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Green Building comes with New Clean Technologies

Friday, April 1, 2011

Buildings emit about 40% of carbon discharge, produce 40% of humans’ solid waste and eat up at least 40% of our energy. As such, this brings up one of the most pressing environmental concerns of our generation – green building. Currently, this eco-friendly structure is a way ahead in its mission to save our world. [...]

A Report Suggest: Biofuels, solar and wind energy Are Going To Increase by two-fold by 2020

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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A report from Clean Edge, a firm of energy research, was released claiming that in the next 10 years, green technology industries like biofuels, wind and solar farms will double around the world. “Clean Energy Trends 2011”, the firm’s 22-page report, contains a collection of remarkable statistics on this matter. In particular, it appraises the [...]

N.S. renewable scheme Did Not Impress U.S. Experts

Sunday, March 27, 2011

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An authority of green energy from the U.S. asserted that the smaller renewal energy scheme of Nova Scotia did not reach the renewables benchmark. On March 15, California’s energy consultant Paul Gipe found on the regulations released last October that there were opportunities for small-scale tidal and wind turbine technology to pump power on the [...]

Solar Subsidy Reduction, Appealed by Australian States

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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Solar Subsidy Reduction, Appealed by Australian States

States of Australia are putting the pressure on their Prime Minister Julia Gillard in slashing substantial subsidies for rooftop solar schemes in the midst of the forecast of the rising expenses of oil added into the yearly energy bills of residents due to the federal renewable energy scheme. The price soars of electricity is also [...]

China Is Going Green, In The Next Five Year

Thursday, March 17, 2011

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On March 5, Premier Wen Jiabao has put more efforts in saving energy and cleaning the air as China, the top producer of greenhouse gases worldwide, refurbishes its economy over the coming five years. At the opening of the annual session of China’s Parliament (National People’s Congress), Wen stated in his speech that there will [...]

Ontario Goes for Green Energy

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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Even amidst the brewing political tension, the McGuinty government has continued to carry on with their new green energy projects. 40 contracts for renewable projects were presented, and these will be implemented within the second or third quarter of the year, according to Minister of Energy Brad Duguid. These projects include small hydroelectric facility, four [...]

A Strong Green Power Partner – United States Air Force

Sunday, February 27, 2011

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America’s Air Force is one of the top purchasers of green power. U.S Environmental Protection Agency ranked them on the top 25 list of green power partners. Since 1997, the Air force became known for generating green power after it established its renewable facility that produces 243.9 MWh of energy. In the department of Defense, [...]

All Offshore Wind Turbine projects are Suspended By The Ontario Government

Friday, February 18, 2011

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There has been some issue regarding the connection between offshore wind turbine and environmental safety. Environment Minister John Wilkinson said in a news release that “offshore wind on freshwater lakes is a recent concept that requires a cautious approach until science of environmental impact is clear”. This offshore wind project has been hold temporarily. This [...]

New Wind Farms Given Green Light – UK

Thursday, February 10, 2011

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A new offshore wind farm is going to be constructed near to the coast of Yorkshire. The government recently approved the construction of a large offshore wind farm which will generate enough energy to power 150,000 households. A total of 77-turbine will be established at the Humber Gateway wind farm. The company in charge of [...]

Review of the Feed-in Tariff for UK’s Solar Farms

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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In the United Kingdom, the Feed-in tariff scheme for solar power is being reviewed. There is evidence showing that feed-in tariff offered to large-scale solar farms can influence the money left for small business and households in producing their own electricity. Last year the Feed in Tariff was introduced by the Department of Energy and [...]

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