Insights from our Editorial Team
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Aug 30, 2010
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Duke Energy's chief executive doesn't mince words.
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Aug 27, 2010
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The first-ever federal license to proceed with a utility-scale tidal energy project in this country has been issued in Oregon. After an extensive permitting process, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given the thumbs up to Ocean Power Technologies.
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Aug 25, 2010
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Juggling four bowling pins is difficult enough, even for the polished entertainer.
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Aug 23, 2010
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Hydropower may be green energy's forgotten cousin. But industry representatives are keen to push it hard now that the U.S. Congress is grappling with energy legislation. They say that hydro holds great potential, noting that despite being an emissions-free source only 3 percent of 79,000 U.S. dams are capable of producing such energy.
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Aug 20, 2010
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Efforts to enact legislation that would limit carbon emissions have seemingly stalled. So it would appear that new standards to make the transmission wires more amenable to transporting green electrons are untimely. But those who are in charge of ensuring the dependency of the electric grid say that such measures are vital.
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Aug 18, 2010
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Aug 16, 2010
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Aug 13, 2010
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If energy consumption is a major standard by which to judge economic prowess, then China has joined the big leagues. The International Energy Agency now reports that China has surpassed this country to become the world's biggest energy consumer.
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Aug 11, 2010
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Carbon capture could become commercial within 10-15 years. And while it holds the potential to significantly cut heat-trapping emissions, it may be noticeably more expensive than current technologies and thereby cause consumers to pay more.
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Aug 09, 2010
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When PPL won the auction to acquire E.ON's Kentucky utilities in April, the stock plunged nearly 10 percent and left many investors scratching their heads. In fact, the stock started its steep downward spiral a few days before the actual sale when the Allentown, Pa.-based company was named by E.ON as one of three potential buyers for the assets.
