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Alternative Energy News Thursday June 14th 2007



Power firms eye nuke, renewable energyPower firms eye nuke, renewable energy
(Stuff: Thu, 14 Jun) The number of utilities expecting renewable and nuclear power to be a bigger part of the future energy mix has more than doubled since last year, according to a global survey published by PricewaterhouseCoopers.


The future of renewable energyThe future of renewable energy
(KTVA Anchorage: Thu, 14 Jun) In Congress there are competing plans on the future of renewable energy. On Wednesday, Alaska's senate delegation picked their side, backing the clean portfolio standard over the federal renewable portfolio/electricity standard.


Senate Democrats Want Renewable EnergySenate Democrats Want Renewable Energy
(The Herald-Sun: Wed, 13 Jun) Senate Democrats proposed a requirement Wednesday that 15 percent of the nation's electricity be produced by wind, biomass and other renewable energy sources.


AMHD: Applies for $25M Renewable Energy Research and Development GrantAMHD: Applies for $25M Renewable Energy Research and Development Grant
(Nasdaq: Mon, 11 Jun) Amelot Holdings, Inc. (AMHD) has formally filed its intention to respond for a Renewable Energy Research and Development Grant as authorized in Section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This grant opportunity provides up to $25 million in funding for a demonstration of integrated biorefinery operations for producing biofuels and other chemical materials products.



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Nuclear power station shut downNuclear power station shut down
(BBC News: Mon, 11 Jun) Engineers closed down the Hunterston nuclear power station after temperature problems.


Polaris concession upheld, drilling to begin in Aug - NicaraguaPolaris concession upheld, drilling to begin in Aug - Nicaragua
(Business News Americas: Tue, 12 Jun) Toronto-based renewable energy company Polaris Geothermal reported Nicaragua's attorney general has issued a resolution upholding Polaris' San Jacinto-Tizate geothermal concession.


Areva in non-exclusive talks to buy UraminAreva in non-exclusive talks to buy Uramin
(Energy Business Review: Thu, 14 Jun) French state-owned nuclear energy group Areva has confirmed that it is in non-exclusive talks with Canadian uranium mining company Uramin about acquiring the company, Reuters has reported.


South Korean pipe maker may invest in Ukraine's facilitiesSouth Korean pipe maker may invest in Ukraine's facilities
(RosBusinessConsulting: Wed, 13 Jun) RBC, 13.06.2007, Kiev 09:57:46. Ukraine's National Nuclear Energy Generating Corporation Energoatom has made a proposal to Sung Il (South Korea) to participate in its investment plan to develop Ukraine's production of pipes for its nuclear plants, both existing and to be built in line with the country's energy strategy up to 2030, Energoatom's press office said.


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