On August 20th, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) proposed administrative rules for the implementation of Ohio’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard. Approximately 26 states have enacted renewable portfolio standards (RPS) that mandate a certain percentage of electricity supplied in the state come from renewable sources. Only one other State, Pennsylvania expanded the mandate
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Food vs. Fuel: Round 1 goes to Fuel
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Governor Perry of Texas had filed a request to waive 50% of the national volume requirements for the renewable fuel standard (RFS). The Governor’s Waiver Request cited to the following factors to support issuance of a waiver:
- Since ethanol mandates were instituted, more of the U.S. corn crop is being diverted to produce fuel
- 25%
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Renewable Energy World Leader….China
By Joseph Koncelik on
Posted in Renewable Energy
Surprised? I was after hearing the old reports of China building a new coal plant once a week. China has long been the favorite scapegoat for those arguing the United States shouldn’t address climate change without their participation. But it appears China may be changing direction.
As reported in the Guardian, the Climate Group released a study…