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Wind Power News Wednesday April 16th 2008



PSC to hear wind-power case - Small producers, Northwestern at odds over feesPSC to hear wind-power case - Small producers, Northwestern at odds over fees
(Missoulian: Wed, 16 Apr) HELENA - Developers of small wind-power projects in Montana have their eyes on the Public Service Commission this week, as it may decide a crucial price issue affecting their ability to succeed.


Wind power grant to help West Texas town desalinate groundwaterWind power grant to help West Texas town desalinate groundwater
(Sweetwater Reporter: Tue, 15 Apr) AUSTIN — A pilot project utilizing wind power to desalinate brackish groundwater in West Texas will get a jump-start thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA).


Rock Port, Mo., first in country to run 100% on wind powerRock Port, Mo., first in country to run 100% on wind power
(BizJournals: Mon, 14 Apr) On Friday, Rock Port, Mo., will become the first city in the country capable of meeting 100 percent of its electricity demand from wind power, according to Wind Capital Group, the developer of the wind power facility in Rock Port.


PRESS: Gaz de France to invest in wind power projects in RomaniaPRESS: Gaz de France to invest in wind power projects in Romania
(Interfax: Mon, 14 Apr) BUDAPEST. APRIL 14. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - French gas company Gaz de France (GdF), the owner of Romanian natural gas distributor Distrigaz Sud, plans to develop wind power projects with a total 1,000 MW in the coming five years in five countries, including Romania, Romanian national daily Ziarul Financiar reported Monday.



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Saying wind power plan endangers bat, groups notify company of intent to sueSaying wind power plan endangers bat, groups notify company of intent to sue
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Wed, 16 Apr) The tiny, endangered Indiana bat lives on Shaffer Mountain in northeastern Somerset County and that should be enough to keep 30 big wind turbines off that ecologically sensitive Appalachian ridge, ...


Technology smooths the way for home wind-power turbinesTechnology smooths the way for home wind-power turbines
(International Herald Tribune: Tue, 15 Apr) Wind turbines are attracting homeowners with their ease of use, financial incentives and low environmental effects.


Ed Pilkington looks at wind power in TexasEd Pilkington looks at wind power in Texas
(Guardian Unlimited: Sun, 13 Apr) Ed Pilkington investigates wind power in Texas


Success of Wind Power Depends on Durability of Turbines Protected by DuPont InnovationsSuccess of Wind Power Depends on Durability of Turbines Protected by DuPont Innovations
(PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance: Tue, 15 Apr) Wind provided more electricity than several other alternative energy sources in 2007 -- approximately 1 percent of the global supply.


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