Tourist Rich Small Island With Big Energy Strategy

COUNTRY FEATURE: ARUBA See interview with Prime Minister Mike Eman Aruba is a small Caribbean island of just 193 sq. km located 30 km north of Venezuela. A former Dutch colony, in January 1986 Aruba gained status aparte, removing itself from the Federation of the Netherlands Antilles. It gained autonomy over its internal affairs, but remained part of the Kingdom of Netherlands. Commercial and economic matters are handled by the national government,...

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Event Renewable Energy Exhibition Mchewel 2015

The Renewable Energy Exhibition (REE) McHewel 2015 will take place on Wednesday February 18 to Tuesday January 20, 2015, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 650 Dixon Road, Toronto, Canada in Toronto, Ontario.The theme for this year is "Increasing Energy Capacity with Sustainable renewable sources." REE is Canada's Leading renewable energy event, it is organized by the McHewel Investment Group. REE showcases products like wind, solar, bio fuel,...

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Energy Update August 15

IN THE STATES ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission, which regulates the State's energy resources, including the drilling and production of oil and gas in the State, will hold public hearings to gather input on how to "reduce volatility at a well site before oil is stored or transported." Governor Jack Dalrymple, who sits on the Commission, said state officials are considering treating the crude oil that is pumped from the Bakken Shale prior...

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Setting Up Of Non Conventional Power Plants

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set a target of capacity addition of 29,800 MW from various renewable energy sources during 12th Five Year Plan period. This was stated by Sh. Piyush Goyal, Minister of state for Power, Coal ">In reply to another question, Sh. Piyush Goyal stated that the Government is providing a range of fiscal and financial incentives for promotion of renewable energy under various schemes. These include...

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Mid Term Elections Renewable Energy Cleans Up

by Michael Vickerman, RENEW WisconsinNovember 16, 2006The gale-force winds that reshaped the political landscape this November augur well for new initiatives to substitute fossil fuel use with renewable energy. To a degree unmatched in previous elections, candidates articulated an energy agenda that emphasized greater reliance on bioenergy, wind, solar, and conservation-and won, often by convincing margins. The renewable energy tide swept through...

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Environmentally Friendly Building Materials

The main goal when you find yourself looking for environment friendly products is to locate the right balance between function, performance and eco credentials. Designs for room by having an focus on sustainable and ecofriendly materials has become easier thanks to the introduction of eco timber products, as an example the family area floor or feature wall, kitchen walls or bathroom feature panels with mosaic tiles which have each of the appeal...

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