOEs Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program announced the selection of four partners to establish small wind Regional Test Centers (RTCs) to conduct tests on small wind turbines to meet national and international standards. These awards provide funding, training, and technical support for each Regional Test Center to conduct testing of two small wind turbines to support the burgeoning U.S. small wind turbine market.  permaLink:1267772000-5859

Innovation Will Further Empower East To Out-Perform West, Says Dr. Michael... Middle East Events (press release) Dr. Traem explained how industries connected to solar, nuclear and hydroelectric energy are on their way to long-term wealth, as he stressed on the... and more »  permaLink:1267698000-5000

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evolution Solar Corp. (PinkSheets:EVSO). Texas is currently the leader in wind generated electric power and experts believe that the state has the natural potential to also become the top US producer of solar power. The Texas Public Utility Commission is moving toward implementing the Texas legislatures mandate that Texas energy include at least 500 megawatts of new power from sources other than wind by 2015. When the PUC commissioners give the go-ahead, agency officials will turn a preliminary plan into a formal proposal for a vote by the commissioners, said PUC spokesman Terry Hadley. The agency expects to publish the formal proposal in early 2010. The preliminary version that the PUC published in December of 2009 identifies solar, hydroelectric and biomass, mostly waste products from agriculture, as non-wind renewable power sources. The commission's plan would use the same procedure as the existing renewable portfolio standard. Each electric retailer, municipally owned electric company or electrical cooperative would have to provide an amount of non-wind renewables in proportion to its share of the market. A retailer that accounts for 10 percent of Texas' power sales, for example, would be responsible for providing 10 percent of the state goal, or 50 megawatts, of non-wind renewables. Typical ways for retailers to comply include buying solar power from generating companies and selling it to their customers; buying renewable-energy credits from other companies; or subsidizing customers' purchase and installation of solar systems. A company that did not comply would have to pay alternative compliance payments. Texas has earned one of the most sterling records for encouraging renewable energy proliferation, stated Robert Hines, president of Evolution Solar. I am proud to be operating in a state that constantly sets leadership examples for our industry. Evolution Solar believes it can pursue building a competitive niche in an industry that includes Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL),....  permaLink:1267674000-2031

Demise of nuclear is being exaggerated Ottawa Citizen While solar is too expensive and inefficient, I strongly support the use of hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal energy . Yet it is unrealistic to suggest,... and more »  permaLink:1267603000-8965

Seawater energy proposal for Mayo Irish Times A RENEWABLE energy company is preparing a planning application for a seawater pumped hydroelectric energy scheme at Glinsk on the north Mayo coastline... Seawater energy proposal for Mayo istockAnalyst.com (press release) all 2 news articles »  permaLink:1267577000-3828

Marine energy hydropower test center expanding workforce as demand grows HydroWorld... for five main types of marine and hydrokinetic energy technologies: ocean wave, tidal stream, river hydrokinetic, ocean current, and ocean thermal ... and more »  permaLink:1267554000-0781

Companies Work to Harness the Power of Waves New York Times The Oyster provides a tiny fraction of the 250 gigawatts of power that the water is capable of providing, including conventional hydroelectric energy by...  permaLink:1267535000-0938

Courthouse News Service New Deal Sought on Huge Power Contract Courthouse News Service... kilowatt-hours per year of hydroelectric energy to Hydro-Quebec, for 44 years, with automatic renewal for an additional 25 years, terminating in 2041... and more »  permaLink:1267534000-9063

NB Power - options for energy plan must be considered Times and Transcript Because of its geographical location, New Brunswick can indeed be an energy hub and connect the regional renewable and hydroelectric energy resources with... and more »  permaLink:1267524000-6406