Archive for October, 2008

Wave That Power Goodbye »

By Robert Safuto on Oct 28, 2008 in News | Comments

The San Jose Mercury News reports that the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in California has rejected a contract between PG&E and Finavera Renewables.
The chief reason given for the rejection was related to viability of the project. According to the story, “The commission noted that a prototype buoy deployed by Finavera off the Oregon coast [...]

My Kingdom For An Outlet »

By Robert Safuto on Oct 24, 2008 in Analysis | Comments

Now that BMW has announced production of an electric version of their very popular Mini Cooper subcompact, interest in electric cars for urban use is likely to increase.
Popular Mechanics reports, “Dubbed the Mini E, it will be available for lease in three states—California, New York and New Jersey—and only to those companies and individuals participating [...]

Economic Changes Alter Outlook »

By Robert Safuto on Oct 16, 2008 in News | Comments

The outlook for clean energy projects has started to change as a result of the current economic situation in the U.S. and around the world. A pair of news items underscore the wider issues that are likely to develop.
Wind-farm Workers Laid Off
Noble Environmental Power has stopped work at its Bellmont and Chateaugay wind-energy projects [...]