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Alternative Energy News Friday June 15th 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.


Siemens PG to upgrade Swedish nuclear power plant turbinesSiemens PG to upgrade Swedish nuclear power plant turbines
(Energy Business Review: Fri, 15 Jun) The power generation unit of German firm Siemens has been awarded a contract to upgrade the low-pressure turbines at unit two of the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant in Sweden by OKG AB, a Swedish subsidiary of German utility E.ON.


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.



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Utilities keener on nuclear and windUtilities keener on nuclear and wind
(FT.com via Yahoo! News: Fri, 15 Jun) Utilities have become much more positive about prospects for wind and nuclear power over the past year, according to a global survey of executives.


Bill Scher: Renewable Energy: Make Conservatives FilibusterBill Scher: Renewable Energy: Make Conservatives Filibuster
(HuffingtonPost: Thu, 14 Jun) A majority of the Senate supports adding a provision to the Senate energy bill now under consideration, but Senate conservatives are blocking its passage with a filibuster.


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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