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Weekly Clean Energy Roundup:March 29, 2006

News and Events Alexander Karsner Sworn in as Assistant Secretary for EERE Trade Group Says U.S. Geothermal Power Production Growing Fast Texas Rivals California for Wind Power in Latest AWEA Rankings ADM and Metabolix to Build Biobased Plastics Plant in Iowa States Offer Cash Prizes for Clean Energy Business Proposals Energy ConnectionsCompany Proposes to Build a Coal-to-Liquids Plant in Wyoming News and EventsAlexander Karsner Sworn in as Assistant Secretary for EEREEnergy Secretary Samuel Bodman swore in Alexander “Andy” Karsner as Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) on March 23rd. Assistant Secretary Karsner was confirmed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate on March 16th. He previously served as managing director of Enercorp LLC, which was known for international project development, management, and financing of renewable energy infrastructure. Karsner’s global energy experience has encompassed a wide range of technologies, including biomass, wind energy, and distributed generation based upon renewable technologies. His international experience includes living and working in Pakistan and Hong Kong and working throughout Asia. See the DOE press release and Karsner’s testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Trade Group Says U.S. Geothermal Power Production Growing FastNew geothermal power projects in seven western states […]

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US Senators Say Renewable Energy Deserves Full Funding

A bipartisan coalition of Senators led by Idaho’s Mike Crapo and Iowa’s Tom Harkin is asking Senate appropriators to ensure programs improving renewable energy production and resulting economic development receive the full funding possible in the coming fiscal year. Crapo, Harkin, and 20 other Senators signing the letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, note that Section 9006 of the 2002 Farm Bill has expanded the use of renewable energy such as wind, solar power, ethanol and biodiesel. “This renewable energy program creates jobs in rural America, saves energy, and produces a cleaner environment,” said Crapo, who is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry, Conservation and Rural Revitalization. “The Section 9006 program has already helped to produce more than 170 million gallons a year of ethanol and biofuels and more than 300 megawatts of wind power. The 150 energy efficiency projects, including some in my home state of Idaho, have saved America millions of dollars in energy costs. We must continue this record of success to work for energy independence.” Crapo noted he heard strong support for renewable energy when he toured Idaho earlier this year to […]

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REI Steps Up to 20 Percent Green Power

Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing outdoor gear and apparel, announced at its annual meeting Monday that it will purchase 10 million kilowatt hours of green power, or 20 percent of the company’s national electricity usage. The purchase of wind, landfill gas and solar generated electricity will provide 100 percent of the power for 17 of REI’s 82 retail stores, and is equivalent to the annual use of more than 1,000 average homes. The switch to renewable resources eliminates over 5,500 tons of CO2, equivalent to removing more than 1,000 average cars from the road. “Snow in the mountains and clean water in streams and lakes are essential to REI’s mission of helping people enjoy the outdoors,” said REI President and CEO Sally Jewell. “This is a significant addition to REI’s commitment to being good stewards for the environment,” Jewell said. “While our grants program supports the work of thousands of volunteers caring for public lands and introducing young people to outdoor recreation, we also are taking a close look at our business practices to reduce our environmental footprint.” REI has joined the Green Power Partnership, a voluntary partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and organizations […]

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