... step forward." "Americans need energy today," Pearce said in a statement. "One day, with significant advances in technology to store wind and solar power, alternatives can make a significant impact. But today, Americans drive oil and gas cars, and they need relief now." Congressional Democrats ... full story 07/15/08
... Edgewood is toying with an electric idea. At the June 2 meeting, Councilor John Abrams introduced a resolution to look into wind and solar power production in the town. The resolution involved forming a committee to look into how that could be accomplished. “I think that the committee ... full story 07/10/08
... ,” Richardson said in the address. “He'll invest $150 billion over the next 10 years in alternative sources of energy like wind power, and solar power, and advanced biofuels, creating up to 5 million new jobs.” Richardson added that, “President Bush and Sen. McCain want to open our pristine wilderness ... full story 07/01/08
... $33,450 to train two employees. n Schott Solar, a subsidiary of the German firm Schott AG, will use $1,888,735 to train 240 new employees for a solar power equipment manufacturing plant to be built at Albuquerque's Mesa del Sol. n Menlo Logistics, a Santa Teresa-based logistics and distribution ... full story 06/29/08
... power plant in 30 years. And now the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. faces fierce opposition in its effort to build one of the world's largest solar power plants east of San Diego. How, exactly, do the opponents of domestic oil, nuclear power and SDG&E's solar-wind-geothermal operation expect ... full story 06/28/08
... facility at Mesa del Sol and expects to have hire about 350 before it begins production of photovoltaic cells and receiver tubes for concentrated solar power systems. Rakes said the company is already “actively” hiring for its local operations. The company, a subsidiary of German firm Schott AG ... full story 06/26/08
... of a large photovoltaic module and stop the solar-powered water fountain using just your shadow, and you can see remote-control cars running on solar power, with no batteries to buy. Visitors also will have the chance to learn about fuel cells that can work all day long from clean hydrogen fuel ... full story 06/26/08
... Elliot Spagat The Associated Press SAN DIEGO – It seems like an idea any environmentalist would embrace: Build one of the world's largest solar power operations in the Southern California desert and surround it with plants that run on wind and underground heat. Yet San Diego Gas & Electric ... full story 06/25/08
... and other alternative energy development, and for the promotion of energy efficiency and conservation. The current 30 percent tax credit on solar power investment is due to drop to 10 percent at the end of the year if it isn't renewed, and solar executives and political leaders have said New Mexico ... full story 06/10/08
... that he will work for as a senator include water preservation and acequia support; development of alternative energy sources, including wind and solar power; programs to spur economic growth in the northern New Mexico area; and tax credits and incentives for small businesses, which he called "vital ... full story 06/01/08