geothermal

Seattle-based AltaRock Energy, Inc. and Davenport Newberry Holdings LLC of Stamford, Connecticut, geothermal energy project developers, this summer plan to test the energy potential of the Newberrry Volcano, located about 20 miles south of Bend, Oregon.

Zoomable and draggable like a Google map, with potentially prime locations for various clean energy technologies delineated in gradations of color, the newest offering from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) allows everyone from renewable resource enthusiasts to project developers to quickly, accurately and effectively locate the best places for particular types of clean energy development.

Renewable energy power system manufacturer PowerVerde, Inc. (OTC: PWVI) says it has completed testing its advanced waste heat recovery system known as the "Liberator," which it plans to start shipping to its European distributor this week.

Toshiba, (Other OTC: TOSBF.PK) one of the world’s most recognized manufacturers of electrical products, has announced a shift in its energy acquisition policy as it moves away from nuclear energy and into renewables.

For the first time in 20 years the New Zealand government has approved a major energy project in less than two years, granting consent for Contact Energy (NZSE: CEN.NZ) to construct Tauhara 2, a 250 MW geothermal power plant.

Energy juggernaut, Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) will continue to aggressively seek geothermal expansion in Indonesia.

Greenscape Capital Group Inc. (CDNX: GRN.V) has announced the opening of the Canopy Airport Parking facility.

Swedish furniture maker Ikea announced that its venture capital arm has invested US$2.8 million in Alelion Batteries marking the firm's first investment.

The latest information released by U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in the Monthly Energy Review shows continued growth in renewable energy sources in the US.

In 2008, the UK’s Guardian newspaper called Freiburg, Germany the world’s greenest city.