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U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2010

Thursday, October 21st, 2010
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SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Nearly all of the top 20 states experienced demand growth in the first half of 2010, although the pace of growth varied highly from state to state. California and New Jersey remained the largest state markets, but nine other states installed at least 10 MW in the first half of the year.

We anticipate that the second half of 2010 will be even stronger than the first. Many projects will rush to commence construction in order to meet eligibility deadlines for the cash grant program, and some of these projects will ultimately be connected to the grid within the year.

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Video: Twin Groves Wind Farm and Carlock Construction

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

120 Vestas V82 Windmills are scattered throughout the country side just east of Bloomington Illinois. At a cost of $1.6 Million each they provide power to 60,000 homes. Another 100 turbines are being erected at Carlock. White Oak Energy Center is between Peoria and Bloomington. This video shows the Twin Groves Wind farm and some of the new construction at Carlock.

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National Solar Jobs Census 2010

Thursday, October 14th, 2010
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THE SOLAR FOUNDATION
The National Solar Jobs Census 2010 is the first attempt to quantify the current employment and projected growth of the United States solar industry and is based on a statistically valid sampling of employers throughout the nation. The rapid increase of solar energy generation has warranted a credible study that examines the size and scope of the industry that until now, has been lacking.

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SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 1: INFRASTRUCTURE FORUM IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
AHSRA

The 2nd Annual North American Strategic Infrastructure Forum will take place at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., September 29-October 1.

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Video: Inside a Cogeneration Power Plant

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

A look inside a fully operational coal fired Co-Gen power station. The process of turning thermal energy into mechanical, and finally electric energy.

-PAmining on YouTube

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Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act of 2010: Economics and Impacts

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
U.S. District Energy Fuel Consumption by Fuel Type

INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT ENERGY ASSOCIATION (IDEA)
Even if a U.S. climate bill is passed in 2010, it is likely to be many years before a cap-and-trade system has an impact on energy use. With continued uncertainties regarding U.S. climate legislation, it is now more essential than ever that the U.S. implements other policies that move us toward reduced fossil fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act of 2010 will stimulate increased use of renewable energy sources to heat and cool buildings throughout the country.

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The Globalization of Traffic Congestion

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Rather Be Working

IBM
The question now is: what is to be done? More fuel efficient cars, more public transportation, more ridesharing, more telecommuting are all good steps – but hardly enough. And it is clear that the traditional remedies for road congestion – adding a lane or building a new road – have proven to be just a temporary fix before congestion returns. Technology can help. For the first time in history, digital and physical infrastructures are converging. As a result, we are now able to understand large, complex systems that previously resisted investigation – systems as diverse as waterways, oilfields, and transportation networks.

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NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN: CONNECTING AMERICA

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
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An interactive map of broadband stats including use and availability across the country is offered by the National Broadband Plan of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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Video: Wind Energy at NREL’s National Wind Technology Center

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

It is a pure, plentiful natural resource. Right now wind is in high demand and it holds the potential to transform the way we power our homes and businesses. NREL is at the forefront of wind energy research and development. NREL’s National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) is a world-class facility dedicated to accelerating and deploying wind technology.

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The Future of Natural Gas

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Natural Gas Infrastructure

MIT ENERGY INITIATIVE
Natural gas has moved to the center of the current debate on energy, security and climate. This study examines the role of natural gas in a carbon-constrained world, with a time horizon out to mid-century.

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