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Indian Tribes Bet on Solar Power – Associated Press
Indian tribes control more than 55 million acres of land across the nation, and those lands are capable of producing solar power equivalent to more than four times the amount of electricity generated annually in the US.
Solar power from Sahara a step closer: The German-led Desertec initiative believes it can deliver power to Europe as early as 2015 – The Guardian
A massive solar project to benefit both Europe and North Africa — from The Guardian
Renewables Outpace Nuclear in US – Dept of Energy
For the second month in a row, renewable sources accounted for more domestic energy production than did nuclear power
Growing U.S. Wind Power – Department of Energy
New Study Sheds Light on the Growing U.S. Wind Power Market
California Sets Pace for Solar Power – The New York Times
California, the longtime national leader in solar energy, has a capacity of more than 500 megawatts of solar power at peak periods in the early afternoon — the same as a major power plant.
The Path to Clean Efficient Energy – News and Observer Oped by Dr. Blackburn, Jim Warren
Instead of risking $35 billion on new plants, there is a better, cheaper and more secure way to handle North Carolina’s energy needs.
U.S. Energy Chair Dismisses New Coal, Nukes – Reuters
http://uk.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUKTRE5447HI20090505 UK U.S. utilities, regulator disagree on generation Wed May 6, 2009 12:59am BST By Eileen O’Grady HOUSTON (Reuters) – The nation’s top power industry regulator on Tuesday suggested that U.S. utilities don’t need to build big nuclear or coal-fired power plants to fill the nation’s future power supply needs. …
Duke Univ. Economist: Modest Increases in Efficiency, Renewables in NC Will Allow Closure of Coal-Fired Plants
The Duke University economics chairman emeritus argues that modest increases in efficiency and renewable power can allow North Carolina to retire coal-fired power plants instead of building new plants. See his study for NC WARN.
30% Savings if More States Help – Rocky Mountain Institute
Rocky Mountain Institute’s Energy and Resources Team has just published a report that shows the opportunity for 30 percent energy savings in the United States. Assessing the Electric Productivity Gap and the U.S. Efficiency Opportunity analyzed electric productivity state by state, and found a significant gap between the highest and lowest performing states.