NewsRack: demo/Energy

Engineering giant Areva buying solar firm Ausra - SFGate: Business & Technology

dbaker@sfchronicle.com (David R. Baker) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Engineering giant Areva buying solar firm Ausra

Areva acquires Ausra, a Silicon Valley solar power plant start-up - L.A. Times - Technology News

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Areva acquires Ausra, a Silicon Valley solar power plant start-up

Areva acquires Ausra, a Silicon Valley solar power plant start-up - LA Times: Environment

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Areva acquires Ausra, a Silicon Valley solar power plant start-up

Hodes: Give NH more oversight over Vermont Yankee - Boston Globe: Massachusetts

Dave Gram, Associated Press Writer — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Hodes: Give NH more oversight over Vermont Yankee

Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic - Boston Globe: Latest

Brett Zongker, Associated Press Writer — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

D.C. prepares for winter's next onslaught - Twincities.com: Nation

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Not yet dug out from a historic weekend snowstorm, the nation's capital was told Monday to prepare for another major onslaught of winter weather, causing at least one suburban school system to close for the rest of the week.

Light snowpack hits BPA revenue forecast - Seattle Times: Local

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

A weak winter snowpack has caused the Bonneville Power Administration to dramatically revise its revenue forecasts. The agency, which markets federal hydropower to Seattle City Light and many other Northwest utilities, expects to lose $6 million in the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30.

Foursquare Signs a Deal With Zagat - NY Times: Technology

By JENNA WORTHAM — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Foursquare, the hip social network whose software is on the phones of many young urbanites, is branching out.

Letter: Controlling Radiation Risks - NY Times: Editorials

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Letter: Oil Drilling Royalties - NY Times: Editorials

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Chávez Declares an ‘Electricity Emergency’ in Venezuela - International Herald Tribune: Americas

By REUTERS — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Despite large reserves of crude oil, the country relies on hydroelectricity for 70 percent of its power needs.

In debate with Shami, White directs attention at Perry - Houston Chronicle: Top Headlines

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The former Houston mayor largely ignored his opponent to frame himself as the experienced candidate who can take on Gov. Rick Perry.

In debate with Shami, White directs attention at Perry - Houston Chronicle: Texas

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The former Houston mayor largely ignored his opponent to frame himself as the experienced candidate who can take on Gov. Rick Perry.

E&P exposure worries drag on RPS - Financial Times: Energy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

RPS Group, the FTSE 250-listed engineering consultancy, dropped 5.8 per cent to 172½p on concern about its reliance on exploration and production spending. Altium...

Hodes: Give NH more oversight over Vermont Yankee - Boston Globe: New Hampshire

Dave Gram, Associated Press Writer — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Hodes: Give NH more oversight over Vermont Yankee

Hodes: Give NH more oversight over Vermont Yankee - Boston Globe: Latest

Dave Gram, Associated Press Writer — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Hodes: Give NH more oversight over Vermont Yankee

Snowmaggedon, the Sequel - Star Tribune: Nation

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Wind farm off Cape Cod a test for future of energy industry - Seattle Times: Nation & World

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar journeyed out into Nantucket Sound on a Coast Guard vessel last week to signal the Obama administration's...

Despite millions in tax credits, wind-energy firms aren't hiring - Seattle Times: Nation & World

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Despite the Obama administration's efforts to create jobs making wind turbines in America, some companies say that sluggish demand for wind...

Family says Wash. man's remains found in Haiti - Seattle Times: Top stories

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

In a Facebook announcement, the family of a 57-year-old Washougal, Wash., man missing since Haiti's Jan. 12 earthquake says his remains have been identified in the rubble of the collapsed Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince.

Engineering giant Areva buying solar firm Ausra - SFGate: Business & Technology

dbaker@sfchronicle.com (David R. Baker) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Engineering giant Areva buying solar firm Ausra

Snowed-in Washington braces for a second wallop - New Kerala: World News

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Making Solar Power Portable - NY Times: Business

By LIZ GALST — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

A growing number of business travelers are using portable renewable energy devices to power up their electronics when they work in places that offer little or no access to electricity.

China's power needs fuel rise in coal prices - Financial Times: Energy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Coal markets will remain robust this year, according to Xstrata, the mining group, which said China and India's growing import requirements would support demand for...

Brazil accelerates investment in Africa - Financial Times: Energy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Brazil's mining company, Vale, is preparing to start operations in Mozambique as South America's largest economy steps up its involvement in the scramble for Africa's...