July 26, 2010 News

TRADITIONAL ENERGY

Nuclear Loses Cost Advantage Over Solar at $10 Billion Cost Per Plant http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/27/business/global/27iht-renuke.html?src=busln

In the Wake of Failed Energy Bill, EPA to Crack Down On Coal http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/26/business/global/26green.html?_r=1&src=busln

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Exploring Algae as Fuel http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/26/business/energy-environment/26algae.html?src=busln

DOE Calls for Cool Roof Technology on DOE Buildings http://energyportal.eu/latest-energy-savings-news/8935-secretary-chu-announces-steps-to-implement-cool-roofs-across-the-us-government.html

Berkeley Lab and CIT Receive $122 Million to Study Light to Energy http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15591360?nclick_check=1

ENERGY POLICY

Draft Los Angeles Resource Plan Estimates Electricity Rates Up by 25% Before Inflation by 2030 http://sunpluggers.com/news/draft-los-angeles-report-examines-transition-toward-renewable-energy-0740

Beyond Carbon Legislation: Energy Transition http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-nelder/beyond-carbon-legislation_b_657495.html

COMPANY NEWS

BC Hydro to Being Smart Meter Program http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/Hydro+starts+move+smart+meters/3317833/story.html

Enbridge Reports Second Quarter and Raises Distribution http://www.marketwatch.com/story/enbridge-energy-partners-increases-distribution-and-reports-record-earnings-for-second-quarter-2010-2010-07-23?reflink=MW_news_stmp