Topic – Renewable Energy
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German town produces 321% more energy than it uses
Sells excess ~ $5.7m annually
A German town, Wildpoldsried, is now generating 321% more energy than it uses and selling the excess, following 14 years of efficiencies and renewables.
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IPCC report: 80% renewables by 2050 is possible
If fully government supported
Eighty percent of the world's energy needs could be met with renewable energy by 2050 with full government support to maximize the potential for renewables.
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City of Austin govt using 100% renewable energy
Largest all renewable govt
The City of Austin recently made all of its municipal buildings powered by renewable energy, becoming the largest local government to use completely renewable.
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Inaugural Total Energy USA trade show bound for Houston 2012
Bringing together industries
The inaugural Total Energy USA trade show, set to take place in Houston, will bring together professionals in the petrochemical and renewable energy industries.
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Stephen Lacy
Solar's getting cheaper, fast
Cost reductions are bringing solar energy to be cost competitive with coal
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Spanish firm creates first hybrid rechargeable bus
Can last 18 hours
A Spanish firm has created a rechargeable system called "Arctic Whisper" to release buses from their dependence on overhead rail lines
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Reliant pres: US needs to shift to nuclear, renewables
To reduce energy dependence
Reliant presidentJason Few believes the US can reduce dependence on foreign oil if it shifts toward nuclear power, renewable energy, and natural gas.
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