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2009 Renewable Energy Data Book

Full Title: 2009 Renewable Energy Data Book Author(s): R. Gelman, et al. Publisher(s): USDOE Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Publication Date: 8/2010 Identifier(s): DOE/GO-102010-3074 Language: English Length: 132 pages, PDF Full Text: -->DOWNLOAD FILE<-- Description: Trends and Key Findings on Renewable Energy Consumption and...
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A Bright Future for the Heartland: Powering the Midwest Economy with Clean Energy

Full Title: A Bright Future for the Heartland: Powering the Midwest Economy with Clean Energy Author(s): Claudio Martinez, Jeff Deyette, Sandra Sattler, Anne McKibbin Publisher(s): Union of Concerned Scientists Publication Date: 7/2011 Language: English Length:...
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An Illustrative Framework for a Clean Energy Standard for the Power Sector

Full Title: An Illustrative Framework for a Clean Energy Standard for the Power Sector Author(s): Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Publisher(s): Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Publication Date: 11/2011 Language: English Length: 12...
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Analysis of the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012

Full Title: Analysis of the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 Author(s): U.S. Energy and Information Administration Publisher(s): U.S. Energy and Information Administration Publication Date: 5/2012 Language: English Length: 44 pages, PDF Full Text: –>DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT<– Additional...
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Are Renewables Becoming Competitive?

Historically, widespread uptake of renewable energy has been limited by relatively high costs as compared to traditional energy sources. A 2011 IEA report argued that “renewable energy … is becoming...
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Assessment of Incentives and Employment Impacts of Solar Industry Deployment

Full Title: Assessment of Incentives and Employment Impacts of Solar Industry Deployment Author(s): David P. Vogt, Susan M. Schexnayder, Tom N. Yoder, Edward J. Lapsa, and Alexandra T. Brewer Publisher(s): The University...
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Beyond Boom and Bust: Putting Clean Tech On a Path To Subsidy Independence

Full Title: Beyond Boom and Bust: Putting Clean Tech On a Path To Subsidy Independence Author(s): Mark Muro, Jesse Jenkins, Letha Tawney, Michael Shellenberger, Alex Trembath, and Ted Nordhaus Publisher(s): The Brookings...
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Bio-Methanol: How Energy Choices in the Western United States can Help Mitigate Global Climate Change

Full Title: Bio-Methanol: How Energy Choices in the Western United States can Help Mitigate Global Climate Change Author(s): K. Vogt, D. Vogt, T. Patel-Weynand, Ravi Upadhye, et al. Publisher(s): Renewable Energy Publication Date:...
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Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future

Note: Synopsis drawn from the report. Synopsis intended solely for the purpose of generating discussion. Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future by the Obama Administration Demand for oil in countries like China and...
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Can you afford green power?

Full Title:  Can you afford green power? Author(s): E. Brock Publisher(s): American City and County Publication Date: 7/2008 Identifier(s): Am City Cty 123 no7 Jl 2008 Language: English Length: 6 pages, PDF Full Text: -->DOWNLOAD FILE<-- Description (excerpt): Locals...
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Clean Energy Loan Guarantee Program

The high-profile and controversial collapse of Solyndra and Beacon Power has led critics to question the integrity and merit of DOE’s loan guarantee program. Energy Secretary Steven Chu was asked...
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Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012

Full Title: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 Author(s): Senator Jeff Bingaman Publisher(s): U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Publication Date: 4/2012 Language: English Length: 24 pages, PDF Full Text: –>DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT<– Bill Summary: ...
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Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 Introduced

Senate Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) has introduced the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012, which would require electric utilities to derive increasing percentages of their supply...
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Coal Companies Shuttering Mines on Low U.S. Demand

Alpha Natural Resources, the nation's third-largest coal producer, has announced that it will “close four mines in Kentucky and West Virginia and idle two more over the next 12 months.”...
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Democratizing the Electricity System: A Vision for the 21st Century Grid

Full Title: Democratizing the Electricity System: A Vision for the 21st Century Grid Author(s): John Farrell Publisher(s): Institute for Local Self Reliance Publication Date: 6/2011 Language: English Length: 51 pages, PDF Full Text: –>DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT<– Description (excerpt): Wind...
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Discussion Catalyst: Electrical Transmission

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Discussion Catalyst: Geothermal

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Discussion Catalyst: Hydrogen

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Discussion Catalyst: Natural Gas and LNG

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Discussion Catalyst: Solar

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Discussion Catalyst: Wind

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DOE Forging Ahead with Loan Guarantees

Last week, DOE announced plans to continue its provision of loan guarantees for approved renewable energy projects. The announcement comes seven months after the controversy surrounding the agency’s loan to...
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Energy Revolution: A Sustainable Global Energy Outlook

Full Title: Energy Revolution: A Sustainable Global Energy Outlook Author(s): Oliver Schäfer, Arthouros Zervos, Sven Teske, Jan Béranek, and Stephanie Tunmore Publisher(s): Greenpeace and European Renewable Energy Council Publication Date: 10/2008 Language: English Length: 212...
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Energy Storage and the Future of Energy

The New York Times recently published an article outlining the role of energy storage in facilitating increased adoption of renewable energy. The article highlights two companies – SolarReserve and BrightSource...
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energy [r]evolution: A Sustainable Global Energy Outlook

Full Title:  energy [r]evolution: A Sustainable Global Energy Outlook Author(s): S. Teske, et al. Publisher(s):  Greenpeace Publication Date: 10/2008 Identifier(s):  ISBN 9789073361898 Language: English Length: 212 pages, PDF Full Text: -->DOWNLOAD FILE<-- Description (excerpt): Renewable energy, combined with the...
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