The Renewables Obligation is a Government mechanism to encourage investment in renewable energy. It is central to the United Kingdom Government’s policy to raise the amount of renewable energy generated in the UK.
The renewables obligation (RO) has been guaranteed to be available for longer recently (UK pre-budget report).
The Alistair Darling MP has stated it [...]
President-elect Barack Obama wants the nation to derive 10 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2012, up from 2 percent today. That comes on top of the global push for green power, making wind and solar power …
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Trees are used all over the country in Bulgaria for many things, even in town centres the resources that trees provide are taken advantage of. This particular tree has its branches sawn off ever year and used for supports for tomatoes and other vegetables, then used as firewood for heating. The tree looks poorly right now, but next spring it comes back to life and provides more resources. How good
I am a big fan of renewable energy and today you have a chance to join me in sending a message that its important to all of us.
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By Eric Q. DuncanRenewable energy, what could really be the right definition? As it is the general term for many different unconventional energy sources, it has to be all-encompassing. Gurus tell us that renewable energy is an energy source that we find naturally and to a great degree. Several renewable energy sources depends on nuclear-power. This meaning that the nuclear power comes from our su
By Mike SullivanAs fossil fuel reserves are beginning to dry up we must look to other sources for our energy needs to support our lifestyles. The planet still has many fossil fuel reserves, but they won't last forever. Alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric are thought to be the forerunners in clean energy. Developing their technology so that the price of energy is low
World Leaders Gather at Green Energy Summit 2009 to Plug Bailout Scenarios
Clean Technology, Renewable Energy, and Sustainability as Sound Engines for Economic Growth
BANGALORE, November 5, 2008 -- Don't wait for a bailout. There is none. This 1 Vote(s)
It is because google has a lot of smart people working for them. And you can fool most people most of the time, but not all people all of the time... "This country is in an energy crisis," she said. "We need energy now, and this is a proven way to get it." Geothermal energy may be the most prolific renewable fuel source that most people have never heard of. Although the
By Daniel Whitten, Bloomberg.Com, November 4, 2008 23:03 EST Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- President-elect Barack Obama may pursue legislation early next year to speed a transition to an economy fueled by renewable energy sources and delay a fight on climate change until the economy improves. With unemployment at a five-year high, an early effort to create jobs by encouraging electricity produc
Morocco has announced plans for a new campus providing knowledge-based services to strengthen research and training in clean technology. The 'knowledge campus' is part of a US$3.2 billion five-year renewable energy investment plan, prepared by the Moroccan National Electricity Office and scheduled to run between 2009 and 2014. Mouloud Ait Haddou, Morocco's general secretary of the Ministry of En
To help California meet surging demand for renewable energy, Spain’s leading firms visited California this last week, meeting with major utilities, economic development officials, legislators, regulators, private firms, the Lt. Governor, and members of the Governor’s staff regarding investment in renewable energy growth. Due to sophisticated advances in energy regulation and technologies in Sp
“Where you stand depends upon where you sit.”
A famous politician might have thought he was dispensing pithy political wisdom when he said this, but he was also, perhaps inadvertently, framing our understanding of the relative potential of renewable energy markets going forward.
Growing renewable energy markets from a staggered start
Remember, it has only been a week [...]
With all the mixed emotions over the Wall Street Bailout, at least there was something in the $800 billion plan we can all feel good about.
Included in the bailout was an eight year extension of the solar energy tax credits. These credits will offer 30% credit to both commercial and residential solar panel purchases. This huge investment in the spread of solar technology will encourage the
Together with other organizations, BROOD had been an active member of Positibong Alternatibo ang Renewable Energy ni Juan (P.A.R.E. ni Juan) and had joined various campaigns for the passage of the Renewable Energy Bill. The news relayed to us by Roslyn Arayata, Volunteer Spokesperson of PARE ni Juan network that the Renewable Energy Bill had been approved was a news that made us and fellow advo
This is a special update for Galley Eco Capital clients concerning the extension of sunset dates for both federal energy efficiency and renewable energy tax credits. Specifically, these provisions provide significant benefits to investors and developers of sustainable real estate and our incentive and tax benefit studies can help you plan to maximize your [...]
All mobile telephony stations from developing countries could switch to renewable energy supply, according to a plan of the GSM Association (GSMA). Investments could be recovered in two years.GSMA, the representative of approximately 750 mobile operators, has launched the "Green Energy for Mobiles" this month and follows that till 2012 to obtain it's application in 118. 000 base stations for trans
Don't pay for your electricity any longer...Instead, the power company will pay YOU! "Michael's complete step-by-step fully illustrated manual will have you generating your own electricity for less than $200!"Hi, my name is Michael and I'm going to help YOU reduce your power bill by 80% or even eliminate it completely.Not only that, if you create more energy than you use, your power company will a
The use of renewable energy is not new, by any means. 5 generations (125 years) ago, wood, which is one form of biomass, supplied up to 90 percent of our energy needs. Due to the convenience and low prices of fossil fuels, wood use has fallen in the United States.
Overall total consumption from renewable sources in the United States totaled 6.8 quads (quadrillion Btu) in 2007, or about 7 percent
In the past, renewable energy has generally been more expensive to use than fossil fuels. Plus, renewable resources are often located remote areas and it is expensive to build powerlines to the cities where they are needed. The use of renewable sources is also limited by the fact that they are not always available (for example, cloudy days reduce solar energy, calm days mean no wind blows to drive
A reality check from Richard Heinberg's current Museletter:Given plenty of cheap available energy, technology can work wonders. It is understandable that our society has fetishized technology, given the spectacular societal changes it has wrought in the past century. In the...
Tacoma Power Company will invest 15 million dollars in credits for renewable energy from Iberdrola Renewables. The contract will start in 2012 and will remain in force until the end of 2019. The credits for renewable energy will come from Iberdrola Renewables project to generate wind power. Acquisition will help the company to abide by Initiative 937, in which 15% of usefulness energy to result f
A well-insulated home is healthier and more comfortable, because it’s drier and warmer. A cold, damp home can encourage the growth of mould and mildew. That can lead to health problems like asthma, bronchitis and recurring colds and flu.The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the ideal minimum temperature for a home is 18ºC. Without effective insulation, that’s difficult and expensive
Varese, a town in Northern Italy, runs on 100% renewable power. The town uses a mix of wind, solar and small-scale hydropower. The town has reaped benefits from the energy network through added jobs, and an additional 350,000 euros [US $514,000] in revenues that are handed over to the council each year. Varese has also seen a six-fold increase in tourists in the last ten years, many coming just to
There seems to be more of an interest in the forms of renewable energy these days than ever before. People from all walks of life are seeing the many benefits it can offer. What should be an indicator that we need to continue moving forward is that many of the underdeveloped countries out there use [...]
I’m working on this project called Renewable Future - since tonight I realized what do we really have but the future, and what the hell if gas just runs out. Which it could. And eventually will.
So yes, it will be on alternative/renewable energy/resources, collections of data on that and all the best current articles.
It’s just [...]
Talking about renewable energy is nothing new in the Sunshine State, but the push for cleaner energy could soon become a legal mandate. For the first time, Florida is about to require that part of the state’s power come from renewable sources. The state has been promoting that idea with grants and tax exemptions for [...]
As you can see there will be plenty of benefits from all of these types of renewable energy. While they are all implemented right now on some level, there is still more that needs to be done. We need to learn how to get the maximum benefits
When you think about the natural things around us a couple of things come to mind. First, you have the sun that continues to shine brightly in the sky day after day. It gives off a great deal of heat whic&
Fossil fuels are used to make energy we use, but once they are gone we will never get more of them. Coal, oil, and natural gas all fall into this category. They are used all over the place in high amounts so you may not
ReEarth says no to LNG, yes to renewable energy:
By JIMENITA SWAIN, Guardian Senior Reporter -
Nassau, Bahamas:
The country's energy problems can be reduced if The Bahamas takes advantage of renewable energy technology and move away from the Liquefied Natural Gas pipeline proposal, a local environmentalist said yesterday.
LNG has been heralded as an option to reducing oil cost.
ReEarth dir
All of us know that the energy resources are decreasing everyday, and to solve this problem, the scientists would convert they work on the renewable energy that coming from the nature like the sun and the wind.Now, they are many simple designs of solar power and wind power systems that can be used in the home. These systems can be installed easily by any one, but you should have a complete instruc
The Tarik.ca Capped Global Renewable Power Generation Index™, is a capitalization-weighted equity benchmark. The index tracks the performance of Global Utilities and Independent Power Producers (IPP) who generate greater than 50% of their electricity production from Hydro-Electric, Wind, Geothermal and Solar Power. Component companies are not adjusted for available float. Index components are ca
Across the plains where there is open land, the wind is able to move at high speeds. This is due to there not being any buildings or homes in the area to break it up. This is the perfect location for wind power to be generated and collected.
The use of windmills to create energy [...]
Solar power is likely to be the most valuable of the renewable energy sources available. That is because it is plentiful and it is the least expensive to implement. New buildings can be built that incorporate the concepts as can homes. There are also solar panels that can be added to what is already in [...]
Renewable energy has many advantages and the major advantage of it is that it does not pollute our environment. The electricity that is produced from conventional non-renewable sources such as coal or gas cause major damage to our environment.
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China needs a lot of energy to power its economy and the country's reliance on coal has led to major problems with unsafe work conditions and pollution. By 2006, China's energy requirements had become the second highest in the world, doubling its needs from the past decade.The greater the need for energy, the greater the urgency to find a renewable solution and China appears to be (at least in par
We just got the following note from State Rep. Mike Villarreal (D-San Antonio) about a little project we’ve told you about here at Capitol Annex before. Sadly, we’re at Netroots Nation today and in a time crunch, but we wanted to pass on the words from Rep. Villarreal:
This is a big day for renewable energy and clean air in Texas. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) selected a plan to
If you are fed-up with waiting for the government to solve our current energy crisis, maybe you should read the Pickens Plan for America's energy challenges. Billionaire T. Boone Pickens made his fortune on oil and now he is betting that fortune on a future of renewable energy projects and natural gas.
Today the entrepreneur and philanthropist unveiled his plan to reduce U.S. dependency on
As a follow-up to the Spanish trade mission that visited the state last February, Gov. Bill Ritter is in Spain this week to meet with renewable energy companies and encourage investment in Colorado.
Ritter says the trip will be a way to raise the state’s profile in Europe and “let them know Colorado is the best state in [...]
In Dr Strangelove or "How, I Learnt to stop worrying and Love the Bomb", we see the crazy potential of a nuclear war become a reality. Our economies have become so dependent on oil, it seems equally crazy that we could live without oil; thus rising oil prices spark an instinctive fear, especially amongst oil importers. However, a world without oil is not only possible, but, at some time an inevit
Image by lant_70Yesterday I decided to do something about switching my electricity supplier. I’d already decided to keep the prepayment meter because while I’m still struggling to pay off my debts, I’d rather not receive any more surprise bills and with the cost or energy rising quickly these days, that could well happen. It would have been nice if I’d been able to save a bit by switching
You might recall the struggling Mt. Pleasant co-op that wanted to develop a shared solar energy program that I posted about last week (you can read that post HERE). They were hoping to install panels on their properties and share the solar energy between them, while selling excess power to Pepco to help reduce the financial burden of installing these expensive solar panels.
Unfortunately, their
PhD Studentships Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply Cardiff School of Engineering Applications are invited for six PhD studentships at the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS) within the School of Engineering at Cardiff University. In order to meet the UK government target of 10% of electricity supplies from renewable energy by 2010, an aspiration
Who doesn't want to save a few quid on the fuel bills? Add to that the whole environmental argument and installing solar panels and wind turbines. Well, a Renewable Energy Exhibition will be held at the Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe Green Road, Crewe campus on the 5th July 2008. Organised by the Energy Saving Trust advice centre and Cheshire Renewable Energy Initiative, visitors will b
Scientists in California have managed to stumble upon what seems to be the discovery of the century. The genetic alteration of bugs created a super species that can eat agricultural waste (woodchips, wheat straw etc) and excrete crude oil. This ?renewable petroleum? promises to keep us addicted to the black gold and and (hopefully) drop [...]
A recently released report from Frost & Sullivan for the European Inverter Market for Renewable Energy Systems, finds that the market earned revenues of €654.4 ($1,004) million in 2007 and estimates they will reach €3,105 ($4,763.7) million in 2014.
According to the report, Spain, backed by solid growth in its solar energy industry, moves to the [...]
Two pro-environment Mainers fought Susan Collins today
This morning the Senate was all set to consider HR 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act which passed the House on May 21 with a healthy bipartisan majority; 263-160. At that time thirty-five Republicans joined every Democrat (except Texas’ arch-reactionary Nick Lampson) in passing the bill which [...]
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Solazyme is a biotechnology company focused on synthetic biology for the renewable bioproduction of fuels, industrial oleochemicals, and health and wellness ingredients from marine microbes....
OXFORD UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, Environmental Change Institute in association with Exeter CollegeGrade 8: Salary £34,793 - £41,545 paApplications are invited for a researcher in Renewable Energy to work in the Lower Carbon Futures programme of the Environmental Change Institute. The FPL Group Fellow will manage and deliver a research programme in renewable energy with a focus on th
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel, on sale this fall, is designed to run on today's low sulfur diesel, and will offer consumers fuel economy figures as low as 4.8L/100 KM and will produce fewer emissionsRead more...
From: Press release Sonoma, California – May 28, 2008 – Sapphire Energy announced today they have produced renewable 91 octane gasoline that conforms to ASTM certification, made from a breakthrough process that produces crude oil directly from sunlight, CO2 and photosynthetic microorganisms, beginning with algae. "Sapphire's goal is to be the world's leading producer of renewable
REN21 is a global policy network that serves as a discussion catalyst for international leadership on renewable energy. They promote policy development for the rapid expansion of renewable energies in developing and industrialised economies. REN21 connects governments, international institutions, non-governmental...
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is an active, global partnership that works with governments, businesses, industry, financiers and civil society to reduce the barriers within policy, regulatory and financial structures that bar and limit the up take...
The Renewable Energy Trust seeks to maximize environmental and economic benefits for the Commonwealth’s citizens by pioneering and promoting clean energy technologies and fostering the emergence of sustainable markets for electricity generated from renewable sources. The Trust provides financial assistance to individuals and businesses for solar panels and wind turbines at their homes and facil
Windpower 2008 is coming up. We will be traveling to Houston to attend the Spanish pavilion at the trade show from June 1st through the 4th. We will be exhibiting along with six companies from Spain, covering the whole spectrum of products and services for the wind industry, from wind forecasting to fasteners to converters [...]
Reporting by Judy Hua and Joanne Chiu; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree HONG KONG, May 19 (Reuters) - China Power New Energy Development Co Ltd (0735.HK: Quote, Profile, Research) has raised its renewable energy capacity targets by a half as Beijing pushes to clean up its air and water and whittle down its reliance on imported resources. By 2010, China Power New Energy, steered by the daughter of
Houston, Texas - May 16, 2008 - Planning to run the world on renewable power sources within three years, the energy resources development firm of Gladstone & McKinney announced today that this firm is competing for the Saltire Prize.2 Vote(s)
When I criticised Barack Obama's support of "Clean Coal" in West Virginia (read HERE), many attacked me by saying, "We have all this coal, what are we supposed to do?" To which I said, "Ignore it."
I argued that although coal currently makes up 50% of our energy mix, we could dramatically lower that level by investing in renewable energy sources rather than coal band
The U.S. and Europe both dream of securing more energy "independence" from fickle oil- and gas-exporting nations. Both have grand plans for huge solar-power plantations in the desert that, on paper at least, could help meet that goal. But Europe has one huge problem compared to the U.S.—its deserts are actually in North Africa, smack in the middle of OPEC country. Whose desert? That's th
Solar Garden Lights are becoming of age; their application is almost through puberty. Solar Powered Garden Lighting is reaching maturity. And no wonder first of all they are a sign of environmental awareness, and secondly solar lights are very convenient. In the old days we were struggling with the wiring in our garden, and especially grid connected systems in an outdoor environment are an accide
On May 20, at 7:00 pm at the Pittsfield Township Administration Building, Saline Sustainability Circle will feature a presentation on wind turbines by John Sarver of the Michigan Energy Office.
Mr....
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As fossil fuels become increasingly more expensive in the future as old fields deplete, while unconventional sources become increasingly common as global demand for energy keeps rising, electricity will play a critical role in powering the world. Recent advancements in battery and electric engine technologies as demonstrated in the new Think and Tesla automobiles demonstrate [...]
Prime Minister Gordon Brown last night suffered his biggest Commons rebellion since taking over as prime minister when 35 Labour MPs - half the government's majority - voted against the government in favour of an amendment to the energy bill that would have encouraged the take up of renewable...
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The Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) is a new research and development organization that harnesses advanced knowledge in biology, the physical sciences, engineering, and environmental and social sciences to devise viable solutions to global energy challenges and reduce the impact of...
Global Investment in Renewable Energy Reaches $100 Billion According to UN Report
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — High oil prices and an array
of government incentives are leading to soaring rates of investment in renewable
energy, according to the United Nations’ annual “Global Trends in Sustainable
Energy Investment” report.
The UN report calculates global investment capital flows [...]
Renewable energy best practices to provide guidance and inspire others in the travel and tourism industry Tourism, the world’s largest industry, has a powerful impact on, and is greatly impacted by, the ecological health of its destinations across the globe. One of tourism’s largest economic and environmental costs is the massive amount of energy required for the transportation of travelers and maintenance of facilities like hotels and attractions. Thus, many businesses are eager to minimize their consumption of non-renewable energy, but are often uncertain on how to make it happen due to the technological complexity and rapid rate of innovation in field of renewable energy. The Renewable Energy in Tourism Initiative (RETI) has recently developed a set of Best Practices in Renewa
Foreign Affairs, Florida’s 1st Smart Dealership’s Current Electric Car Portfolio Includes ZAP and Other Electric Vehicles. www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading investor news and research portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, presents Driving Green, an in-depth interview with Jonathan Ortiz of Foreign Affairs Auto, a dealership established in 1982 that carries a blend of cars ranging from luxury cars to green vehicles. As owner of Foreign Affairs Auto, Florida’s 1st Smart Dealership, Mr. Ortiz provides first-hand perspective of the changing demographics he sees at his dealership of the typical green car enthusiast, and advises new dealers contemplating carrying green autos what it takes to make it a success.
When asked how his interest in g
Established in 2002, EarthToys.com is an online eMagazine and web library for the alternative energy industry. They provide an open and unbiased platform where new ideas, systems and solutions can be expressed, shared and cataloged for use by readers....
Here is some good news for the renewable energy development providers.The World Bank's Chinese Renewable Energy Development Project has backed the use of PV in rural China. The project design is based on a market-driven approach to renewables, which undertakes the following:Focus on promoting commercial or near-commercial applications;Combines international advances in technology with proven Chinese low-cost production capabilities;Taps the large potential demand by lowering costs and improving products, system reliability, and consumer services.The project aims to foster development of a sustainable market for PV technologies capable of supplying electricity in an environmentally sustainable way. This provides modern energy to dispersed rural households and institutions. To achieve this,
4.2 billion. That's how many rooftops you'd have to cover with solar panels to displace a cubic mile of oil (CMO), a measure of energy consumption, according to Ripudaman Malhotra, who oversees research on fossil fuels at SRI International. The electricity captured in those hypothetical solar panels in a year (2.1 megawatts each) would roughly equal the energy in a CMO. The world consumes a little over 1 CMO of oil a year right now and about 3 CMOs of energy from all sources. Read the full story from News.com. Hattip to Laura B
We already know that the use of electricity, gas and coal are all resources that we may eventually run out of. These are the non-renewable energy resources that we rely heavily on today.
We use these non-renewable energy resources to do many things, including supplying us with power, heating our homes, businesses [...]
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recognizing the increasing importance of renewable energy sources around the world, MONOPOLY announces that it will feature “Wind Energy” and “Solar Energy” as the utilities in the upcoming MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition game. The new utilities will replace the “Water Works” and “Electric Company” spaces that traditionally appear on the MONOPOLY game board.“When creating this first-ever worldwide MONOPOLY game board, we reviewed all elements of the game to ensure that it reflects today’s global perspective. This included the utility property spaces,” said Phil Jackson, Group Executive, Hasbro Games. “In a nod to the efforts of countries worldwide to increase the effectiveness and availability of renewable energy sources,
Costa Rica is a country rich with renewable energy. In fact, it gets about 99% of all its electrical energy from clean sources, and it's aiming to be the first country to become carbon neutral (more about that below). Some of Costa Rica's energy sources include geothermal energy, the burning of sugarcane waste and other biomass, solar and wind energy. However, the largest source of energy is hydroelectricity its hydroelectric dams provide more than 82% of the country's electricity. But the electric needs of Costa Rica are increasing, and the government now wants to build new dams that would displace indigenous villages and flood valuable habitats. Local environmental groups are opposing the construction of new hydroelectric dams. Also, Costa Rica's efforts to minimize its own c
RD Energy Solutions (RDES) is a renewable energy consultancy and project development company based in Scotland. They offer a complete service for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and operation of green energy technology to the public and private sectors....
RenewableEnergyWorld.com was started in 1998 by a group of Renewable Energy professionals who wanted their work to relate to their passion for renewable energy. With this passion and the desire to create a long term sustainable business, they have created...
The UK supports an EU target that will require it to generate 15 per cent of its energy (which is likely to mean 30-40 per cent of its electricity) from renewables by 2020. The UK has a low baseline of renewable generation and the target will be stretching and expensive – which is why the [...]
March 24, 2008 -- United States Secure Hosting Center (USSHC) announced today a new program designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with colocated equipment.
eColo (pronounced ECHO-low) is a program that allows USSHC colocation cus2 Vote(s)
March 24, 2008 -- United States Secure Hosting Center (USSHC) announced today a new program designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with colocated equipment.
eColo (pronounced ECHO-low) is a program that allows USSHC colocation cus5 Vote(s)
Renewable Energy Group has withdrawn its application to come public via an IPO. You can probably guess the culprit: "....current market conditions do not...
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Greenjobs was launched in 2004 to focus specifically on all aspects of employment in renewable energy worldwide. Greenjobs is staffed and supported by people with a long experience in the field of renewable energy (RE). Their goal is to become...
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America's economy and lifestyle. ACORE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. with paying members from every aspect and...
This year the number of events in the renewable energy industry in the US seems to have exploded; sometimes, it feels like one could be attending one seminar, convention or gathering of some kind every week of the year.
Even though we do not have the time or means for such feats, this is a busy [...]
Nuts picked from the Amazon rainforest helped fuel the world's first commercial airline flight powered by renewable energy.A Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet flew from London to Amsterdam with one of its fuel tanks filled with a bio-jet blend including babassu oil and coconut oil."Today marks a vital breakthrough for the whole airline industry," Virgin founder Richard Branson told reporters in a hangar at Heathrow airport prior to the flight's departure.British billionaire Branson said, however, it was unlikely the nut of the wild growing babassu palm would play a key role as airlines turn to renewable fuel sources to cut the industry's greenhouse gas emissions."We did not want to use biofuels such as corn oil which were competing with staple food sources," he said, adding he believed algae produ
Green electricity is generated using renewable sources such as wind, solar, small hydroelectric, or biomass power. Unlike traditional electricity sources,
Attitudes toward Utility Companies as Suppliers of Electricity from RenewableSources. Ferguson (1999) found that consumersconsistently report they are more likely
