Dear Readers; U.S.Senate Redemption,
True, the U.S. Senate couldn't muster enough votes to approve
increasing the fuel economy of the nation's cars and trucks, nor enough
votes to require 20 percent of the nation's electricity to be generated
from renewables by 2020. But, the U.S Senate has approved legislation
that would require 10 percent non-hydro renewable power generation from
investor-owned utilities by that time.
Not as good as hoped for, but not too bad either.
The Senate-approved bill will become part of an energy package
hashed out by both houses of Congress to be sent to the President for
signing. If he signs it, renewables could expand dramatically in the
U.S. over the next 18 years. Right now power generation from renewables
in the U.S. accounts for only about 2 percent of the total generated.
The increase to 10 percent, even in small increments during the next 18
years as proposed, will mean big business opportunities in an economy as
large and energy hungry as the United States.
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ENERGIES... week of March 17, 2002
A WORLD OF OCEANS. The World Energy Council believes that 15 percent
of the world's energy needs could be met with electricity generated from
the motion of waves. That figure seems conservative on a planet
two-thirds covered with churning oceans.
Norsk Hydro Technology Ventures, a division of Norsk Hydro, along
with two other firms, will invest $8.52 million in a wave generation
technology known as Pelamis now under development by Scottish company
Ocean Power Delivery.
The Pelamis design looks like an enormous semi-submerged snake that
is made up of cylindrical sections connected by hinges. Each hinge
joint includes rams which force oil through a hydraulic generator in
that section as the snake moves with the waves. Electricity generated
is fed by cable to the head of snake then along the sea bed to an
onshore connection with the local grid.
Ocean Power is now building a 750-kilowatt, 150-meter long Pelamis
in Scotland and may construct a 2-megawatt facility utilizing a number
of Pelamis snakes for Vancouver, British Columbia. Visit Ocean Power at
http://www.oceanpd.com/ .
ACCOUNTANT'S GREEN VEHICLE. The reason there are a number of hybrid
electric bus development programs worldwide points to the work of the
accountant. Transit agencies, with the help of their bean counters,
could embrace energy efficient hybrids as a way to save money for their
agencies. Thus for the vehicle developer these agencies are a good
starting place to offer the technology. Later, when proven, and costs
further reduced, the technology could be introduced in other vehicle
segments that aren't as closely scrutinized by accountants.
Enova systems has delivered an unspecified number of its Panther
Genset hybrid electric drive systems to Hyundai Motor Company of Korea
for use in their hybrid bus program. Panther Genset systems are a
series design incorporating a 50-kilowatt electric motor, motor
controller and a diesel engine which meets Euro 3 emission standards.
The combustion engine generator is run at a constant speed to supply
electricity to the electric motor. Typically combustion engines run
most efficiently and pollute less when run at constant speeds. Visit
Enova Systems at http://www.enovasystems.com/ .
GREEN BUILDINGS FOR MASSACHUSETTS. From the $150 million in the
Renewable Energy Trust bank account, the Massachusetts Technology
Collaborative (MTC) will dole out $14.6 million to spur the development
of buildings in the state that are energy efficient and incorporate
renewable energy technologies such as photovoltaic solar or passive
heating and cooling.
To be distributed in awards of up to $500,000 each, funds can be
used for design and construction assistance. Other awards are also
available for feasibility studies, public awareness and education
related to green buildings. Visit the Green Buildings Program and the
Renewable Energy Trust at the Collaborative at http://www.mtpc.org/ .
WORLD WIND WATCH. Brazil may be in the top five leading wind
producing countries in the world when 43 new wind projects are completed
by 2005. The nation, heavily dependent on hydroelectric power, has been
in an energy crunch for the past year or so as a two-year drought has
afflicted the nation. Wind power is seen as one way to end the crisis
which has brought on electricity outages and rationing.
According to an article distributed by the Inter Press Service, wind
power skeptics in Brazil once thought the country didn't have enough
wind resources for viable wind power production. (Studies have now shown
that the country has the potential for 60,000 megawatts, mostly in the
northeast portion of the country.)
Then skeptics thought there wasn't enough equipment (turbines)
available in the market place worldwide to meet the demand. (There's
plenty; turbines are built to order.)
Finally it was thought that the nation would not be able to find
enough investors for the necessary projects. (French, Spanish, German as
well as Brazilian companies are now interested in wind power development
for the nation.)
Wind power may be the quickest way to solve Brazil's ongoing energy
problem. Wind power facilities can be built faster than conventional
power plants such as those operating on natural gas, another choice for
the country. Visit the Brazilian Center for Wind Energy (CBEE) at
http://www.eolica.com.br/ .
According to a privately funded analysis by the New England Wind
Energy Project (NEWEP), the U.S. state of Vermont could realistically
build 725-750 megawatts of wind power capacity. The potential for the
state is higher, but the study concluded that sites within the operating
territories of the state's 22 utility companies would be the best
possibilities for wind development.
The study also said that 15-30 megawatts of new wind power should be
developed each year to meet the growing demand for electricity. The
state's governor has recommended that 2 megawatts be built each year. A
map of potential project sites are available by request at
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--- Malahat Energy Establishes CDN 6,000,000 Program with Alliance
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News) (3/14/02)
--- Pennsylvania Gov. Schweiker Accepts Energy Task Force
Recommendations, Releases Final PA Energy Policy to Public
http://www.PAenergy.state.pa.us/ (3/15/02)
--- ASE Americas Celebrates Manufacturing Expansion
http://www.asepv.com/ (click ASE News Releases) (3/19/02)
--- Metallic Power Teams with Nextel to Evaluate Fuel Cell Backup Power
for Cellular Infrastructure http://www.metallicpower.com/ (click News)
(3/19/02)
--- Pew Center on Global Climate Change - New Report: The Emerging
International Greenhouse Gas Market http://www.pewclimate.org/ (3/19/02)
--- Verizon Plans World's Largest Fuel Cell Project As Primary Power
Source for Long Island Switching Center http://www.verizon.com/news
(3/20/02)
--- CERES - Public Service Enterprise Group - New Report Benchmarks Air
Pollution from 100 Top Electric Companies, Shows Wide Disparities Among
Competitors http://www.pseg.com/ (3/21/02)
--- Sustainable Energy Technologies - Successful Testing with Leading
Fuel Cell Developer http://www.sustainableenergy.com/ (click News and
Announcements) (3/21/02)
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