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Alternative Energy News Thursday July 5th 2007



ACE launches insurance solution for UK renewable energy sectorACE launches insurance solution for UK renewable energy sector
(Insurance Business Review: Thu, 05 Jul) General insurance firm ACE European Group has launched ACE Renewable Energy, an innovative insurance offering for UK renewable energy producers and providers in a single policy.


NC Senate Passes Renewable Energy BillNC Senate Passes Renewable Energy Bill
(Environmental Defense: Tue, 03 Jul) (Raleigh, NC -- July 3, 2007) Environmental Defense today applauded the North Carolina Senate for passage of Senate Bill 3, which would establish a 12.5% renewable energy and efficiency standard (REPS).


The current unfounded hype about new nuclear energy expansion and the wonders of uranium calls for a focus on some of ...The current unfounded hype about new nuclear energy expansion and the wonders of uranium calls for a focus on some of ...
(Financial Mail: Mon, 02 Jul) is produced at every step in the nuclear fuel cycle, except fission. If nuclear energy grows, so will carbon emissions The excess demand, of about 37%, is met by stockpiles accumulated before 1980. These stockpiles are derived in part from the conversion of old nuclear weapons.


Iranian official claim nuclear power plant Russia building in Iran to be finished by SeptemberIranian official claim nuclear power plant Russia building in Iran to be finished by September
(Pravda: Tue, 03 Jul) An Iranian official said the nuclear power plant Russia is building in Iran will be completed by September, but the Russian company said that was unrealistic.



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Approval given for Chubu Electric nuclear power plant to use MOX fuelApproval given for Chubu Electric nuclear power plant to use MOX fuel
(Japan Today: Wed, 04 Jul) TOKYO — The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved on Wednesday a plan by Chubu Electric Power Co to use plutonium-uranium mixed oxide fuel to generate electricity at a nuclear power plant, the third utility permitted to engage in so-called pluthermal power generation.


Perry Nuclear Power Plant Reactor Shut Down For RepairsPerry Nuclear Power Plant Reactor Shut Down For Repairs
(Cleveland - NewsNet5 via Yahoo! News: Tue, 03 Jul) The reactor at the Perry nuclear power plant has been shut down.


Few Are Investing in Alternative EnergyFew Are Investing in Alternative Energy
(The Herald-Sun: Thu, 05 Jul) Most U.S. investors see putting money into alternative energy companies as both potentially lucrative and a way to support the environment. But while many might see opportunity, few are taking it.


IBM to establish center of excellence for nuclear power in FranceIBM to establish center of excellence for nuclear power in France
(Energy Business Review: Wed, 04 Jul) US-based IT firm IBM has announced that it is to establish a global center of excellence for nuclear power in La Gaude, France, which will be based at the companys existing industry solutions center. The initiative is intended to support safe, reliable and efficient electricity generation by energy companies worldwide.


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