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Podcast #45: The US & Renewable Energy
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21 Feb. 2012 — written by Stephen Nemeth, Reindeer
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21 Jan. 2009 — started by Allen Shaw, 2degrees
Obama's energy and environment agenda was posted yesterday. Federal targets for renewables - 10% renewable electricity by 2012 Clean coal technology Hybrid vehicle …
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7 Feb. 2012 — added by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
Wired's article on Clean Tech, speculating that renewable energy technology has hit a wall.
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5 July 2011 — added by Will Bittinger, 2degrees
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8 Sept. 2011 — added by Bose Falk, University of New Mexico
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11 April 2012 — added by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
"The reversal of fortune in America’s energy supplies in recent years holds the promise of abundant and cheaper fuel, and it could have profound effects on what people drive, …
President Obama Announces Funding for Breakthroughs in Natural Gas and Biofuels as Alternative Fuels
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14 March 2012 — added by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
"$30 Million Will Fund Breakthrough Natural Gas Vehicles Technologies, $14 Million to Support Development of Transportation Fuels from Algae"
DOE Secretary Steven Chu Pursues Clean-Tech Leadership with Thinning Wallet
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2 Aug. 2011 — added by Will Bittinger, 2degrees
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2 Feb. 2012 — added by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
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Exporting Solar Solutions
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5 Aug. 2011 — added by Will Bittinger, 2degrees
Rising demand for energy efficiency solutions abroad may offer new, and expanding, opportunities for US renewable energy firms.