Huge Potential for Green Jobs

The huge potential for growth in green jobs is being mandated and funded. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require large utilities to obtain 15 percent of their electricity from new renewable resources such as solar and wind by 2020. On May 18th, 2009, Secretary of the Department of Energy Chu announced the first 16 of the 100 standards that much be addressed by September in order to clear the way for the expenditure of Stimulus Package funds towards expanding the Smart Grid.

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How Green Are You?

by Blue&green

There are as many definitions of “green” as there are shades of color. The keys to greening your next home should include these key elements - Lower electric and water utility costs ,Environmentally effective use of building materials , Enhanced health and productivity, Long-term economic returns and Reduced environmental impact.

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   The green energy sector can turn Taiwan into a major power in energy technology.”
Liu Chao-shiuan, Taiwan Premier

Taiwan pledges $1.4bn for renewable energy

by Deb Powers

Taiwan has committed $1.4bn to growing its domestic renewable energy production. The investment is expected to grow the industry to eight times its current size.
Read More: Taiwan to invest $1.4bn in renewable energy

More renewable energy news...

• Reuters: California wants to lead in Solar
  
• AFP: Australia aims for 20% by 2020
  
• Reuters: 4 Senate Dems want to split climate bill
  
• World News Australia: Renewable energy on its way
  
• NM Independent: Legislators support 3rd party solar
  

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• Renewable News: Green Ocean Energy's Jim Maher
  
• Fleet Equipment: Fuel economy is more than MPG
  
• Detroit Energy: Detroit Energy seeks RE proposals
  

Smart Money Evaluates Off Grid Options

 by Deb Powers

Everybody likes to talk about clean energy job creation, but nobody explains how they're going to do it."

Delores Phillips, American Solar Energy Society 

This morning, Smart Money lays out the pros and cons of five different clean energy systems for your home. If you've wondered what it might cost you to install solar panels or a home hydro-electric system, this article will give you a quick overview. Other options discussed include wind power, biomass via pellet stove and geothermal.
Read more: 5 Ways to Cheaper, Cleaner Energy at Home

Other renewable energy news...

•  GreenPacks: Abu Dhabi may have electricity powered cars soon
•  New Jersey Newsroom: New Jersey a true solar power
•  Financier Worldwide: Four major geothermal companies to join
•  New York Times: Power companies feud over C&T allowances
  
•  Energy Efficiency News: UK low carbon plan welcomed

Around the Green Blogs...

•  Greenpeace Making Waves: Ask Google Energy Questions
•  Climate Rescue: Something afoot in the Arctic
•  Environmental Thinker: Dodgiest Energy Company Award

Renewable Energy in the News

Solar Sunday	Renewable Energy in the News by Steve Auger Going forward Solar Sunday will provide a summary of the the week's most interesting renewable energy news stories. By filtering out repeat stories and lower quality/inaccurate sites ... Read more...