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Wind Power a winner in gas-rich Texas

By admin on Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 | No Comments

Wind power has become the cheapest electricity source in the capital of Texas, the largest U.S. gas-producing state, after costs for gas and other generator fuel soared. The Austin, Texas, city council voted Thursday to hold a drawing in March to determine which municipal utility customers will be allowed to switch to wind power. More [...]

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California Offers Up $2.5 Billion Solar Power Subsidy

By admin on Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 | No Comments

California regulators approved a $2.5 billion US solar-power subsidy, the largest ever in the U.S., offering more business to solar-panel makers such as SunPower Corp. and Evergreen Solar Inc. that already are struggling to meet demand. The state plans to spend that money over 10 years starting in 2007 on rebates for consumers and businesses. [...]

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