» Curbing Carbon Shouldn't Just Mean Firing Up the Gas
The Southwest Renewable Energy Institute conference envisions the electricity industry as a blend of microgrids, efficiency and consumer choice, with coal power doing a fade-out. ...more

» Geothermal Development Stuck in Low Gear
Geothermal is the workhorse of renewables, but compared to solar and wind, development has moved slowly, due to challenges with transmission access, power-purchase agreements, permitting and financing, industry leaders and regulators said this week. ...more

» Gridlock in D.C. Dampens Chances for PTC Extension
Geothermal developers aren't counting on an extension of the federal production tax credit this year, but the outlook for tax-equity investments in the renewables sector looks promising. ...more

» Methane Farming, Planned for the Powder River Basin, Rankles Coal Interests
A developer plans to inject water and nutrients into depleted coalbed gas wells to stimulate naturally occurring microbes that eat coal and belch methane. ...more

» Ambre Energy, Kinder Morgan Have Coal Export Plans for Oregon
Ambre Energy and Kinder Morgan are refining their plans for coal-export facilities in Oregon -- separate proposals to the Port of St. Helens for projects that would move coal through its Port Westward industrial park. ...more

» Montana's Rim Rock Wind Project Scores Financing and PPA
NaturEner USA closed the financing on its 189-MW Rim Rock wind farm in Montana. SDG&E will get the TRECs, Morgan Stanley will control the power, and Montana's economy will get a boost. ...more

» Gas Exports Would Drive Up Prices, EIA Study Says
Exporting the United States' glut of natural gas would likely increase costs to residential, commercial and industrial users in the U.S., according to a report by the Energy Information Administration. ...more