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Sunday, June 10, 2012

California Energy Update 6/10

PFT News: California Public Utilities Commission Approves New ...
This decision represents terrific news for the future of renewable energy in California, and will be a critical component of promoting energy generation from forest ...
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State likely to set energy standards for consumer electronics
San Jose Mercury News
In California, electronic devices now account for 31 percent of home electricity use. And the bulk of those devices are from home entertainment systems and personal computers. The California Energy Commission, which has led the nation in adopting ...
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DoD energy projects prompt interagency turf wars
Federal Times
In exchange, the developer will provide the base, deep in southern California's Mojave Desert, with up to 30 megawatts of electricity annually, and have the ability to sell any excess electricity it generates to other customers.
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Guest Commentary: Powering economic growth and job creation in our communities
Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Responsible energy development in our region of California has the potential to create more new jobs, help grow our local economy and also contribute to the energy security of our nation. Many know that Kern County produces over 73% of California's oil ...
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Propel Fuels trying to transform auto industry
San Francisco Chronicle
Backed by more than $19 million in venture capital and almost $12 million in grants from the US Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission, the 23-person startup received an additional, $10.1 million grant last week from the commission ...
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UC REPORT RECOMMENDS WOLK BILLS TO HELP STATE TRANSITION TO LOCAL RENEWABLE ENERGY
Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine
A new UC report released yesterday outlining necessary steps to increase the states use of local renewable energy is backing two policies currently being pursued by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis). California has one of the most ambitious renewable energy ...
Honda Fit EV: Saving Energy, Money In the Long Run
EV World
It goes on the market this summer in Oregon and California. The electric Fit has an estimated price tag nearly twice as high as the gasoline-powered version. It would take 11 years before a driver makes up the difference and begins saving on fuel.

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A few tips for reducing your energy output this summer vacation
Examiner.com
Driving to State Parks this summer may just be the thing, however, with California's change in fuel prices, most drivers may also find their wallets hard hit at the pump, despite a six cent decrease in most gas prices at the pump within the past month.
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ON THE GRID: Texas leads wind energy production
Odessa American
Iowa comes in second at 4419 megawatts and California produces 4287, according to American Wind Energy Association numbers. The Sherbino 2 Wind Farm that sits 30 miles east of Fort Stockton represents the most recent player in the wind energy game, ...

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