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

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New Mexico. While the report shows generally good news, it also shows a decline in projects currently listed as under construction. According to the GEA this was due to 4 new geothermal power projects moving to completion, but also reflects difficulty obtaining final permits and difficulty obtaining financing. California.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

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. “Unless the government adds detailed action plans and centralized direction to its plan, China may well squander the vast opportunity electric vehicles are now offering,&# Yang Jian, the managing editor of Automotive News China, wrote in a December 2009 editorial. One reason for automakers’ trepidation is technological.

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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. Unfortunately, there is very little specific funding for wireless transmission in the stimulus bill that was just signed by the USA President. Got a hot tip on breaking green news, or a suggestion for areas of coverage?

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