October 22, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Molybdenum Market Update http://resourceinvestingnews.com/8536-growth-in-the-molybdenum-market.html

ENERGY POLICY

Five Renewable Energy Issues at Stake in the Midterm Elections http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS200879703020101021

Vilsack Calls On Congress to Extend Biofuels Credits http://www.brighterenergy.org/18034/news/bioenergy/vilsack-calls-on-congress-to-extend-biofuels-credits/

COMPANY NEWS

Portland General Electric Receives Two National Green Power Awards http://www.marketwatch.com/story/portland-general-electric-receives-two-national-green-power-awards-2010-10-21?reflink=MW_news_stmp

October 21, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Oil Spill Hints at Niobrara Shale Potential in Wyoming http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=11931186

Coal Industry Outloook http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/41831/Coal+Industry+Outlook+-+Oct.+2010

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

BrightSource and Solar Millenium Planned Solar Farms on Sacred Indian Sites http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/10/solar-energy-sacred-sites/

ENERGY POLICY

Water Risks Hide in US Utility Bond Market http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2068487920101021

COMPANY NEWS

SolarCity Named Green Power Supplier of the Year by US DOE http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4599249

October 20, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

The Quest for Ethical Oil in Canada’s Bitumen Deposits http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?idCategory=34&idsub=158&id=41988&t=The+Quest+for+Ethical+Oil+in+Canada%27s+bitumen+deposits

ENERGY POLICY

More Ethanol in Gasoline is Risky http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/10/20/greene.ethanol.risk/

Biofuels Only Partly to Blame for High Food Prices http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFN1915431920101019

COMPANY NEWS

Uranium Resources Files to Reactivate NRC License http://www.rttnews.com/Content/QuickFacts.aspx?Id=1449439&SM=1

Brammo Revs Up New Electric Motorcycle http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/10/brammo-revs-up-new-electric-motorcycle/

Johnson Controls and Hitachi to Work Together on Lithium-Ion Battery Technology http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/10/brammo-revs-up-new-electric-motorcycle/

October 18, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Constellation Offers EDF its Interest in the Calvert Cliffs Plant Expansion http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFN1520811520101015

Peabody Shipping Test Load of PRB Coal to Britain http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1521712320101015

ENERGY POLICY

US Energy Supply Inadequate for Economic Recovery http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/us-power-supply-inadequate-for-economic-recovery_491761.html

COMPANY NEWS

Rocky Mountain Power Hits Wind Power Targets—No Plans to Build More http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_4891a21e-d9a0-11df-94d5-001cc4c03286.html

Genesee & Wyomng Reports 13% Increase in Carloads Over Last Year in September http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/gwr_genesee-amp-wyoming-issues-traffic-for-september-2010-and-the-third-quarter-of-2010-1235119.html

October 19, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Western Oil and Gas Drillers File Suit Against the Department of Interior on Holding Up Lease Issuance after Auctions http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/124679-leasing-western

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Financing Thin for Large Scale Solar Projects http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/18/business/energy-environment/18green.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&src=busln&adxnnlx=1287576095-hHU0W6IVYFZ/JSXKfeLo8g

Wyoming Tax Policy and Other Factors Drive Slowdown in Wind Farm Construction http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_60befa58-1aea-5fb6-a931-b0213d6540a4.html

ENERGY POLICY

Arizona's Salt River Project Trims Rebate Incentives on Residential Solar Installations http://sunpluggers.com/news/arizonas-salt-river-project-temporarily-trims-solar-incentive-to-1-per-watt-01035

COMPANY NEWS

Peninsula Offers Uranium Drilling Update on Wyoming Properties http://nuclearfuels.energy-business-review.com/news/peninsula-finds-significant-uranium-mineralization-in-wyoming_191010

October 15, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

After Calvert Cliffs Demise Are the Other Nuclear Loan Guarantees at Risk? http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/after-calvert-cliffs-collapse-two-remaining-top-federal-loan-guarantee-nuclear-reactor-applicants-in-texas-and-south-carolina-also-seen-as-untenable-104972484.html

INL Cleanup Contractor to Cut 1000 Jobs by 2012 http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/10/14/business-us-job-losses-inl-idaho_8013094.html?boxes=Homepagebusinessnews

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

3TIER Analysis Suggests Above Average Winds for First Quarter 2011 http://www.nawindpower.com/e107_plugins/content/content_lt.php?content.6705

Flat Batteries for Grid Power Storage http://green.blorge.com/2010/10/flat-batteries-could-be-what-the-power-grid-needs/

Silicon Can Improve Lithium Batteries http://news.softpedia.com/news/Silicon-Can-Improve-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-161142.shtml

COMPANY NEWS

Rex Energy Announces Third Quarter Results http://www.marketwatch.com/story/rex-energy-corporation-announces-third-quarter-production-and-operational-update-2010-10-15?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Energy Fuels Acquires Additional DOE Uranium Lease in Colorado http://www.marketwatch.com/story/energy-fuels-acquires-additional-doe-lease-in-colorado-contracts-for-consulting-support-from-nuclear-industry-veteran-2010-10-14?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Denison to Sell White Canyon’s Uranium http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/denison-to-sell-white-canyons-uranium-20101015-16ngk.html

October 14, 2010 News

ENERGY POLICY

EPA Approves E-15 for Cars and Light Trucks built in 2007 Model Year or Newer http://biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2010/10/14/e15-ethanol-approved-in-us-for-2007-model-years-critics-supporters-react/

COMPANY NEWS

First Solar to Build New US Plant http://www.thestreet.com/story/10888727/1/first-solar-adding-500-mw-600-us-jobs.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

IKEA Adds Solar Power to Eight California Stores http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/10/ikea-solar-panels-california/1

Strathmore Provides Roca Honda Permitting Update http://www.marketwatch.com/story/strathmore-updates-roca-honda-new-mexico-uranium-development-project-2010-10-13?reflink=MW_news_stmp

October 12, 2010 News

ENERGY POLICY

The Rising Cost of Settling the American Desert http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/power-plant-that-moves-torrent-of-water-uphill-considers-closing/

COMPANY NEWS

Brookfield Renewable Power Completes $354 Million Project Finance for Wind Farm http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/134461

Chesapeake Sells One Third Interest in Eagle Ford Shale to CNOOC http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/41341/CHK+Sells+1-3+Eagle+Ford+to+CNOOC

Duke Completes Fourth Wyoming Wind Farm http://wind.energy-business-review.com/news/duke-energy-concludes-fourth-wyoming-wind-power-project_121010

Google To Invest in Underwater Transmission Network http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-12/google-to-invest-in-mid-atlantic-wind-power-project.html

HelioPower Announces New Solar Financing Fund http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/heliopower-announces-new-solar-financing-fund-104759614.html

Northern Oil and Gas Increases Drilling Guidance http://www.sys-con.com/node/1566546

American Superconductor Announces Grid Interconnection Solution for PV Plants http://www.marketwatch.com/story/amsc-launches-its-solartietm-grid-interconnection-solution-for-photovoltaic-power-plants-2010-10-12?reflink=MW_news_stmp

October 11, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Private Online Oil Lease Auction Planned in Wyoming http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/breaking/private-online-oil-lease-auction-planned-in-wyo-104673034.html

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

The High and Hidden Cost of Wind Energy http://blog.heritage.org/2010/10/08/high-and-hidden-costs-there-is-nothing-free-about-the-wind/

ENERGY POLICY

DOE Releases Report on Offshore Wind Potential http://www.nawindpower.com/naw/e107_plugins/content/content_lt.php?content.6676

COMPANY NEWS

Better Place Update http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/70339/20101010/better-place-shai-agassi-ecosystem-electric-cars-green-cars-toyota-chevy-volt-us-energy-information.htm

Constellation Energy Shelves Plans for New Reactor at Calvert Cliffs http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/08/AR2010100807370.html

DOE offers Caithness Energy $1.3 Billion Loan Guarantee for Shepherds Flat http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420ap_or_wind_farm_loan.html

October 8, 2010 News

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Brown Chemists Simplify Biodiesel Conversion http://www.rdmag.com/News/Feeds/2010/10/manufacturing-brown-university-chemists-simplify-biodiesel-conve/

Part 1 What’s Behind Solar Cell Efficiency Breakthroughs http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/10/whats-behind-record-breaking-solar-cell-efficiencies-part-1

Manitoba Waste Wood Pyrolysis Oil Trial a Success http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=4120

ENERGY POLICY

Update on Underground Direct Current Superconductor Cable http://www.fastcompany.com/1693725/american-superconductor-saves-the-grid-from-ugly-overhead-wires

COMPANY NEWS

BLM Approves BrightSource Ivanpah Solar Project http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101007006662/en/U.S.-Bureau-Land-Management-Approves-BrightSource-Energy%E2%80%99s

Samson Oil and Gas Offers Operational Update http://www.marketwatch.com/story/samson-oil-gas-advises-on-strategic-growth-plan-capital-expenditures-and-operations-2010-10-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp

BC Hydro’s Smart Meter System May Capture $100 Million in Stolen Power Annually http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Hydro+growers+stealing+100M+electricity+every+year/3641256/story.html

October 7, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Weathermen May Dent $500 Billion Coal Market with Improved Wind Forecasts http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-07/weathermen-to-dent-500-billion-coal-market-with-wind-forecasts.html

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Greasy Burglars and Biofuels http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/43785/

First Performance Warranty Insurance Provided in the US for PV Solar Panels http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=229149&type=newswires

Minister Defends Smart Meters for BC Hydro http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/interior-news/business/104454243.html

COMPANY NEWS

Spire Corporation Reports New PV Cell with 42% Efficiency http://www.energymatters.com.au/index.php?main_page=news_article&article_id=1106

October 6, 2010 News

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Wind Turbine Noise Pollution Focus of Article in the New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/06/business/energy-environment/06noise.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Wind Farms Can Change Local Temperatures http://www.gizmag.com/wind-farms-affect-local-temperatures/16582/

ENERGY POLICY

Four House Republicans Want to Block the Sale of Uranium One to Rosatom http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/oct/5/4-gop-leaders-warn-of-uranium-mine-sale/

COMPANY NEWS

Tessera and Chevron Get BLM Licenses for Solar Plants http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0521133120101005

Power-One Announces US Certification for Modular Inverter http://www.marketwatch.com/story/power-one-announces-us-certification-for-pvi-300-modular-commercial-inverter-for-north-america-2010-10-06?reflink=MW_news_stmp

October 5, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

PPL Pushes for US Supreme Court to Consider River Bed Ownership Suit in Montana http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/article_e3bf1f7a-d007-11df-a698-001cc4c002e0.html

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

White House Reverses Decision and Will Add Solar Power http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/05/white-house-going-solar-again/?partner=rss&emc=rss

COMPANY NEWS

Enbridge and First Solar Complete Largest PV Facility in the World http://www.marketwatch.com/story/enbridge-and-first-solar-complete-the-largest-photovoltaic-facility-in-the-world-2010-10-04-120520?reflink=MW_news_stmp

US Energy Announces Successful Three Forks Test Well in North Dakota http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-energy-corp-announces-successful-three-forks-test-well-2010-10-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp

ONEOK Partners to Invest More Than $300 Million in Bakken Projects http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oneok-partners-to-invest-more-than-300-million-in-additional-growth-projects-in-the-bakken-shale-104299148.html

October 4, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Japan Offers $4 Billion Loan to Finance Nuclear Plant in Texas http://www.ifandp.com/article/007410.html

Helium Plant Under Construction in Wyoming http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_f45198e8-cde3-11df-865c-001cc4c03286.html

NRC Says Areva Enrichment Plant Proposed for Idaho Presents No Undue Risk http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hlvsHQ0AcfnGSvFb9o5dRch-UfpwD9IJS3680?docId=D9IJS3680

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Renewables, Including Hydro, Account for 11% of US Electricity Use in First Half 2010 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/10/renewables-account-for-11-14-of-u-s-electricity-use

Update on Zinc Air Batteries http://www.evwind.es/noticias.php?id_not=7656

ENERGY POLICY

FERC Chairman Says Infrastructure is Key to Nevada’s Clean Energy Growth http://www.rgj.com/article/20101003/BIZ/10030331/1321/news

Cities and Towns Turn to Solar Powered Traffic Signals http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2010-10-04-solarsigns04_ST_N.htm

NRC to Beef Up Employee Screening at Nuclear Power Plants http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/schumer_feds_to_beef_up_screen.html

COMPANY NEWS

NRC Issues Operating License for Uranium One’s Wyoming In-Situ Mine http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/ENF-New_US_uranium_mine_licensed-0410104.html

October 1, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Coal Picture in Wyoming is Complicated http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/coal_falls_while_natural_gas_rises_picture_in_wyoming_is_more_complicated/C618/L618/

Laser Enrichment Makes a Comeback http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/laser-uranium-enrichment-makes-a-comeback

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

DOE Grants $89 Million to Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration Project http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2010/09/30/smart-grid-demo-project-inks-89m-more/

ENERGY POLICY

California Enacts Energy Storage Law http://sunpluggers.com/news/california-enacts-energy-storage-law-to-help-prepare-for-solar-wind-0990

Wyoming Wind Task Force Votes Against Eminent Domain for Collector Lines http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g-F-hNU3iG2z2c8Jy9CvIeginKsgD9III7GG0?docId=D9III7GG0

COMPANY NEWS

SolarWorld Partners With Renewable Social Benefit Funds to Offer Schools No Money Down Solar Systems http://www.marketwatch.com/story/solarworld-partners-with-renewable-social-benefit-funds-to-jumpstart-solar-power-projects-for-educational-institutions-2010-09-30?reflink=MW_news_stmp