Archive for the 'Hydropower' Category
March 8th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate may help the renewables sector. U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and John Ensign (R-NV) have introduced renewable energy legislation that could be a boon for businesses that produce renewable energy technologies, lead to green job creation, and help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Continue reading ‘Feingold-Ensign Bill May Be a Windfall for Renewable Energy Businesses’
February 25th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Robert Kennedy Jr. won’t rest until his vision for a green economy is heard. He’s been visiting college campuses across the country speaking about the environment, energy, and the economy. “Sound economic and environmental policies are intrinsically tied, and energy providers should reward customers for conserving power rather than consuming it,” Kennedy recently told a college audience in Pennsylvania.
Continue reading ‘Robert Kennedy Jr: Green Visionary, Making the Case for Renewable Energy’
February 18th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
Gregory Jaczko, Chairman of the independent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will update power industry leaders on the regulatory issues affecting the current applications for new reactors during a keynote address and Q&A at the EnergyBiz Leadership Forum on February 28-March 2 in Washington DC.
Continue reading ‘Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair to Discuss New Build Regulatory Issues’
February 16th, 2010 by EBR_EBdaily
The EnergyBiz Leadership Forum engages thought leaders and policy makers in new and unique ways. The format, based on an interactive sharing of thoughts between participants and speakers, will serve as a springboard for the development of a sound, cohesive national energy policy. The event is highlighted by notable featured speakers, currently leading the charge for energy innovation and independence.
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September 22nd, 2009 by EBR_EBdaily
Wave energy developer, Aquamarine Power has closed the first round of its fundraising to raise £10 million from investors based in the UK and Ireland.
September 21st, 2009 by EBR_EBdaily
Rentricity Inc. is finalizing the design and will next begin construction on an energy recovery installation within the Water Treatment Facility for the City of Keene, New Hampshire. The City of Keene, population 22,500, received a grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for roughly 50 percent of the project cost.
September 17th, 2009 by EBR_EBdaily
The National Hydropower Association announced the formation of two new councils designed to explore and support some of the technologies that will help propel the industry toward its goal of doubling installed capacity.
September 15th, 2009 by EBR_EBdaily

September 9th, 2009 by EBR_EBdaily
Insolvent paper company AbitibiBowater has agreed to sell its share of the Manicouagan hydropower plant to a new joint venture established by Hydro-Quebec and aluminum company Alcoa Inc.
September 2nd, 2009 by EBR_EBdaily
London-based Energy Financing Team (EFT) is prepared to invest €100 million [US $143.6 million] to build a hydropower plant in southeastern Bosnia, according to Bosnia’s Serb Republic energy ministry.