Alternative Energy in the News

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Alternative Energy News Saturday March 17th 2007

Research reveals interesting information about nuclear power
(The Daily News of Newburyport: Thu, 15 Mar) Thanks to all of you who directed me to where I could find the text of the "State of the Union Address 2007." It is there on the Internet for all to see that Mr. Bush made no mention of nuclear energy being renewable.

A Step Toward Inexpensive Geothermal Energy
(Science Daily: Fri, 16 Mar) In the debate over alternative energy resources, geothermal technology has received scant media attention. Advocates call it one of the cleanest, sustainable energy resources available. However, steep construction, equipment and drilling costs have prevented more widespread development of geothermal technology. An Ohio University hydrothermal systems expert is working to change that.

EU To Detail Shared Renewable Energy Aims By Year End-Official
(Nasdaq: Wed, 14 Mar) STRASBOURG, France (AP)-The European Commission will work out details by the end of the year of how European Union member states will share the target of producing 20% of the bloc's power through renewable energy by 2020, an official said Wednesday.

US set to help Libya build nuclear power plant
(AFP via Yahoo! News: Mon, 12 Mar) The United States is to help Libya to build a first nuclear power plant under an accord to be signed soon, in another sign of warming ties, the official JANA news agency reported on Monday.

NREL gets extra $107 million
(Addict 3D: Sat, 17 Mar) Golden - The National Renewable Energy Laboratory will get $107 million more in the current budget year, Sen.

Japan: Nuclear Reactor Cover-up
(New York Times: Fri, 16 Mar) A nuclear power plant operator, the Hokuriku Electric Power Company, shut down a reactor in central Ishikawa Prefecture for inspection after it admitted that it had covered up a 15-minute uncontrollable nuclear chain reaction in 1999.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON A NUCLEAR PLANT
(KPVI-TV: Fri, 16 Mar) Thursday night was the people's chance to comment on a new plan that could mean a new nuclear facility in eastern Idaho. More than 400 people were there to offer their opinion about the new global nuclear energy partnership.

EPA issues N.E. Community Energy Challenge
(Providence Business News: Fri, 16 Mar) BOSTON "" The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is challenging communities across New England to examine their energy use, improve energy efficiency, adopt renewable-energy options that both reduce air pollution and save money, and promote energy efficiency and renewable energy to local companies.

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