Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Kansas Wind Energy Supply Chain Survey Results Released
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Results of the Kansas Wind Energy Supply Chain Survey, which is designed to measure the state's wind energy capabilities and guide future wind initiatives, have been released by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Initiated in August 2009, the survey solicited data from organizations in the wind industry supply chain and [read more]
Southwestern University To Obtain All Of Its Energy From Wind Power
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Southwestern University has signed an agreement with the city of Georgetown, Texas, that will enable it to meet all its electricity needs for the next 18 years from wind power. "We hope Southwestern will be an inspiration to other universities to advance sustainability," says Jake B. Schrum, president of Southwestern [read more]
Richardson Signs Executive Order To Encourage Green Economy
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Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., has signed an executive order that outlines the state's course to building a comprehensive green economy. The executive order carries out recommendations and goals detailed in the report developed by the governor's Green Jobs Cabinet. "A comprehensive green economy is critical to the future of New [read more]
General Dynamics Land Systems Purchases Renewable Energy
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General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corp., has successfully procured electricity and green power for its division headquarters. World Energy Solutions Inc. secured the purchase for GDLS. GDLS purchased renewable energy certificates for 25% of its total load, from national wind sources that meet requirements [read more]

Windlogics

Ministry Of Natural Resources Announces RE Investments
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Funding of up to C$146 million has been announced by Canada's Ministry of Natural Resources to support the development of wind, solar tidal and geothermal energy. "Canada's Economic Action Plan is investing in 19 projects that will help bring Canada to the forefront of clean energy technology, while creating high-quality [read more]
Mountain View Grand Resort Recognized For Wind Purchase
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Whitefield, N.H.-based Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa has earned recognition as a 100% green power purchaser as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership program. A major component of Mountain View Grand's commitment to use green energy came online this past fall with the installation of [read more]
Jordan Joins McDermott, Will Concentrate On Cleantech, Chemicals
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Carey C. Jordan and her patent prosecution team have joined McDermott Will & Emery LLP's Houston office. Jordan will focus her practice on intellectual property portfolio management and transactions, as well as patent prosecution and counseling, with a concentration on the cleantech, energy and chemicals industries. At McDermott, Jordan will [read more]
UTC Closes Offer To Acquire Stake In Clipper
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Hartford, Conn.-based United Technologies Corp. (UTC) has successfully closed its subscription and partial tender offer to acquire an aggregate 49.5% stake in Clipper Windpower PLC, a California-based wind turbine manufacturer that trades on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market. SOURCE: United Technologies Corp. [read more]

Suzlon

Pickens Cuts Wind Turbine Order In Half
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Energy investor T. Boone Pickens has cut his GE wind turbine order in half, the Dallas Morning News reports. Pickens, who planned a massive wind farm in Texas and made a big push for wind development nationwide, says he is now purchasing 300 turbines from GE. The turbines will be [read more]
Salazar Hosts Meetings On Cape Wind
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Ken Salazar, secretary of the Department of the Interior, is hosting a series of Cape Wind meetings in Washington, D.C., beginning today. The meetings are being held as a result of Salazar's recent announcement regarding a final decision about the Cape Wind project. The National Park Service recently stated that [read more]
Dominion Virginia Power's Reliability Improvements Include Adding RE
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Dominion Virginia Power says it will spend $4 billion over three years to improve and expand its ability to provide reliable electric service to its customers. To keep up with growing demand for electricity, the company is adding new gas-fired generating units and a hybrid coal station, in addition to [read more]
NACEL Energy Announces Appointments
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Phoenix-based NACEL Energy Corp. has appointed Andre Schwegler incoming chief financial officer (CFO) and Mark Schaftlein a new member of the company's board of directors. Schwegler was initially retained by the company through an investment banking agreement with European American Equities Inc. (EAE). Under this agreement, he served NACEL Energy [read more]
Puget Sound Energy Issues RFP
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Bellevue, Wash.-based Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) designed to help meet the energy needs of its growing service area. The RFP for new power supplies asks outside power producers, marketers and power-plant developers to help PSE procure approximately 1,000 MW of new electric-resource [read more]
Hughey And Phillips Gains Exclusive License To Obstruction Lighting Products
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Newly formed Hughey & Phillips LLC has acquired an exclusive, perpetual license and all assets for the locally manufactured obstruction lighting products from Urbana, Ohio-based Honeywell Aerospace. The asset purchase and licensing agreement allows Hughey & Phillips to continue providing obstruction lighting and associated products and services to the [read more]
North American Wind Service Alliance, Wind Direct Partner
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The North American Wind Service Alliance (NAWSA), a provider of wind generator repair and replacement services, is joining forces with Wind Direct LLC, a wind turbine gearbox repair and re-manufacturing company. With design and technical expertise, coupled with advanced facilities, NAWSA and Wind Direct are capable of providing quality [read more]

DMI Industries - Sr. Account Managers

Element Power - Proj. Development - Wind & Solar, Dir Eng'r/Proj Mgr - Wind & Solar, Mgr - Solar Energy Resource, Origination Director

Energy Maintenance Service - Key Account Manager

Natural Power Consultants - ZephIR Business Mgr., ZephIR Technician

Iowa Lakes Community College - Wind Turbine Tech Director and Industry Trainer

Wind Capital Group - Project Development: Director, Sr. Manager, Manager; and VP of Transmission


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