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US Geothermal Power Could Top 10 Gigawatts, New Industry Report Says

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New Mexico. At the high end, that would be enough baseload power to supply about 20% of California's total electric power in 2008—or enough generating capacity to supply the power needs of about 7.2 While the report shows generally good news, it also shows a decline in projects currently listed as under construction.

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Funding boost for Smart Grid proposals

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The $47million will support existing projects that are advancing demonstration-scale smart grid technologies and adds to the $17million that was awarded by the Department to these projects in 2008. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Smart Grid US Department of Energy. So what are the projects that will benefit?

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

In 2008 the company released a test fleet of 450 Mini-E vehicles and is getting ready to announce its second phase. Bob Lutz, the outgoing vice chairman of GM, has said the company will produce about 8,000 Chevy Volts in 2011. BMW’s Mini is rolling out its electric car in three phases. The third phase will be released around 2015.

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

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My wife, Zan, and I were recently on the Big Island, Hawaii, and while there we toured the state’s only geothermal plant. Hawaii's 30 megawatt geothermal control room. The rest of Hawaii’s electricity is generated by burning oil. Hawaii's 30 MW geothermal power plant. Published: December 2, 2008.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. See our frequent comments at our news archive.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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So far Israel, Denmark, Australia , Hawaii and California’s Bay Area have plans to implement the Better Place model. Got a hot tip on breaking green news, or a suggestion for areas of coverage? Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy. Email us directly at greeninc@nytimes.com.

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