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• Grid operators say Germany must invest $25 billion

  May 30, 2012 in Nation/World BERLIN — The operators of Germany’s electricity grid said today the country must invest about (euro) 20 billion ($25 billion) in new transmission networks over the next decade as the … 6

• More natural gas vehicles hitting the market

  March 7, 2012 in Nation/World DETROIT — More natural gas-powered vehicles will hit the market soon, as rising gasoline prices, booming natural gas production and proposed tax credits make them a more attractive option. But … 8

• Measure broadens Washington’s renewable energy law

  March 7, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed a bill that for the first time broadens the definition of renewable energy.

• Renewable energy thirst fueled wind farms on gusty ridges

  December 11, 2011 in City on Page A1 ELLENSBURG – Gusty winds sweep through Central Washington’s Kittitas County, scattering tumbleweeds and spinning the blades of 149 turbines on Whisky Dick Mountain. The westerly wind is a gift of … 39

• Idaho takes comments on energy plan update

  November 2, 2011 in Idaho on Page A7 BOISE – As Idaho lawmakers work on the first major update to their groundbreaking 2007 state energy plan, draft recommendations would have them back off from pushing incentives for renewable …

• Idaho seeks input to shape new energy plan

  October 31, 2011 in Idaho As Idaho lawmakers work on the first major update to their groundbreaking 2007 state energy plan, draft recommendations would have them back off from pushing incentives for renewable energy development … 2

• Sandpoint engineer gets research funds to test panels

  July 21, 2011 in Idaho on Page A1 Paving U.S. roadways with solar panels could wean the nation off of coal-fired power plants and provide other benefits, too, says a North Idaho electrical engineer. Scott Brusaw has spent … 10

• Lights out around the world honor Earth Hour

  March 27, 2011 in City on Page B1 For an hour Saturday, millions of people and thousands of businesses around the world shut off their lights in recognition of Earth Hour. Landmarks around the world went dark for …

• Utility to mine landfill for fuel

  March 6, 2010 in City, Idaho on Page A1 For the first time in its 72-year history, the largest electric cooperative in Idaho is planning to generate its own renewable energy. Hayden-based Kootenai Electric Cooperative will do so through …

• Kootenai Electric will mine landfill for power

  March 5, 2010 in Idaho For the first time in its 72-year history, the largest electric cooperative in Idaho is planning to generate its own renewable energy.

• Power council says conserving can meet needs

  August 12, 2009 in City on Page A5 About 85 percent of the Northwest’s new power needs over the next 20 years can be achieved through conservation, according to a new plan being developed by the Northwest Power …

• Officials vow support for renewable energy in West

  June 16, 2009 in City PARK CITY, Utah — Cabinet leaders in the Obama administration promised Monday to help Western states develop a robust system for delivering renewable energy.

• Plant’s electricity could gain value with ‘renewable’ status

  February 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – How do you instantly boost the value of the electricity generated by Spokane’s waste-to-energy incinerator? You declare it renewable energy.

• Avista to put wind farm on hold

  November 30, 2008 in Business on Page E1 Avista Corp. will delay building a wind farm south of Reardan by at least two years, citing the high cost of the wind turbines. “This stuff is really expensive,” said … 1

• Idaho bill redefines land use definition

  March 11, 2008 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – Idaho has a “new natural resource” on its state endowment lands, lawmakers say: Wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and other renewable energy resources that could be profitably harnessed to …