|
|
|
|
|
|
Renewable Energy Plan Too Good for Just Texas
Lost in the presidential election of 2000 was the success of renewable energy in Texas. Under the leadership of then-Gov. George W. Bush, Texas passed an environmentally friendly bill that required utilities to add renewable energy to the portfolio of energy resources. It works and has become a model for the nation. Now, a congressional conference committee is meeting in Washington to finalize the first comprehensive energy bill in at least a decade. Potentially, one of the most significant provisions is a national renewable portfolio standard that looks a lot like the one then-Gov. Bush signed into law in Texas in 1999. It should become federal law. The Texas Renewable Portfolio Standard, or RPS, calls for the construction of 2000 megawatts of new renewable generation by 2009 -- enough energy to power nearly 750,000 homes. In addition to the more than 900 megawatts already in place, that would be enough power to produce about 2 1/2 percent of the state's electricity needs. TXU, Reliant Energy, Austin Energy and other utilities have been buying even more power from renewables than required under the law. The program has stimulated the development of so much cost-effective renewable generation, that in just three years, we're almost halfway to the goal. We've got a word for that in Texas: success.
Most of the renewable energy being added in Texas is from wind, which is clean, cost-competitive, domestically available and limitless. In Texas, our wind resource has led some to call us the new wind capital of the United States. But both the federal and the state versions allow for many different renewable options -- wind, solar, bioenergy, geothermal and some hydropower. And both allow utilities to make use of "tradable credits" to meet their requirements with the cheapest renewables available. The bottom line is that in both programs, market forces drive the system, meaning that only the most productive and cost-effective renewables are developed. Those are pretty compelling arguments for the development of wind and other renewable energy resources nationwide. But, like most new ideas, renewable energy faces resistance. And wind and other renewables face the same challenges on transmission, permitting and siting as do traditional plants. As we've learned in Texas, there needs to be a way to get the ball rolling. That's what an RPS is designed to do. And a national RPS would provide federal leadership on a critical issue rather than leaving the matter up to 50 different states to figure out on their own. Here in Texas, we've proven that a renewable standard works, and that the market will respond to it positively. We just need the folks in Washington to get that message. There isn't a politician in this country that will ever get into trouble with the voters for supporting the development of renewable energy. The case for a national RPS is clear. Congress should approve it as part of a comprehensive energy bill and send it to President Bush for his signature. Source: David Sibley, former Texas state senator, author SB7, the bill that led to the development of the Texas RPS, Houston Chronicle, 8/29/2002.
Select Energy Inks Deals with GSA
Select Energy, the competitive energy marketing and services arm of Northeast Utilities, has expanded its retail energy product portfolio to include environmentally friendly power choices for business and institutional customers in the Northeast. The company signed a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to supply green power to meet the entire electricity needs of two GSA buildings in New York-the Binghamton Federal Building and the Pirnie Federal Building in Utica. GSA will purchase 1,100 MWh of wind energy annually for three years at a premium of 1.75˘/kWh. Select Energy is procuring the wind energy from the Fenner wind farm in New York under a wholesale supply agreement with Community Energy. http://www.eren.doe.gov/greenpower/0802_select.shtml. Source: Green Power Marketing Monthly Update - August 2002
Cowlitz PUD Selling Green Tags
Cowlitz PUD, which supplies electricity to customers in southwestern Washington, has established a "Renewable Resource Energy" program through which its residential and business customers can support the development of new renewable energy sources in the Pacific Northwest. Under the program, customers can purchase 100-kWh blocks of green power for an additional $2.00 per month, or a premium of 2˘/kWh. Customers who purchase more than 15 blocks must enter into a special contract with the utility. To supply the program, Cowlitz has an agreement with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to purchase green tags generated from the Stateline and Condon wind projects in Washington and Oregon and the Hanford/White Bluffs solar project near Richland, WA. Cowlitz is required to offer a renewable energy purchase option under a state law enacted in May 2001. http://www.eren.doe.gov/greenpower/0802_cowlitz.shtml. Source: Green Power Marketing Monthly Update - August 2002
For more information: http://www.eren.doe.gov/greenpower/ or http://www.nwlink.com/~van/greenlnk.html
U.S. Windforce, Padoma Form Joint Venture
Wexford, PA-based U.S. Windforce recently announced it has formed a joint venture with La Jolla, CA-based Padoma Wind Power to develop, construct, finance and sell up to 1,500 megawatts (MW) in wind energy projects during the next five years in the mid-Atlantic U.S.
For the last three years, U.S Windforce has identified significant opportunities for wind energy development and created an extensive network of business, community and political relationships in the region," said U.S. Windforce chairman and CEO David McAnally. "We have now moved aggressively into the implementation phase of our development program, and we have taken a significant step to expand the capability of our organization by partnering with Padoma...." U.S. Windforce said the projects will be located on a number of large sites "with excellent wind resources" in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. The company anticipates that as many as 340 MW in projects could be operational by 2004. "We want to aggressively move forward with our scheduled projects," said McAnally. "Because of the vast experience Padoma has in project implementation, this will be a win-win for the communities, job creation, the area states and our two companies." Later this year, U.S. Windforce said the joint venture will begin identifying and selecting turbine manufacturers for the projects. "In the same time frame, we hope that Congress will pass the energy package including both an extension of the production tax credit and a renewable portfolio standard," said McAnally. "We also believe there is momentum in this region for support of state renewable portfolio standards or other state initiatives." See the U.S. Windforce web site at: http://www.uswindforce.com. Source: PR Newswire 8/26/2002 via EIN Renewable Energy Today 8/29/2002.
New RFA Publication Highlights Potential Synergies for Ethanol and Fuel Cells
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) today released a white paper highlighting the potential synergies for ethanol and fuel cells. Ethanol is easily stored and dispensed in the current fueling system and generates fewer greenhouse gas-forming emissions than conventional fuels. Tests have demonstrated that ethanol is more efficient to reform than gasoline to provide hydrogen for fuel cells. "Fuel cells will clearly play an important role in providing electricity and powering vehicles in the near future," said Bob Dinneen, RFA president. "In the search for hydrogen to power these new fuel cells, only ethanol combines the ability to utilize the existing fuel distribution infrastructure with the safety and environmentally-friendly attributes that consumers are increasingly demanding. Clearly, fuel cells represent an important new market for renewable ethanol." According to the paper: "Ethanol is a renewable resource that is playing an increasingly important role in assuring the nation's air quality, improving the economic security of America's farming communities, and addressing the challenges of homeland energy security. Similarly, fuel cells are a promising technology for efficiently and cleanly powering vehicles, homes, offices, and commercial buildings. And miniature fuel cells could someday replace laptop batteries. "Both the ethanol and fuel cell markets are the focus of major investments in technology, production, and market development. But little attention has been paid to the combination of these two powerful developments. In fact, there are major benefits that can be achieved by relatively minor shifts in focus of existing development paths to recognize and capitalize on the broad synergies that come from using ethanol to power fuel cells." The entire paper (PDF document) is available at: www.ethanolRFA.org/. Source: RFA Release 9/4/2002.
Ameresco Announces Landmark Renewable Energy Project with BMW
As a result of a landfill gas-to-energy feasibility study funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Southeastern Regional Biomass Energy Program through the South Carolina Energy Office, Ameresco, Inc. has announced a collaborative landfill gas project between itself, BMW Manufacturing Corporation, and Waste Management, Inc. The project will deliver renewable energy to BMW's manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. BMW is a charter member of the EPA's National Environmental Achievement Track that recognizes companies for their environmental stewardship and performance. Ameresco will design, build, and own the pipeline, gas processing and gas compression facilities, which will connect the Palmetto Landfill via a 9.5 mile pipeline to BMW's manufacturing facility. Once completed, Ameresco will manage the overall operations of the project. Once delivered to BMW, the gas will be used to fuel up to four gas turbines that will cogenerate electricity and hot water for the facility. Altogether, the landfill gas will fulfill approximately 20 percent of BMW's energy requirements. Construction on the multi-million dollar landfill gas-to-energy project began in July 2002, with a target completion date near the end of the year. Once complete, this project will be one of the largest, direct use projects of its type in North America. Headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, Ameresco is an independent energy solutions company that delivers long-term customer value through innovative systems, strategies and technology. Green Power and renewable energy strategies represent a core business offering that provides its clients secure, clean energy alternatives. After its recent acquisition of Duke Solutions, Ameresco operates and maintains a significant presence throughout North America. Waste Management, which owns and operates the Palmetto Landfill, has been developing landfill gas-to-energy projects for more than 15 years and currently supplies landfill gas to 69 gas-to-energy projects in 21 states. Source: BioEnergy Update 8/2002.
AstroPower and the Home Depot ® Expand Solar Power Program
AstroPower, Inc. (NASDAQ: APWR) and The Home Depot® (NYSE: HD) announced that AstroPower's residential solar electric power systems are now being sold through select Home Depot stores in Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. This announcement marks the initial East Coast expansion of the companies' solar power program, which was established in three San Diego stores in Sept. 2001. AstroPower's SunUPS® and SunLine™ Solar Electric Home Power Systems will now be featured in Home Depot stores throughout Long Island, N.Y., five stores in southern New Jersey, and four in Delaware. This expansion brings the total number of Home Depot locations that carry AstroPower's solar electric home power systems to 61. These include 18 stores in greater San Diego as well as 16 in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Through displays at each of these stores, customers learn how easy it is to generate their own clean electricity with AstroPower solar electric home power systems. The systems are being sold and installed under The Home Depot's "At-Home Services" initiative, a full-service program providing product sales, installation, and service. The Home Depot also extends two convenient financing options to its customers through the At-Home Services program -- The Home Depot Consumer Credit Card and The Home Depot Home Improvement Loan. Both options provide customers an easy application process, same-day purchase power, and competitive interest rates. Expansion of this program reinforces the commitment The Home Depot has made to bring the most environmentally friendly energy solutions to its customers," said Howard Wenger, AstroPower's Vice President, North American Business. "A combination of early success in San Diego and heightened consumer interest in our products on the East Coast has prompted us to move quickly forward with the expansion. Together, we're bringing a terrific solution to consumers concerned about rising utility costs and electricity reliability." AstroPower's SunUPS and SunLine Solar Electric Home Power Systems are complete packaged systems that enable homeowners to produce their own clean electricity. Installed by AstroPower's fully trained and licensed installer network, these systems produce electricity without any fuel, moving parts, noise, or emissions. Both the SunUPS and SunLine systems generate solar electric power and deliver it through a home's existing circuits. As the systems operate in conjunction with the utility grid, electricity not used in the home is sent back to the electrical grid, spinning the utility meter backward and generating a credit on the homeowner's utility bill. AstroPower's SunUPS systems include batteries to provide uninterrupted power 24 hours a day even during utility outages. Tim Kullick, Global Services Merchant at The Home Depot said, "Solar electric power gives people the ability to take control of their electricity generation -- affording them greater energy independence and reducing their utility bills. It's an energy solution that's unique, as it is the first consumer product to generate household power from the sun." "The Home Depot is putting the value of solar electric power right at its customers' fingertips," said Dr. Allen Barnett, President and CEO of AstroPower. "The mainstream residential market is AstroPower's fastest-growing market. Mainstream consumers seek the benefits solar power can provide, and they choose this solution when given the option. The world's largest home improvement retailer is giving its customers the option - and it is backing the technology with financing options and service only Home Depot can provide."
About AstroPower: Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, AstroPower is the world's largest independent manufacturer of solar electric power products, and one of the world's fastest-growing solar electric power companies. AstroPower develops, manufactures, markets and sells a range of solar electric power generation products, including solar cells, modules, and panels as well as its SunChoice™ pre-packaged systems for the global marketplace. Solar electric power systems provide a clean, renewable source of electricity in both off-grid and on-grid applications. For more information, read the AstroPower Story. About Home Depot: Founded in 1978, The Home Depot® is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer and the second largest retailer in the United States, with fiscal 2001 sales of $53.6 billion. The company employs more than 296,000 associates and has 1,437 stores in 49 states, Puerto Rico, seven Canadian provinces, and Mexico. The company for the second year in a row was named sixth Most Admired Company in America by Fortune magazine, which has also ranked it as America's Most Admired Specialty Retailer for eight consecutive years. Its stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For more information, please visit www.homedepot.com. Source: AstroPower News Release 8/6/2002.
Announcing the GreenMax Power™ Alternative Energy Blending Controller
Virtual Technologies, Ltd. announces a dramatic leap forward in alternative energy integration. Virtual Technologies, Ltd. introduces GreenMax Power™ customized energy blending power controllers. GreenMax Power™ controllers allow the seamless blending of alternative energy sources and utility provided power, in non-grid tied or "non-sell back" systems. GreenMax Power™ controllers allow for partial or incremental conversion to alternative energy sources, while still providing supplemental energy from the utility grid as needed. Moreover, Green Max Power™ controllers are ideal for utilizing alternative energy sources to supplement standard utility provided power. GreenMax Power™ controllers use a proprietary method of blending power sources. Unlike other systems, Virtual Technologies' GreenMax Power™ controllers do not merely switch between the utility power grid and an alternative energy source such as solar panels or fuel cells. These other designs may produce momentary power outages, voltage spikes, and other electrical noise that may damage equipment. More importantly these other older designs do not allow for the most eco-friendly green energy operation of equipment. Virtual Technologies' GreenMax Power™ controllers use our exclusive proprietary design to constantly blend power sources and automatically adjust to changing load and power availability conditions. In a typical GreenMax Power™ setting, a large industrial complex may be outfitted with solar powered evaporative "swamp" coolers. However, during times of low or inconsistent sunlight, the solar panels will not produce enough energy for the evaporative coolers to cool the complex. By including Virtual Technologies' GreenMax Power™ controllers, evaporative cooler operation will never be compromised. This is because GreenMax Power™ controllers seamlessly blend additive power from the utility grid to compensate for shortfalls from the alternative energy source. Therefore, even during periods of little or no sunlight the evaporative cooler will continue to run unaffected by environmental factors. Virtual Technologies' GreenMax Power™ controllers ensure that all connected devices use as much energy as available from the alternative energy source, before providing supplemental additive power from the utility grid. This guarantees that any connected device is operating as eco-friendly as possible, while still providing operational stability by using supplemental utility grid energy only when needed. Other typical uses include using solar, hydro, wind, or fuel cell produced electricity to offset utility grid power consumption. For example solar panels and/or windmills could be used to provide partial power for a water pumping operation. This is very useful when financial or other conditions do not allow for a completely off-grid system. In this case Virtual Technologies' GreenMax Power™ controllers seamlessly blend the alternative energy sources with the grid provided electricity, thereby reducing the amount of utility provided power used. Virtual Technologies' GreenMax Power™ controllers are now available as custom components for large-scale installations or as optimized components for user-defined applications (i.e., running pumps, powering motors, charging batteries, etc.). Virtual Technologies, Ltd. will introduce two standard models for blending solar energy with 120VAC and 220VAC in the first quarter of 2003. Virtual Technologies, Ltd. specializes in custom designed alternative energy power electronics, DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters, AC-DC power supplies, frequency and phase converters, MPPT power supplies, and solar trackers, as well as solar powered well monitoring and control equipment for the agriculture industry.
Virtual Technologies, Ltd. is a Spokane, Washington based global renewable energy, communications, remote control and monitoring company. Virtual Technologies, Ltd. is a privately owned corporation. Its web address is www.VirtualTechnologiesLtd.com. For More Information Contact: Mike Whitefoot, Virtual Technologies, Ltd. Tel: (509) 244-3252. info@VirtualTechnologiesLtd.com
Unocal Reaches Agreement with PLN and Pertamia on Indonesia Geothermal Contracts
Unocal Corporation (NYSE: UCL) today said its Unocal Geothermal of Indonesia, Ltd. (UGI), subsidiary and Dayabumi Salak Pratama, Ltd. (DSPL), a 50-percent equity investee of UGI, reached agreement over pricing and production issues at the Gunung Salak geothermal project in Indonesia.
UGI and DSPL reached agreement with PT. PLN (Persero) (PLN), the Indonesia state-owned electricity company, and Pertamina (P.PTM), the Indonesia state-owned oil and natural gas company.
Gunung Salak is a 330-megawatt geothermal steam production and electricity generation project on the western side of the island of Java. UGI operates the steam fields as a contractor to Pertamina and delivers steam to PLN, which operates three electricity-generating plants at Salak. UGI also delivers steam to DSPL for three other generating plants that supply electricity to PLN on behalf of Pertamina.
The new agreement extends the contracts to 2040 and includes a commitment by PLN to accept as much steam and electricity as possible to meet increased demand in the Java-Bali electricity distribution system. In addition, the agreement reaffirms the Government of Indonesia guarantee of PLN's obligations to UGI, DSPL, Pertamina and the project's lenders. The agreement lowers the selling price of electricity delivered by DSPL and steam supplied to PLN by UGI. It also provides for payment by PLN of a portion of the past due receivable balances to Unocal while Unocal foregoes a portion of the receivables. Allowances for the uncollectable portion of the unpaid receivables have been accrued on Unocal's balance sheet. With this agreement in place, Unocal's worldwide Geothermal and Power business segment is forecast to have aftertax earnings of $40 to $50 million in 2002, compared with $11 million in 2001. "This is a win-win solution for all parties," said Brian Marcotte, president of UGI. "The people of Indonesia get cost-effective, environmentally friendly electrical power, and UGI has the opportunity to maximize the sale of steam to power these facilities and receive a return on its long-term investment in the geothermal and power sector. This is an important step toward restoring investor confidence in Indonesia." PLN, Pertamina, UGI and DSPL will work together to realize the environmental benefits of geothermal power in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases by qualifying further investments in the Gunung Salak project under the "Clean Development Mechanism" (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol.
Sarulla, Wayang Windu negotiations: Unocal said that it would continue to negotiate with PLN and Pertamina for long-term solutions under the contracts covering the Sarulla geothermal contract area on the island of Sumatra and the Wayang Windu geothermal project on the island of Java. Unocal North Sumatra Geothermal, Ltd., is operator of the Sarulla project, which was suspended in 1998 due to Indonesia's economic crisis. Unocal Global Ventures, Ltd., holds a 50-percent interest in Magma Nusantara Limited (MNL), which operates a 110-megawatt power plant and related steam field in the Wayang Windu contract area on West Java. Unocal provides operations and maintenance services for the project. "Unocal looks forward to working out mutually acceptable solutions on the Sarulla and Wayang Windu projects," said Brad Govreau, vice president and general manager of UGI. "Hopefully, these negotiations can be settled quickly so that we can help meet the power needs of the people of Java and Sumatra."
About Unocal Corporation: Unocal is one of the world's leading independent natural gas and crude oil exploration and production companies. The company's oil and gas activities are in North America, Asia, Latin America, and the North Sea. Unocal is one of the world's largest producers of geothermal energy with operations in the Philippines and Indonesia. Source: Unocal News Release 7/23/2002.
Evergreen Solar Panels Featured on Captain Planet Zero-Energy Cottage
When the Captain Planet Foundation's "Zero-Energy Cottage," designed to show how a home can use little or no energy from utilities, debuts in the nation's Capital, the two-bedroom, two-bath house will feature solar electric panels made by Evergreen Solar. Massachusetts-based Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), answered the call by the Atlanta foundation to make the 1,700 square foot vacation home a reality in time for the Atlanta Home Show in mid-April. The unique home now moves to Washington, D.C. as part of the National Park Service's Sustainability Fair on the National Mall on May 3 and 4. The home then returns to Atlanta, where it will be on display at the Georgia World Congress Center for the American Lung Association's Annual Meeting and a six-month exhibition at Atlanta's SCITREK Museum. "We were very happy to respond when the Captain Planet Foundation requested solar panels for the home," said Dr. Rex D'Agostino, Evergreen's Vice President of Marketing and Sales. "Captain Planet is a forward thinking foundation working to build environmental awareness, particularly among children, so it was a natural for us." Captain Planet Foundation Executive Director Sona Chambers said, "We're pleased that Evergreen Solar came through so quickly and easily, and that they joined with us and the other environmentally progressive suppliers to make this a success." Chambers added that Captain Planet Foundation is building a Charleston-style house designed by Allison Ramsey Architects in Beaufort, S.C. Evergreen Solar's photovoltaic panels will be on the roof of that home, as well. "It's very exciting to be building two homes that cover the range of homeowner needs, yet can demonstrate the results of intelligent, environmentally-sound construction," Chambers said. "It shows how feasible, attractive, and cost effective these homes are." Proceeds of the home sales will go to the Captain Planet Foundation, which provides funds for hands-on environmental projects for kids.
Evergreen Solar supplied panels totaling 4 kW of power for the cottage. Combined with a host of unique, environmentally-friendly designs, materials and systems, the panels are intended to produce more energy than the home actually needs, enabling the house to go "off the utility grid." The panels are produced using Evergreen's patented String Ribbon™ technology. This technology produces approximately twice as many solar cells per pound of silicon compared to traditional methods. This contributes to making Evergreen's overall manufacturing technology among the most environmentally friendly processes in the industry. Evergreen Solar is one of the only fully-integrated, independent PV manufacturers in the U.S - producing solar wafers, cells and panels. "During the home's six-month exhibition at SCITREK," Chambers said, "the cottage will be used to educate the public on renewable energy and to instruct construction companies and home builders on how to build similar types of houses."
About Evergreen Solar, Inc.: Evergreen Solar, Inc., www.evergreensolar.com, develops, manufactures, and markets solar power products utilizing the Company's patented solar power technologies. The products provide reliable and environmentally clean electric power in global markets. Solar power applications include wireless power for remote homes, water pumping, lighting, and rural electrification, as well as complete power systems for electric utility customers choosing to generate their own environmentally benign power. String Ribbon is a trademark and Evergreen Solar(R) is a registered trademark of Evergreen Solar, Inc.
About the Captain Planet Foundation: The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children. The Foundation's objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through environmental education, the Foundation believes that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live. Source: Evergreen Solar News Release 5/30/2002.
IGDC to Install Wind Turbines in Contra Costa
Indigenous Global Development Corporation (IGDC) recently announced plans to install up to 15 wind turbines on land in Contra Costa County, CA, that is currently being used by the Keller Canyon Landfill Company. "IGDC is working to promote wind power as it is a renewable and environmentally safe technology," the company said. "The 15, 1.5-megawatt wind turbines will better enable Contra Costa to deal with the growing energy deficits California is currently going through." IGDC is a publicly traded company that is majority owned by Native Americans. Additionally, United Native Depository Corporation, a 100 percent Native American Indian corporation, owns 55 percent of IGDC. Contact: Deni Leonard, IGDC, phone 415-283-4757. Source: Business Wire 8/27/2002 via EIN Renewable Energy Today 9/3/2002.
GeoPowering the West Meeting Held in Phoenix. Arizona
The objective of GeoPowering the West is to act as a catalyst to significantly enhance the use of geothermal energy throughout the United States. Over 30 people from a mixed group of utilities, industry, universities, tribal, and DOE organizations attended the GeoPowering the West kick-off meeting for the State of Arizona on August 22, 2002. The Western Area Power Administration hosted the meeting. Based on a strong background presentation by Jim Witcher of the New Mexico State University on the Arizona geothermal resource, effective presentations were also made by Susan Norwood, Curtis Framel of DOE, and Ray Williamson of the Arizona Corporation Commission. George Books of the Gila River Tribe, Mike Pasqualetti of Arizona State University, and Paul Morgan of Northern Arizona University (NAU) all gave good perspectives of geothermal in Arizona as well. Steve Munson of Vulcan power discussed specific power generation possibilities. Geothermal energy has not currently been authorized as a qualifying renewable energy technology in the State's Environmental Portfolio Standard, but now that this grievous error has been identified, actions can now be directed for qualification in the future. Steve Munson expressed strong appreciation for the meeting and bringing together of the stakeholders of Arizona. Tom Acker of NAU and Amanda Ormand will be leading continuing efforts in Arizona. Doug Glaspey, President of U.S. Geothermal Inc., made a presentation to the Cassia County Commissioners on his company's plans to build a 10 MW binary geothermal power plant at Raft River, Idaho. This is the site where in the late 1970's the DOE demonstrated the feasibility of generating electricity from lower temperature geothermal resources using a secondary working fluid and where DOE subsequently built a 5 MW binary demonstration plant. U.S. Geothermal plans a capital investment of $22 million to build this plant, which should be operational in 2004. The Idaho Geothermal Energy Working Group Steering Committee meeting, which had been scheduled for September 12th in Boise has been postponed and will take place on a date to be determined in October. Contacts: Roger Hill, SNL, 505-844-6111, rrhill@sandia.gov; Robert Neilson; INEEL; 208-526-8274, rmn@inel.gov; Barbara Farhar, NREL, 303-384-7376, barbara_farhar@nrel.gov; and G. Nix, NREL,303-384-7566. gerald_nix@nrel.gov. Source: NREL Geothermal Weekly Report 8/30/2002
First Nebraska Wind Plant Completed; Wind Activities Accelerate Nationwide
Construction of the first utility-scale wind facility in Nebraska was completed last week. The Tennessee Valley Infrastructure Group Inc. (TVIG) announced that the 10.5-megawatt wind plant should begin
commercial operation on October 1st. The project was commissioned by the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. See the TVIG press release at: http://www.tvigroup.com/Kimball%20Release82802.html. A flurry of wind power activity has been occurring across the United States. In North Dakota, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) is proposing to develop the state's first wind power facility. Dakota I Power Partners will pursue a 20-megawatt wind plant in Dickey County, located in the southeast part of the state. In New York, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is pursuing its proposed offshore wind plant by requesting input from potential offshore wind power developers. Governor George E. Pataki also announced that the New York Power Authority is seeking proposals to develop 50 megawatts of wind power in the state. And finally, US WindForce announced a joint venture with Padoma Wind Power to develop as much as 1500 megawatts of wind energy projects, involving 10 or more project locations,
over the next 5 years in the Mid-Atlantic region. See the press releases from MDU, LIPA, Governor Pataki, and US WindForce, respectively, at:
http://www.mdu.com/newsfiles/Q3_02/Q3_02_WIND.html,
http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2002/aug21.html,
http://www.state.ny.us/governor/press/year02/aug21_4_02.htm, and
http://uswindforce.com/default.asp?pg=news&pg2=10. Source: EREN Network News 9/4/2002.
For more information on Renewable Resources go to: http://www.eren.doe.gov/repis/
Implications of Regional Transmission Organization Design for Renewables
Implications of Regional Transmission Organization Design for Renewable Energy Technologies was recently published by NREL. This publication can be downloaded at: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy02osti/32180.pdf. Selected publications are available in full text online and can be located by searching the database or the DOE Information Bridge at www.osti.gov/bridge/. If the publication you want is not yet online, documents are available, unless otherwise noted, in limited quantities from the NREL Document Distribution Service at: http://www.nrel.gov/publications/. For assistance contact Sally at: (303) 275-4363; fax: (303) 275-4053, email: sally_evans@nrel.gov.
Biobased Manufacturers Association Launches Interactive Website and Online Survey
The Biobased Manufacturers Association (BMA) has launched an interactive website for promoting the purpose of the organization and to survey prospective members and participants. The idea for the BMA was formed during the spring of 2002 and has been gaining momentum since then. The association, which is chartered as a 501c6 non-profit, intends to operate by charging nominal 2-5% fees for aiding transactions and enhancing member marketing efforts at selling biobased products. The new website will be the central method of communication for the new organization, which is being supported by the National Corn Growers Association, the United Soybean Board, and was helped by the New Uses Council, Inc., through initial stages of formation. The Biobased Manufacturers Association website currently provides:
As the Biobased Manufacturers Association grows, the website will expand efforts to invite member participation, provide product information, and serve as the primary selling venue for the cooperative marketing of products made by BMA members. The website will serve to disseminate online marketing information and the BMA newsletter. The BMA website will also serve as the place for cooperative "live auctions" held weekly for selected product groups such as oils, textiles, building panels, polymers, cellulose, and thickeners whereby multiple supplier participation benefits everyone involved. Methods are also under development to use the BMA website as a tool to help members secure federal funds, develop new contacts with government and industry purchasers, and take advantage of marketing opportunities.
The website for the Biobased Manufacturers Association is being coordinated by AgroTech Communications, Inc., a global leader in supplying the connectivity and communication conduit between primary participants in the ever-expanding landscape of the biobased economy. Anyone who is interested in becoming involved in the Biobased Manufacturers Association should fill out the online survey. BMA Website Homepage: http://www.biobased.org/association/index.html; BMA Online Survey: http://www.biobased.org/association/contact.html. If you would like to discuss the BMA with some of the organization's initial organizers, contact the following: Kim Kristoff, President (Acting) GEMTEK Products, 3808 N. 28th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017 Phone +1 602 265 8586, Fax +1 602 265 7241, Email kristoff@gemtek.com, Website www.gemtek.com. Robert Harris (representing New Uses Council Inc.), Program Manager, Renewable Projects, Public Power Institute, PPI 1A, Box 1010, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662-1010, Ph. +1 256 386 3013, Fax +1 256 386 2688, Email rharris@tva.gov, Website www.publicpowerinstitute.org. John Campen, United Soybean Board, 540 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite LL5, St. Louis, MO 63141, Ph. +1 314 579 1580, Fax +1 314 579 1599, Email john_campen@sba.com, Website www.unitedsoybean.org. Source: BioEnergy Update 8/2002.
Solar and Energy Efficiency Conference and Expo - Montrose Pavillion, Colorado
Delta-Montrose Electric Association is aggressively promoting a series of energy efficiency and renewable energy events and activities in Montrose, CO, during "Energy Week" (October 15-19, 2002). DMEA has committed more than $10,000 in direct advertising expenditures (print, radio, and TV) in addition to an equivalent amount of other marketing resources to promote these events and related products, ideas and information. DMEA is pleased to invite you to sponsor the week-long event schedule and/or participate only in the Solar/Energy Efficiency Conference and Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Montrose Pavilion. All Energy Week: Events will be held in Montrose but will draw attendees from throughout Southwest Colorado and elsewhere across the state. Doug Rye's last appearance in Montrose attracted over 170 attendees to builder and homeowner sessions, standing room only crowds at DMEA's facilities! This time, we've moved his presentation to the largest auditorium in town--the elegant Montrose Pavilion http://www.montrose-colo.com/virtual/pavilion.htm and are making the Doug Rye appearance our anchor attraction for the week. Doug Rye www.dougrye.com, known as the "King of Caulk and Talk," is probably the best known residential energy consultant in the nation. DMEA expects hundreds of people to visit the Montrose Pavilion on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002. Attendees will include DMEA member-owners as well as residents of neighboring areas from Telluride to Aspen. All Sponsors and Exhibitors will have their contact information and a 100 word description in the special "Energy Week" program insert produced by the Montrose Daily Press. The insert will also include energy efficiency related news features, a schedule of Energy Week activities, and prominent recognition of all Energy Week sponsors. This insert will have a distribution of 7,000 on Sunday, Oct. 13, with thousands more printed for distribution through other means.
The Expo is strategically scheduled at the Montrose Pavilion to bridge the time between the end of the Solar/Energy Efficiency Conference and the beginning of Doug Rye's presentation. Over 25 exhibits will be interspersed with refreshment areas and informal seating in the areas between the presentation areas in the Montrose Pavilion for the conference sessions and Doug Rye's presentation. Exhibiting organizations will include anyone offering information on products and services that use energy more efficiently; improve health, comfort, and safety; and provide clean sources of power. To enhance exhibitor participation, the first 12 exhibitors may participate in a special "A Word from Our Exhibitors" presentation track. The 12 exhibitors will each have up to 15 minutes to showcase its energy efficiency message. The presentation track will run on Wed., Oct. 16, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. - after the Conference and prior to our featured presenter, Doug Rye. For those interested in this event, contact Tom Polikalas at tpolikalas@dmea.com or (970) 240-1245.
Other events include: Solar Roof Seminar for Home and Business Owners: 6:30pm to 8pm at Holiday Inn Express, Montrose. Guy Nelson provides an overview of the Million Solar Roof Initiative nationwide and lessons learned from leading solar energy programs in California and elsewhere. Panel presentations will include insight from "solar pioneers" on the Western Slope as well as regional experts offering tips and resources for those who want to "plug into the sun." Free to attend, but you must register to assure seatingRegister/Info: Judy Schmalz (970) 240-1298. U.S. Department of Energy Sponsored Grant Writing Course: 9am to 5pm at DMEA Montrose Building, 11925 6300 Rd. Two-day-long classroom session on how to apply for federal grants offered by the U.S. Department of Energy, other government agencies, and foundations. Course will teach where and how to look for funding opportunities and is a fantastic opportunity for those responsible for preparing grant applications on behalf of non-profit organizations as well as commercial enterprises. Class size is limited to first 40 registrants due to space limitations. $55 Registration Fee at the door ($35 if you register in advance) Register/Info: Pat Johnson, (970) 240-1282. Wind Power in Colorado: Saturday, October 19, 2002 1pm to 2pm at DMEA Montrose Building, 11925 6300 Rd. Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) Board members will describe efforts to expand wind energy development in Colorado. Free to attend, but you must register to assure seating. Register/Info: Tom Polikalas, (970) 240-1245. GeoExchange Seminar with Tour of Area Homes and Businesses: 2pm to 5pm at DMEA Montrose Building, 11925 6300 Rd. Over 175 GeoExchange units are installed in the Delta, Montrose, San Miguel and Mesa county area. Attend a 60-minute session on how GeoExchange systems are keeping local people comfortable while they save energy and money. Then, pick up a self-guided map so you can visit area homes and business to see (and feel) for yourself. Refreshments will be served at various locations. Free to participate, but you must register to assure seating. Register/Info: Darleen Carron, (970) 240-1273. Source: E-mail from Guy Nelson 8/29/2002
RFA's Guidelines, Specifications and Procedures for Ethanol Now Available on Website
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) today announced it has placed an updated version of its publication, Fuel Ethanol: Industry Guidelines, Specifications and Procedures on the RFA web site. The technical publication was recently revised by the RFA Technical Committee and a future update is expected by the end of the year. "Given the fact that this publication is often used by those writing contracts to buy or sell ethanol, the RFA works hard to keep Industry Guidelines up-to-date," said Bob Dinneen, RFA president. "This latest version recommends a 10 parts per million (ppm) limit on sulfur in denatured ethanol well ahead of state and federal sulfur reductions guidelines. California will require the 10 ppm standard at the end of 2003, while the federal standard will be 30 ppm for gasoline and gasoline components. The ethanol industry is proud to produce the cleanest gasoline additive on the market today and this commitment to low sulfur demonstrates the clean-burning benefits of ethanol."
The RFA Technical Committee first published fuel quality guidelines for ethanol in 1991. This document is a compilation of the key technical aspects of fuel grade ethanol and its traditional application as a fuel component, based on the collective experience and expertise of RFA member companies. It is designed to serve as a condensed technical reference for ethanol producers, blenders, and other interested parties. The document can be found at: www.ethanolRFA.org/pdf/RFA_Pub_960501.pdf. Source: RFA Release 8/7/2002.
Sandia National Labratories Solar Program
The goal of the Department of Energy's Office of Power Technologies is to create clean, competitive, and reliable power technologies for the 21st century. Sandia National Laboratories is funded by the Department of Energy to help make photovoltaics a significant and vital part of this country's domestic economy in the years ahead, both as an industry and an energy resource. Sandia is a partner in the National Center for Photovoltaics (with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory). The National Center for Photovoltaics serves as a focal point for the Department of Energy's PV program. More than two decades of research and development, in partnership with universities and industry, has advanced PV from a few unique applications to a range of emerging markets. The average growth in U.S. sales over the past five years has been nearly 22%. See Sandia's PV program at: http://www.sandia.gov/pv/
Tips for an Eco-Conscious School Year
As many students head back to school this week, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is offering tips for an eco-concious school year. Educating children about the environment is not limited to science class, the group says. Encouraging them to reduce, reuse and recycle can be a part of their everyday lives. WWF says that incorporating eco-awareness in the classroom and at the lunch table are good places to start. For example, parents can fill their children's binders with post-consumer, recycled paper, and help students understand where they fit into the cycle of use and reuse. The environmental group also suggests that parents buy traditional cedar type pencils instead of mechanical pencils. Wooden pencils certified with the Forest Stewardship Council's (FSC) "CedarMark" of approval ensures that pencils come from cedar forests that are grown, managed and harvested on a sustained yield basis according to forestry regulations. By purchasing solar powered calculators and rechargeable batteries, parents can reduce waste and help protect the environment. Rechargeable batteries can be used for five to 10 years, and recharged up to 1,000 times. When thrown away, non-rechargeable batteries can deposit heavy metals like cadmium, mercury, and lead into water, food and air supplies. Nylon book covers make an environmentally friendly alternative to paper book covers. These covers stretch and form to textbooks, and can be washed and reused every year, reducing waste. Lunches can also be packed in reusable containers instead of paper lunch bags, plastic wrap or aluminum foil wrappings that are thrown away. By using refillable containers, parents can purchase food in bulk instead of purchasing the more expensive and wasteful single serving sizes. If lunch items must be rewrapped, wax paper is a better choice than plastic wrap. The manufacturing process used to produce plastic wrap is harsher on the environment than the equally effective wax paper lunch wrapper. Parents can also look for lunch totes with durable, reinforced edges and a nameplate for recognition. Purchasing reusable lunch totes that fall apart or are misplaced does little to help the environment. WWF also encourages people to talk to their children about the importance of taking eco-conscious steps. Parents can also contact their children's schools and encourage an environmental education and recycling program complete with assemblies, class discussions and environmental awareness poster contests. Source: Environment News Service 9/3/2002.
For more information on Educational Resources go to: http://www.thegateway.org
APPA Gets Money from WAPA to Promote Wind
The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration has given the American Public Power Association, trade group for the country's municipal utilities, a grant of $89,542 to push wind power as an option for munis. Through the grant, APPA will work with 10 senior municipal power system execs to look at barriers and issues the cities face with wind. The project will also seek to get input from a variety of stakeholders on a program to recognize public power systems that have made a wind commitment, and hold workshops on wind power issues. Source: Electricity Daily 8/30/2002.
United States Pledges Support to EU World Summit
For its part, the United States committed to provide $43 million in 2003 for a "Clean Energy Initiative," which will aim to provide millions of people with access to new energy services, to increase the efficiency of energy use, and reduce deaths from air pollution by changing the way people use energy for transportation and in their homes. The United States expects to attract an additional $400 million in investments in the initiative through partnerships with other governments and organizations. See the U.S. State Department press release at: http://www.state.gov/g/oes/sus/13023.htm. DOE is contributing to the initiative through its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). International projects are now being conducted by EERE in countries such as the Ukraine, Poland, Russia, China, India, the Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Ghana. Specific projects are listed in the DOE press release at: http://www.energy.gov/HQPress/releases02/augpr/pr02180.htm. The United Nations is also launching a new initiative, called the Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development (GNESD).
Initially comprising ten centers in ten developed and developing countries, the GNESD will help promote the research, transfer, and deployment of green and cleaner energy technologies to the developing world. See the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) press release, in Adobe PDF format only, at: http://www.unepie.org/outreach/wssd/docs/NR2002-energy.pdf. See the EU World Summit Web site at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/wssd/index_en.html. Source: EREN Network News 9/4/2002.
EU World Summit Axes Renewable Energy Goals
In A deep disappointment to many developing countries and the European Union (EU), targets and time frames for the adoption of renewable energy were scrapped last night from the final text of the world summit implementation plan. The US and the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), with Venezuela and Saudi Arabia at the fore, joined forces with Japan and Canada to sink an attempt, led by the EU, for a global renewable energy target. http://hsweb01.screamingmedia.com/PMA/pma_newsarticle1_international.htm?SMDOCID=comtex_2002_09_03_an_0000-2240-KEYWORD.Missing&SMContentSet=0 Source: PowerMarketers.com 9/3/2002.
FERC Issues Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Small Distributed Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on August 16 to address issues regarding the interconnection of small distributed generators to the grid. FERC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for interconnection of all sizes in April 2002, but distributed energy advocates urged FERC to tailor the interconnection rules to fit two specific categories of power generators-units that produce up to two megawatts of power and units that produce between two and 20 megawatts of power. Meetings are scheduled on September 9-10 to form working groups for the purpose of developing consensus language for the proposed rules, and comments are due November 4. Source: Utilities Bi-Weekly Report 9/3/2002.
Geothermal in Pending Energy Legislation
Bob Lawrence & Associates has prepared a PowerPoint presentation regarding the status of geothermal in the pending Energy Bill. You can download the file from http://www.bl-a.com/ecb/BLA_Energy_Bill.ppt. You may also want to contact Karl Gawell of the Geothermal Energy Association to receive regular updates on Federal legislation relevant to the geothermal industry. His email is Karl@geo-energy.org, Tel: (202) 202-454-5264. Source: Liz Battocletti, Bob Lawrence & Associates, 7/30/2002
For more information on legislative activities go to: http://thomas.loc.gov
Nevada Office of Energy Strategic Plan
See the Nevada Office of Energy draft three-year Strategic Plan posted on the web at: http://energy.state.nv.us/default.htm. Source: E-mail from Carl Linvill, 8/30/2002.
Nevada PUC Creating Draft Regulations for Trading Renewable Energy Credits
The Nevada Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has begun drafting regulations for a renewable energy credit trading system. Legislation enacted last year requires utilities to obtain five percent of their electricity from renewable resources by the end of 2003, and 15 percent by 2013. The Commission is contemplating whether to give more credit for renewable energy generated in Nevada than for renewables purchased elsewhere. The PUC expects to have draft rules in place by the end of September and will then take comments before adopting the regulations. See Nevada's draft renewable energy credit trading regulation, which has been released for comment, at: http://www.energy.state.nv.us/proposed%20credit%20trading%20regulation.doc. This regulation is being addressed in PUC Docket No. 02-5029. To follow this docket visit the PUC site at: http://www.puc.state.nv.us/ELECTRIC/dkt_02-5029/02-5029.htm. Source: E-mail from Carl Linvill, 8/30/2002.
California Passes New ReNewable Portfolio Standard
In an article dated 1 September, Paul Rogers of the San Jose Mercury News reports that California legislators approved legislation on Saturday (31 August) requiring utilities to purchase 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2017. This renewable portfolio standard is more than any other state's requirement and California Governor Gray Davis has said he will sign the measure, nearly doubling California's commitment to "green power." Source: Craig Cox, 3 September CCNET Update
What 's Happening in the California Legislature
Read about AB 58 (Net Metering), SB 1038 (PV CEC Buydown program etc), State RPS, and Solar Tax Credit suspension (SB 1849). Click here for more details. http://www.californiasolarcenter.org/legislation.html. Source: Solar e-Clips Legislative Update 8/29/2002.
The California Renewable Energy Alliance
The California Energy Commission has five major responsibilities, one of which is developing energy technologies and supporting renewable energy. Other responsibilities include: forecasting future energy needs and keeping historical energy data, licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts or larger, promoting energy efficiency through appliance and building standards, and planning for and directing state response to energy emergencies. The Renewable Energy Alliance: The Energy Commission has formed the Renewable Energy Alliance to build partnerships with organizations connected to California's renewable energy market. The Alliance's mission is to increase awareness of California's renewable energy resources and programs. The goals of the campaign are to raise consumer awareness of renewable electricity generation and its benefits, increase demand and purchases of small-scale emerging renewable systems installed on customer premises, and leverage strategic alliances and partnerships with organizations connected to renewable energy in California. Alliance members, representing state, regional, community, public, private and grassroots organizations, work together to support and increase public awareness of renewable energy technologies. The Alliance provides opportunities for members to sponsor, support and promote renewable energy, using materials available from the Energy Commission. This Resource Kit is designed to coordinate Energy Commission program marketing and advertising campaigns with renewable energy educational campaigns conducted by the Alliance partners, strengthening Alliance members' current activities and unifying renewable energy messages to the public. As a member of the Alliance, you are joining with representatives of other organizations affiliated with renewable energy to facilitate the sharing of ideas and resources that will help fulfill this mission, and ultimately increase public knowledge and support of renewable energy and technologies. There are many opportunities for your organization to get involved with the Alliance. Working together, we can use our resources to mutually benefit the Alliance and its members. In support of these goals we encourage you to:
As an Alliance member, you are encouraged to use the resources available to you through the Alliance to advance your own organization's objectives as you promote renewable energy. For more information about how to join the Alliance or for further information please call: Southern California, Marisa Smith, (818) 325-3130 or msmith@icfconsulting.com; Northern California, Katherine Slobodchikoff, (415) 677-7104 or kslobodchikoff@icfconsulting.com. Source: E-mail from Marisa Smith 8/21/02
For more information on marketing and research go to: http://www.nrel.gov/analysis/emaa/index.html
Nevada Renewable Energy and Conservation Task Force
The Nevada Renewable Energy and Conservation Task Force is developing their RFP to support renewable energy and energy conservation in Nevada. Contact information for the Task Force can be found at: http://energy.state.nv.us/taskforce/default.htm. Source: E-mail from Carl Linvill, 8/30/2002.
Impact Aid: School Construction Program
The U.S. Department of Education requests applications for the Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program. These grants are to be used by Impact Aid school districts to assist them in addressing their school facilities emergency and modernization needs. $27 million expected to be available, award range $500K to $4 million, 10 to 30 awards anticipated. Responses due 11/15/02. For more info, contact Catherine Schagh, U.S. Dept. of Education, at (202) 260-3858 or go to: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/. (Federal Register 8/29/02). Source: Seattle Regional Office (SRO) of the U.S. Department of Energy, 8/29/2002.
Public Housing Revitalization
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development seeks proposals to demolish, rehabilitate and replace obsolete public housing, revitalize sites, provide housing that decreases the concentration of low-income families and build sustainable communities. Approx. $492.5 million expected to be available. Responses due 11/29/02. For more info, call (866)242-4673. Refer to HOPE VI Revitalization. (Federal Register 7/31/02). Source: Seattle Regional Office (SRO) of the U.S. Department of Energy, 8/29/2002.
Solar Pump
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management seeks a contractor to design and furnish all labor and equipment for a photovoltaic (PV) pump system including submersible pump(s), drop pipes, fittings, check valves, power cable(s), solar modules and arrays, solar panel support structure and foundation, and other items required to make the installation complete and operable. Work located in Sweetwater County, WY at an elevation of approx. 7,500 ft. The Project is estimated between $25K and $100K. Responses due on or about 9/17/02. For more info, contact Susan Nagel at (307) 775-6056. (FBO 8/29/02). Source: Seattle Regional Office (SRO) of the U.S. Department of Energy, 8/29/2002.
Superconductivity Research
The U.S. Department of Energy seeks applications for university research projects in partnership with a national laboratory in support of the High Temperature Superconductivity Program. Approx. $3 million expected to be available, up to 5 cooperative agreements anticipated. Cost share not required. For more info, contact Elizabeth Dahl, DOE, at (208) 526-7214 or go to http://www.pr.doe.gov/. Refer to DE-PS07-02ID14265. (Federal Register 8/22/02). Source: Seattle Regional Office (SRO) of the U.S. Department of Energy, 8/29/2002.
For more information on funding solicitations go to: http://www.eren.doe.gov/solicitations.html
The above information is protected by the copyright laws of the United States.
The copyright laws prohibit any copying, redistributing or retransmitting of any copyright-protected material. Western provides this information to you for educational purposes towards the advancement of green power. To unsubscribe from the Green Power and Market Research News service, send a message to Randy Manion at "Manion@wapa.gov" In the body of the message type "unsubscribe" and "your email address." Responsibility for the factual accuracy of each press release rests entirely with the individuals or organizations identified on the release.
This news item comes to you as a service of Western's Renewable Resources Program.
|