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What's New Henderson suing over Galloo OK Watertown Daily Times (2/8) The town of Henderson is asking a judge to annul the town of Hounsfield Planning Board's site plan approval for the proposed Galloo Island Wind Farm. Council says site approval lacks environmental, public notice requirements. $45M solar energy farm The Peterborough Examiner (2/6) About 140 acres of farmland just west of Peterborough, Ontario will be transformed into a $45-million solar farm project capable of producing renewable energy for about 1,500 homes each year. Grand Rapids denied federal grant for Lakeshore Drive wind turbine, but plans move forward The Grand Rapids Press (2/3) The denial of a $9.95 million federal grant is not stopping the efforts of Grand Rapids, Mich., to build two wind turbines along Lakeshore Drive near Lake Michigan. BP may drop forest wind farm plan Ludington Daily News (2/3) BP Alternative Energy is considering withdrawing its request for a wind farm special use permit for Manistee National Forest land in Grant Township, according to Huron-Manistee National Forest Planner Patty O’Connell. No wind farm proposal before Ludington city, yet Ludington Daily News (1/25) Ludington City Manager John Shay said the city council, which met Monday, is not currently scheduled to hear a presentation about a proposal to build a 100-square-mile wind farm in Lake Michigan off shore from southern Mason County and northern Oceana County. Opposition against Galloo Island Wind Farm grows News 10 Now Syracuse (1/23) The Opposition is growing, and growing quickly against the idea of wind farms in the communities along Lake Ontario. More than 100 people met Saturday morning to discuss the proposed Galloo Island wind farm and the transmission line that would carry the power.
Overview Renewable energy is derived from resources that are generally not depletable, such as the sun, wind and water movement. These sources of natural energy can be converted into usable energy in several ways, including a number of relatively mature technologies such as hydropower, biomass and waste combustion. Renewable energy may substitute for oil use and conventional electricity production, and may curb greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and other waste generation from energy use. It supplies about 8% of national energy demand. Renewable energy equipment is increasingly recognized as a "critical" pollution-prevention technology. Reference: Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
General Resources Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) The center helps communities design and implement innovative strategies, including energy programs, that enhance the local economy, environment and quality of life. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) EREN is the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's premier resource for information on renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Oak Ridge National Laboratory This multidisciplinary research and development program promotes the development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies. Energy Federation Incorporated EFI strives to assist people and organizations in their efforts to use energy and water efficiently. Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that educates, advocates, promotes, and publicly demonstrates renewable energy technologies in the Great Lakes bioregion. Great Lakes Wind Collaborative The Great Lakes Wind Collaborative (GLWC) is a group established to build consensus and identify and address issues affecting the planning, development, and operation of wind power facilities in the Great Lakes region. Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Energy and Regulatory Matters Information Service MREA is a network for sharing ideas, resources, and information with individuals, businesses, and communities to promote a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency. Midwestern Governernor’s Energy Security and Climate Stewarship Platform Midwest Governors Association Midwestern governors and Canadian premiers signed ambitious regional accords intended to stimulate economic development and job creation via a comprehensive set of renewable and low-carbon energy technologies and strategies. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) NREL is the nation's leading laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research. RENEW Wisconin Promotes clean energy strategies for powering Wisconsin's economy in an environmentally responsible manner. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Energy Systems in Canada Independent Power Producers' Society of Ontario The society provides information to help people produce and/or use energy in the most intelligent and environmentally friendly ways possible. Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) Formerly known as the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), REPP's goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs. Sustainable Energy for Economic Development Four organizations: Clean Water Fund, Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy, The Minnesota Project and the Sustainable Resources Center, have joined forces to work with farmers, rural leaders and organizations, and energy advocates to build a stronger base of support for renewable energy development in Minnesota. The Source for Renewable Energy This site provides a global database of renewable energy-related businesses.
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