POWER STRUGGLE
Monday, November 27, 2006
An NBR Series -- PREMIERES Tuesday, November 28, 2006
A 3 part series examining alternative energy in America.
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crude oil prices soared earlier this year, interest in alternative
energy also spiked. More Americans began to ask if alternative sources
of energy, like solar and wind power, could help end America's dependence
on fossil fuels. In "Power Struggle," NBR Correspondent Stephanie
Dhue profiles U.S. companies that have already started investing
in alternative energy and finds out if these investments can really
fuel America. |
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1: Investing in the Alternative |
| Premieres
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
This
report examines investor interest in alternative energy companies
and projects. It includes interviews with Gary Conley of SolFocus,
Stephan Dolezalek of VantagePoint Venture Partners, and others.
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Part 1
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More About This Topic:
- Babcock
& Brown
The investment firm Babcock & Brown is "one of the largest developers
and owners of US wind power." Michael Garland, who heads the firm's
Energy Infrastructure Group, is interviewed in Part 1 of Stephanie
Dhue's report.
- Energy
Information Administration (EIA)
The EIA is the source of "Official Energy Statistics from the
U.S. Government." This links to EIA data and reports about alternative
and renewable fuels.
- General
Accounting Office (GAO) (PDF Document)
This links to a 2004 GAO report titled, "Renewable Energy: Wind
Power's Contribution to Electric Power Generation and Impact on
Farms and Rural Communities."
- The
Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC)
MAREC is a research and demonstration center located at Grand
Valley State University.
- National
Renewable Energy Laboratory
NREL "is the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy
and energy efficiency R&D."
- SolFocus
SolFocus is a solar energy generation technology firm based in
Palo Alto, California. SolFocus CEO Gary Conley is interviewed
in Part 1 of Stephanie Dhue's report.
- Tesla
Motors
Tesla is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance electric
cars. Tesla's Chairman and CEO, Martin Eberhard, is interviewed
in Part 1 of Stephanie Dhue's report.
- VantagePoint
Venture Partners
VantagePoint is a venture capital company that includes a practice
group focused on clean technologies. The firm's Managing Director,
Stephan Dolezalek, is interviewed in Part 1 of Stephanie Dhue's
report.
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2: Tidal Power |
| Premieres
Wednesday, November 29, 200 |
This
report looks at efforts to harness energy from the ocean. It focuses
on a tidal power project being built in New York’s East River
and includes interviews with Ron Smith of Verdant Power, Roger Bedard
of the Electric Power Research Institute, and others.
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Part 2
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- Alternative
Energy News - Hydro Power
Alternative Energy News offers information about a variety of
alternative energy sources. This links to information the site
offers about hydro power.
- Electric
Power Research Institute (EPRI)
EPRI is "an independent, nonprofit center for public interest
energy and environmental research." The center's Ocean Energy
Leader, Roger Bedard, is interviewed in Part 2 of Stephanie Dhue's
report.
- Foundation
for Water and Energy Education (FWEE)
FWEE "is committed to providing balanced information regarding
the use of water as a renewable energy resource in the Northwest."
The website includes information geared to children.
- National
Hydropower Association (NHA)
NHA "is a non-profit national association dedicated exclusively
to advancing the interests of the hydropower industry." The association's
website offers information about hydro power systems and issues.
- Ocean
Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC)
OREC is "trade association dedicated to the advancement and commercialization
of offshore renewables." The organization's website includes a
blog as well as links to various firms and research centers focused
on offshore renewables, an energy category that includes ocean
wave power, tidal power, and more.
- Renewable
Energy Access
Renewable Energy Access is an internet source for news and information
about renewable energy. This links to an article about the East
River hydro-turbine project profiled in Part 2 of Stephanie Dhue's
report.
- Riverkeeper
Riverkeeper is an organization dedicated to protecting America's
waters. The organization's General Counsel, Robert Goldstein,
is interviewed in Part 2 of Stephanie Dhue's report.
- Verdant
Power
Verdant is a designer and developer of hydropower systems, including
the East River turbine system profiled in Part 2 of Stephanie
Dhue's report.
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3: Solar Power |
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Premieres
Thursday, November 30, 2006 |
This
report at efforts to harness energy from the sun. It focuses on California,
which is starting a program to boost energy efficiency, increase renewables,
and cap greenhouse gasses. It includes interviews with Sherman Haggerty
of Lennar, Dian Grueneich of the California Public Utilities Commission,
and other.
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More About This Topic:
- Alternative
Energy News - Solar Power
Alternative Energy News offers information about a variety of
alternative energy sources. This links to information the site
offers about solar power.
- California
Energy Commission
This state government site offers information about California's
energy situation.
- California
Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)
CMTA represents California's more than 30,000 manufacturing companies.
The organization's Vice President of Government Relations, Dorothy
Rothrock, is interviewed in Part 3 of Stephanie Dhue's report.
- California
Public Utilities Commission
This state government site offers additional information about
California's energy situation. Commissioner Dian Grueneich is
interviewed in Part 3 of Stephanie Dhue's report.
- Domaine
Carneros
Domaine is the Napa winery that invested in solar technology.
The company's CEO, Eileen Crane, is interviewed in Part 3 of Stephanie
Dhue's report.
- Go
Solar California
California set up this site to offer more information about solar
energy and the state's new Solar Incentive program.
- Lennar
Living
Lennar Living is the homebuilder's online magazine. This links
to information about the Solar Plus homes Lennar is building and
selling in California.
- PowerLight
(PDF Document)
PowerLight is a designer and developer of solar power systems,
including the one that currently powers the Domaine Carneros winery
in Napa California. This links to a case study of the Domaine
Carneros solar project.
- Solar
Electric Power Association (SEPA)
SEPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating "the
use and integration of solar electric power by utilities, electric
service providers, and their customers."
- Solar
Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
SEIA "is the national trade association of solar energy manufacturers,
dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants,
and marketers."
- Tesla
Motors
Tesla is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance electric
cars. Tesla's Chairman and CEO, Martin Eberhard, is interviewed
in Part 3 of Stephanie Dhue's report.
- U.S.
Department of Energy
This links to information the Department of Energy offers about
solar energy technologies. The site includes subsections focused
on concentrating solar power, photovoltaics, solar heating, and
solar lighting.
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