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National Grid Again Rejects High Costs of Offshore Wind

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

National Grid for the second time has turned down a proposal from a Rhode Island offshore wind developer that wants to sell the electricity retailer energy from a yet-to-be-developed wind farm.National Grid says the price to purchase renewable energy from New Jersey-based Deepwater Wind is too hi ...

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EcoGods: David Bellamy A skeptical environmentalist, still a green campaigner

Posted by DeshRaj on 19/11/2009

David J.Bellamy is a renowned British botanist, author, broadcaster, and environmentalist; however, some may not think so. As he has always sidelined man-made global warming as "poppycock", he sure invites unfair criticism from some staunch...

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Video: Hydrogen-powered Toyota Highlander gets 431-mile range

Posted by DeshRaj on 14/11/2009

Two Toyota Highlander fuel cell hybrid vehicles advanced (FCHV-adv) recently finished a 331-mile round trip drive between Torrance and San Diego, California. The surplus fuel in the tanks suggested that the SUVs could have easily crossed the...

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National Grid Wants to Triple Energy Efficiency Programs

Posted by Environmental Leader on 10/11/2009

If National Grid has its way, Massachusetts electricity customers will pay higher electricity and gas rates while benefiting from expanded energy efficiency programs that help them use less energy overall.National Grid submitted a proposal to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to ex ...

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Sustainable Sites Initiative Rates Landscaping Sustainability

Posted by Environmental Leader on 09/11/2009

Corporate campuses and other commercial sites can turn to a new rating system to help design more sustainable and environmentally friendly landscapes.The Sustainable Sites Initiative has released a system for rating landscapes as they are created. While the system is likely to see more use in the ...

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