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Alternative Energy News Friday December 21st 2007



End push for nuclear power and focus on renewable energyEnd push for nuclear power and focus on renewable energy
(USA Today: Fri, 21 Dec) End push for nuclear power and focus on renewable energy John M. Goldenring - San Diego The problem with nuclear power as a solution for global warming is the same as it has always been — some waste can't be...


Northwest Wades Into Wave Energy With Experimental PlantNorthwest Wades Into Wave Energy With Experimental Plant
(Oregon Public Broadcasting: Fri, 21 Dec) Vancouver, British Columbia-based Finavera Renewables got a federal permit Thursday to build the nation's first experimental wave energy plant.


Study: West Michigan could play a big role in advancement of alternative energyStudy: West Michigan could play a big role in advancement of alternative energy
(WZZM 13 Grand Rapids: Tue, 18 Dec) There's good news for West Mighigan manufacturers, if they're willing to diversify and include alternative energy in their portfolio.


Russia: At least one year needed to complete Iran nuclear power plantRussia: At least one year needed to complete Iran nuclear power plant
(Al Bawaba: Thu, 20 Dec) Iran's first nuclear power plant, which is being built by Russia, will not come online until late 2008, Russian news reports said Thursday.



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Legislature elbows out Lincolnville representative's nuclear power proposalLegislature elbows out Lincolnville representative's nuclear power proposal
(Camden Herald: Thu, 20 Dec) LINCOLNVILLE — The proposal by State Rep. Bob Walker, R-Lincolnville, to create a nuclear power authority in Maine has not been accepted for consideration by the Legislature.


Tianwan to become key nuclear power baseTianwan to become key nuclear power base
(China Daily: Thu, 20 Dec) China plans to build eight nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of 8,000 megawatts (MW) at Tianwan nuclear power station, in a move to make the plant one of the nation's primary power bases.


House approves alternative-energy measureHouse approves alternative-energy measure
(Denver Post: Wed, 19 Dec) The House approved legislation aimed at boosting alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power at the expense of the oil-and-gas industry. It faces GOP opposition in the Senate and a presidential veto threat.


Denali Commission sets aside funds for alternative energyDenali Commission sets aside funds for alternative energy
(KTVA Anchorage: Tue, 18 Dec) The federally funded Denali Commission is taking the unprecedented step of setting aside funds specifically for alternative energy projects. The agency sent out a request for proposals last week that would help reduce energy consumption or increase the efficiency of current energy projects.


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