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Power Industry to See Rise in Cogeneration
October 2009
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The North American power industry faces challenges of increased electricity demand, aging equipment and more stringent environmental standards.

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Waste Not, Want Not
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Claire Swedberg
| July 2007
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At wastewater treatment facilities, microturbines are turning the gases emitted by waste into electricity. Dairy farms are powering their own facilities with methane gas from cattle waste.

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Heed the Warning
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Ed Lawrence
| November 2006
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  • Green Building

A market is opening for alternative energy You electrical contractors better get with the program, or you are going to lose a huge corner of the market in alternative energy,” said Lori Ryker, describing the marketplace as it relates to electrical contractors and the increasing demand by consumers.

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Georgia Power Begins Flowing Green Energy into Grid
November 2006
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GEORGIA POWER launched its Green Energy program in October. Designed to produce electricity from environmentally friendly sources such as the sun, wind, water and landfill gas, customers can buy green energy in 100 kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks, which requires a 12-month subscription.

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Pennsylvania Governor Announces $6.4 Million for Clean Energy Projects
November 2006
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GOVERNOR EDWARD RENDELL announced on October 5 that Pennsylvania is investing $6.4 million in 16 clean energy projects that will create 316 permanent and up to 280 construction jobs in the commonwealth, as well as to leverage more than $38 million in private funds.

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