The Brazilian Decade Continues

Jan 02, 2012 No Comments by

Two years ago I said that Brazil will define this decade, and 20 percent into the 2010s, I am sticking to my guns. From energy to architecture, Brazil IS the world’s stage.

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Fair Winds in Brazil

Dec 20, 2011 No Comments by

Mauricio Tiomno Tolmasquim explains how Brazil’s wind power industry has emerged as a global leader for its significant contributions in improving energy and economic efficiency.

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Automakers, the New Renewable Energy Investors: Guardian

Oct 07, 2011 No Comments by

Will Volkswagen, Ford Motor Corp., and General Motors (GM) become new clean energy investors to the tune of Google? I discuss on The Guardian.

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Duke Energy Launches Fifth Texas Wind Farm

Sep 21, 2011 No Comments by

Wind power shows no indication of slowing down in Texas. Duke Energy will plan its fifth wind farm in the Lone Star State, which should be in operation by the end of 2012.

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As Uruguay’s Economy Booms, Wind Power Drops in Price

Sep 20, 2011 1 Comment by

With the wind power markets stagnating in the USA and Europe, Uruguay is set to become the next boom region for clean energy companies looking for new markets.

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Solyndra’s Collapse a Lesson in What Government Ought and Ought Not to Do

Sep 05, 2011 2 Comments by

At a fundamental level, Solyndra’s bankruptcy shows the perils of the government offering subsidies, loans, or tax credits to favored companies.

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Volkswagen Investing One Billion Euros in Wind Energy

Sep 01, 2011 2 Comments by

In an attempt to hedge against future rising energy prices, Volkswagen announced last week that it will invest up to one billion Euros (US$1.45 billion) in clean energy.

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Rick Perry, The Wind Power Broker

Aug 21, 2011 2 Comments by

If Rick Perry wins the 2012 presidential election, he will make George W. Bush look like Abraham Lincoln. But he has a solid record on wind energy.

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Maine Pushes Energy Independence with Energy Security Act

Aug 19, 2011 No Comments by

With future energy efficiency concerns an issue, Maine’s Republican-dominated legislature passed An Act to Improve Maine’s Energy Security earlier this year.

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More Wind Energy Blows into Maine

Aug 16, 2011 2 Comments by

With New England waves, scenery, and lobster comes plenty of wind, and Maine is one state benefitting from more wind power investment.

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