Results for keyword: solar power
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Redefining "renewable" to get a clean energy bill through Congress
As his retirement looms, Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., pushes a "clean energy" bill, one that broadens the energy mix beyond traditional "renewable" sources.
by Judith Lewis Mernit, Apr 15, 2012 -
Solar power works best when it stays small and local
Industrial-style, large-scale solar developments on Western public lands are simply not the right way to go.
by Janine Blaeloch, Apr 11, 2012 -
Obama praises natural gas, but is there enough to satisfy U.S. demand?
In his State of the Union speech, President Obama tried to please everyone, but even his renewable energy proposals rely on finding more natural gas than may exist.
by Judith Lewis Mernit, Feb 19, 2012 -
Boulder, Colo., votes for energy independence -- from its utility
After a hard-fought political campaign the town of Boulder passed a ballot initiative allowing it to create its own municipal utility in order to help reach its ambitious environmental goals.
by Nathan Rice, Dec 27, 2011 -
Feds attempt to speed complicated process of building power lines
The Obama administration's electrical transmission permitting agencies are cooperating to speed grid updates and fast track clean energy projects, as demand for power grows.
by Sarah Gilman, Nov 15, 2011 -
BLM shields renewable projects from mining speculation
New rule clears the way for solar and wind projects on public land.
by Emilene Ostlind, Jun 09, 2011 -
Rural Oregon timber county seeks economic revival through renewables
Rural Lake County, Ore., has gone from a timber economy to one based on producing - and exporting - renewable energy.
by Lee van der Voo, Mar 27, 2011 -
Energy exporters: Stay out of the San Luis Valley
Xcel and Tri-State have overly ambitious plans for massive solar energy development in Colorado’s San Luis Valley.
by Ceal Smith, Jun 17, 2010 -
Limbo land: Brownfields for green energy
Across the West, contaminated landscapes are becoming home to renewable energy projects.
by Cally Carswell, Jun 04, 2010 -
Solar salvation?
Timber companies and unemployed workers are looking to renewable energy for an economic boost.
by Arla Shephard, Aug 27, 2009






