Monthly Archives: June 2008

"Every item of consumer goods that is trucked shows in its price the effect of the cost of fuel  So we have to grit our teeth in the store at the cash register as much as at the pump." The … Continue reading →

BISMARCK: The North Dakota Alliance for Renewable Energy has commended Governor John Hoeven on Thursday’s presentation of the final Empower Commission report. The report should serve as a springboard for new initiatives to enhance all sectors of our energy economy, … Continue reading →

"Emerging Energy Research (EER), a research and advisory firm analyzing clean and renewable energy markets, expects the global installed wind base to grow more than fivefold from its 2007 total of 94 GW to more than 576 GW by 2020 … Continue reading →

There are many factors to consider when determining whether to purchase a hybrid or just a smaller car, or to simply walk, bike, take transit, carpool and drive the car you already own less to save money, energy and emmissions.  … Continue reading →

"But on Thursday, commissioners also were asking two broader but equally important questions: Given the new climate change goals, does the state want to take a contradictory stance on a carbon-emitting coal plant? Or, from a different perspective, is the … Continue reading →

"The USGS said in April that the Bakken holds as much as 4.3 billion barrels that can be recovered using today’s engineering techniques  That’s still the largest accumulation of crude in the 48 contiguous states  But North Dakota, where Bakken … Continue reading →

"Carpenters, who will be needed to make buildings more energy efficient, for example, earn an average of $20 per hour in Minnesota. Electricians, needed for expanding mass transit systems, earn an average of $27, while machinists who make wind-power components … Continue reading →

"They thought this might have commercial applications here on ground," Malmskog says "They heard about the Xcel (Energy) Renewable Energy Development Fund, and then came to Crystal Sugar and said, ‘If we applied for one of t hese grants, would … Continue reading →

"They thought this might have commercial applications here on ground," Malmskog says "They heard about the Xcel (Energy) Renewable Energy Development Fund, and then came to Crystal Sugar and said, ‘If we applied for one of t hese grants, would … Continue reading →

"The concept of ultra-large modules was very attractive to our customers. We now have demonstrated the capability to produce ultra-large modules on a fully integrated line," says Dr. Rajeeva Lahri, CEO and founder of Signet Solar Inc. "This is a … Continue reading →