October 14, 2009: Tres Amigas Could Solve Transmission Problem
The Tres Amigas Project in New Mexico would connect three major electricity grids to bring renewables to the rest of the country with direct current superconducting cables.
A piece at Grist takes readers through the underground electricity grid in New York City to better understand the nation’s electric power structure.
Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R. - South Carolina) support of a clean energy bill earned him the title of “GOP maverick on climate change.”
Over 460 schools participated in the Department of Energy-funded “America’s Greenest Campus” contest.
Comfort Inn and Pursol Solar Systems are teaming up to push solar energy beyond boutique hotels.
Short-sighted critics have proclaimed the economic stimulus package a failure, despite the fact that only about a fifth of its funds have been allocated and the plan was intended to work slowly over a long stretch of time.
Local Green: Governor David Patterson signed the Green Jobs-Green New York bill into law, which helps homeowners and small businesses finance the upfront costs of energy efficiency upgrades. New York Apollo supported the bill.
The public-private Dry Lake Wind Power Project is Arizona’s first commercial scale wind farm.
The Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) organizes volunteers to weatherize New England homes.
–Christopher Greenspan
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