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IRS Sets Wind Tax Credit Regulations For 2013 Projects
April 16 -- The Internal Revenue Service completed rules today that define how wind-farm developers can qualify for tax breaks. Under a law signed by President Barack Obama in January, wind projects must begin construction by Dec. 31 to qualify for the production tax credit. That’s looser than the standard from previous years, which required energy production to qualify. >>View Article
Obama Administration Renews Aviation Biofuel Program
April 16 -- The Obama administration on Monday renewed an interagency agreement that backs the development of biofuels for the aviation industry and reiterated its support for embattled federal renewable fuel targets. >>View Article
How Do We Reverse The Drop In Combined Heat And Power Use?
April 16 -- Combined heat and power (CHP) is an underutilized tool that could have a huge impact on industrial energy efficiency. Recycling heat to generate electricity makes a lot of sense. But how do the benefits of CHP stack up against building new wind, solar, or natural gas that could serve onsite energy needs? >>View Article
Wind Makes A Powerful Investment
April 16 -- In 2008, Ohio committed to generating more than 12 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. At the same time, the state set a goal of improving energy efficiency by 22 percent by 2025. Energy efficiency keeps Ohio industries competitive, which is why Gov. John Kasich expanded efficiency programs further last year. >>View Article
[ACORE Member] Marathon Capital Welcomes Tim Meyer
April 15 --Marathon Capital welcomes Tim Meyer, Managing Director, to its Bannockburn office. Meyer will report to Gregg Elesh, Chief Investment Officer, and is responsible for expanding Marathon Capital’s investor contacts and private placement capabilities across the pension, endowment, foundation and institutional debt and private equity channels. >>View Article
Philadelphia Eagles Green: Lincoln Financial Field Generating Energy With Solar Panels, Turbines
April 15 -- The Eagles' newest player is a real powerhouse. The stats are electrifying: On a recent sunny day, this bulky unit churned out 21,033.7 kilowatt hours, nearly enough to power two average homes for a year. Yes, the long-awaited solar panels and wind turbines at Lincoln Financial Field are up and running. >>View Article
Solar = 100% Of New Power Capacity In March, Renewables = 82% In Q1
April 15 -- Renewables are leading again. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects has just released a report for the first three months of 2013. The report is called the “Energy Infrastructure Update” and it shows that renewable energy sources (biomass, geothermal, solar, water, wind) have accounted for 82% of all new domestic electrical generating capacity installed for the first quarter of 2013. The total amount of the combined renewables came in at 1,546 MW. >>View Article
All About Installing Solar Panels
April 15 -- Do solar panels really work in Washington? Yes, they do! While the output is lower in cloudy or rainy weather, solar cells still generate useful power under these conditions. How do they work, exactly? View Article >>
Tesla S Is A Dreamy Electric Vehicle
April 15 -- My affair with the Tesla Model S began innocently enough, as a chance meeting brought on by unforeseen circumstances. The recent New York Times towing incident prompted a radio station request for me to talk about the all-electric S — an invitation I initially declined because I hadn't met the car. >>View Article
Solar Power Shines In March
April 12 -- Now, for the first time, solar energy accounted for all new utility electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. grid in March, the Solar Energy Industries Association is announcing. >>View Article
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