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Tesla, SolarCity, and Ta'u: sun, storage batteries, clean energy (video)

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The island of Ta'u in American Samoa is located more than 4,000 miles from the U.S. West Coast, and typically relies on imported diesel fuel to generate electricity. The combination of Tesla and SolarCity is already promoting its potential synergies, albeit in a location far away from the mainland United States.

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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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The global geothermal industry surpassed 12,000 MW of geothermal power operational, with about 600 MW of new geothermal power coming online globally, according to a year-end update by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). Ormat Technologies, and AltaRock Energy. It was built by US Geothermal and TAS Energy.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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Equipment used for testing emissions or fueling infrastructure is not eligible for funding. Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands): EPA is requesting proposals between $500,000 and $4,400,000. Early engine, vehicle, or equipment replacements with certified engine configurations.

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