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Outlook on Renewable Energy Sector |
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
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Washington (February 9, 2010): Today, top executives in the renewable energy sector gathered to applaud 2009’s strong renewable energy development but emphasized the need for Congress to swiftly enact key policies to continue accelerated growth across the entire sector in order to add jobs and boost economic growth in 2010.
Executives stressed that if these policies are not enacted, the renewable energy sector could face a downturn in investment and jobs in 2010. Participants in today’s press conference represented the full scope of the renewables sector, including Denise Bode, CEO, American Wind Energy Association (AWEA); Linda Church Ciocci, Executive Director, National Hydropower Association (NHA); Robert Cleaves, President and CEO, Biomass Power Association (BPA); Karl Gawell, Executive Director of the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA); and Rhone Resch, President and CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
The renewable energy leaders called for Congress to pass a strong national renewable energy standard (RES) with clear near- and long-term goals, along with expansion and extension of credit incentives, and comprehensive legislation. These policies will maintain American competitiveness and attract tens of billions of dollars of investment in clean energy production and manufacturing facilities. A major new study conducted by Navigant Consulting, Inc. reveals that a 25% by 2025 national RES would result in 274,000 more renewable energy jobs than a no-national RES policy scenario.
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It Ain't Easy Being Green in Boulder, Colorado |
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
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New York from Wall Street Journal online from 2/12/2010: The City of Boulder prides itself on being an eco-conscious town. So how come it's been so hard to get residents to reduce their dependence of fossil fuels? WSJ's Stephanie Simon reports. This story illustrates how difficult it is to get residents even in a "green" community to change their lifestyle choices. Click here to see the video. |
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UGI Offers Energy Advisor |
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Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
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Reading: Free of charge, current UGI Utilities, Inc. commercial and industrial customers can use and access the UGI Utilities Energy Advisor service. The UGI Utilities Energy Advisor service includes a Technical and Business "Ask an Expert" Hotline (one-on-one access to engineers and industry & business experts), proprietary information databases & libraries (including benchmark and targeted research tools), and monthly informational and resource-rich Newsletter. Click here to connect. |
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Renewable Energy Breakfasts Begin in April |
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Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
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Lancaster: Beginning on April 22 in conjunction with its first Field Day, the Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy will be sponsoring a quarterly breakfast for people who work in the field of renewable energy. Each breakfast will feature a speaker around topics of interest. However, another reason for the events revolves around the networking and information sharing that we all need to stay apprised on what is happening in this rapidly developing field. The breakfasts will be held at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd. in Lancaster. Cost is $25. Joyce Lenox will be the registrar and can be contacted at 717-735-0333 or
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. Scott Sheely is the contact for information on the programs.
A tentative schedule is as follows: April 22, 2010; July 20, 2010; October 19, 2010, and January 12, 2011. Look for more information and topics soon. |
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