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Engadget Wind energy mines digital cash to support climate researchEngadgetClimate change is frequently described as a vicious cycle that depletes the very resources needed to fight it. In the case of Julian Oliver’s latest project, however, it could almost be described as virtuous. His Harvest project uses a 700W wind … and more »

Power company maps energy plan for Idaho and OregonSacramento BeeIdaho Power wants to retire two coal-fired power plants it says won’t be able to produce electricity at competitive prices as part of a 20-year plan to provide energy for Idaho and Oregon that has drawn concerns about cost, pollution and energy needs. and more »

The Desert Sun Landmark California bill for 100% clean energy unexpectedly put on hold until next yearThe Desert SunAssembly member Chris Holden, a Pasadena Democrat who chairs the Assembly’s utilities and energy committee, said earlier this week he wouldn’t move the bill out of his committee because it didn’t have enough support to pass the…

WESH Orlando Duke Energy changes customer service systemWESH OrlandoDuke Energy says it has changed its system so consumers can reach customer service more quickly. The energy company is asking people to call 800-228-8485 to get the immediate option to speak with a customer service representative. Advertisement.Duke Energy changes automated system so customers can reach customer…

CBS News Biggest solar flare in a decade causes radio blackoutCBS NewsEarly Wednesday morning, the sun released two powerful solar flares — the second was the most powerful in more than a decade. At 5:10 a.m. EDT (Sept. 6), an X-class solar flare — the most powerful sun-storm category — blasted from a large sunspot…

Solar array complete atop future Indianapolis-area IKEApharostribune.comFISHERS — IKEA announced Thursday that Indiana’s largest retail solar rooftop is complete at its future Indianapolis-area store, which will open Oct. 11 in Fishers. The Fishers store’s 219,000-square-foot solar array consists of a 1.34 MW system …

Crain’s Detroit Business Report: Solar power projects growing in MichiganCrain’s Detroit BusinessSolar power projects in Michigan continue to increase, despite uncertainty over 30 percent federal tax credits and state energy policy. During the second quarter this year, utilities, private companies, universities and other government subdivisions in … and more »

Helena Independent Record Montana quadruples solar energy capacity in one yearHelena Independent RecordJohn Finn, library director, said adding the solar array, which was accomplished with funds from a host of donors, is about providing an opportunity for the community to learn about solar energy. The panels are visible and attract attention on purpose … and…

The Daily Advertiser Harvey, Irma and global warming. We have to talk.The Daily AdvertiserThis is no time to discuss climate change and deadly hurricanes, Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt argued to CNN last week. Such a conversation would be “insensitive” to hurricane victims, he explained. Actually, this is precisely the …Global Warming: Believe It,…

Washington Examiner Trump won’t pull the US out of the Paris climate change agreement after all: ReportWashington ExaminerPresident Trump won’t be pulling the United States out of the Paris Agreement on climate change after all, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The paper reported Saturday afternoon an official with the European Union…