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Alternative Energy News Thursday March 27th 2008



(AFX UK Focus) 2008-03-26 16:06 GMT: Renewable Energy says chairman Liston buys 25,000 shares at 115 pence each(AFX UK Focus) 2008-03-26 16:06 GMT: Renewable Energy says chairman Liston buys 25,000 shares at 115 pence each
(Interactive Investor: Wed, 26 Mar) LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Renewable Energy Generation Ltd said chairman Michael Liston has bought 25,000 shares at 115 pence each, lifting his stake to 48,131 shares. TFN.newsdesk@thomson.com vsr/am


Low on fuel and no sign of deal, nuclear power plants take a hitLow on fuel and no sign of deal, nuclear power plants take a hit
(Express India: Wed, 26 Mar) With the Indo-US civil nuclear cooperation agreement still far from being done, a shortage in fuel supplies has resulted in a majority of nuclear power plants in India...


Federal officials investigate incident at Byron Nuclear Power PlantFederal officials investigate incident at Byron Nuclear Power Plant
(WQAD Moline: Thu, 27 Mar) BYRON, Ill. (AP) - Federal officials are investigating a problem with electrical transformers at the Exelon Generation Company's Byron Nuclear Power Plant in northern Illinois.


(AFX UK Focus) 2008-03-25 11:55 GMT: India's Power Finance, IREDA sign pact to finance renewable energy projects(AFX UK Focus) 2008-03-25 11:55 GMT: India's Power Finance, IREDA sign pact to finance renewable energy projects
(Interactive Investor: Tue, 25 Mar) MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - India's Power Finance Corp Ltd (PFC) said it has signed a pact with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA), to facilitate joint financing of renewable energy, energy efficiency, conservation, and medium and large hydro projects.



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TVA discusses pros and cons of nuclear powerTVA discusses pros and cons of nuclear power
(WVLT-TV Knoxville: Tue, 25 Mar) The Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church hosted a public forum on the pros and cons of nuclear power Monday night. It centered on TVA's decision to complete it's second nuclear unit at the Watts Bar Plant and possibly build a new plant in Alabama.


UAE sets up nuclear agencyUAE sets up nuclear agency
(AME Info: Mon, 24 Mar) The UAE is setting up a Nuclear Energy Authority to look into the use of nuclear power to help provide the country’s energy needs. The decision follows an agreement signed with France in January to develop a nuclear programme. The agency has an initial capital of Dhs375m.


Environmental study next step for Maui's wave-energy projectEnvironmental study next step for Maui's wave-energy project
(BizJournals: Mon, 24 Mar) Australian technology company Oceanlinx is moving ahead with a wave-energy project that would anchor large floating generators off Maui's Pauwela Point and could power up to 2,500 homes.


Renewable energy costsRenewable energy costs
(Worcester Telegram & Gazette: Sun, 23 Mar) Maximum estimated monthly residential cost in New Hampshire this year to subsidize renewable power. Based on 500 kilowatt-hours of usage. Amounts could be lower depending on the availability and price of renewable energy. The subsidy is expected to grow in the future.


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