Smart Grid News Summary
IBM and Cisco announce smart grid initiatives; Xcel launches Boulder smart grid; and Duke chooses additional
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Ocean Renewable Power Receives $1.3M in DOE Funds
Portland, Maine-based company will receive funding for tidal projects in Alaska and
CA Company Licenses Biofuel Technology for Dead Trees
Pyrolysis technique developed at UGA produces low-sulfur biofuel and
EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Standard
The standards would boost fuel economy and set the first national tailpipe standard for heat-trapping
Schwarzenegger Creates 33% RPS By Executive Order
California governor moves quickly on his promise to raise the quota for renewable
Investors Representing $13T Call for Strong Climate Treaty
Four investment groups join together in call for immediate action on global climate
Without Action, Poor Nations Will Bear Climate Change Burden – Report
With assistance, developing countries can shift to lower-carbon paths while promoting development and reducing poverty, World Bank report
Will Spain Cut Subsidies for Concentrating Solar?
Last year Spain drastically cut subsidies for photovoltaic power but left solar thermal subsidies in place. A Reuters piece looks at the currrent
Abengoa Solar to Add Concentrating Solar to Xcel Coal Plant
Four thermal megawatt concentrating solar plant is expected to boost efficiency of traditional power plant and reduce CO2