Comment: No to uranium mining or nuke power which is sometimes referred to as the alternative energy!
January 14, 2010
If the future is moving closer to cleaner and alternative energy, Governor Tim Kaine wants Virginia to be a part of it.
"If we can find a way to help our farms and forests...be a part of the new energy economy, it's definitely going to help Southside Virginia," said Kaine.
At a news conference in Martinsville, Kaine announced $10 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will go towards 15 different energy projects across the Commonwealth.
The Martinsville Sanitary Landfill is receiving $1 million to convert gas from the landfill into electricity for the city. It will create three jobs and save the city money.
"It's going to give us an opportunity to show what technology is available," said Leon Towarnicki, with the landfill. "Hopefully whatever we do here can be used as a model for other communities to look at in pattern, a project from what we are doing."
Seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars will go to Red Birch Energy in Bassett where Canola seeds are turned into bio diesel.
The money will help them figure out how to turn the plants' only byproducts into electricity.
"We are just really excited to be able to take this to the next level now and try to create some more jobs here," said Gary Sink, president of Red Birch Energy.
"Instead of just going to the fuel pump, and sending all of our money overseas to countries that hate us, we can keep that money in the community and create jobs," said Congressman Tom Perriello.
Leaders don't just see this as a way for Southside Virginia to boost its economy but for the area to lead the way in energy reform.
List of projects receiving grants:
•Cephas Industries, Inc. of Richmond
•Christiansburg Water Treatment Facility
•Community Energy Independence in Fauquier Co.
•Dairy Energy, Inc. in Chatham
•Environmental Solutions, Inc. of Chesterfield Co.
•Wood Fuel Developers in Greensville co.
•Martinsville Sanitary Landfill
•Piedmont Geriatric Hospital in Nottoway Co.
•Red Birch Energy, Inc. of Bassett
•Western Virginia Water Authority
•Rockingham Regional Hospital in Harrisonburg
•Toigo's King George Greenhouse
•Wise Correctional Unit 18 in Coeburn
•Women's Correctional Center in Goochland Co.
•Ag-Renewable Resources, LLC in Cumberland Co.
Read more:
http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=11825040
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Showing posts with label Green Energy. Show all posts
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Pittsylvania County eyes green energy (Virginia)
Comment: Great idea! Rather be green power than nuke power, no to uranium mining!
By John Crane
Published: December 9, 2009
Pittsylvania County may explore the idea of providing tax incentives for those who generate green energy.
But Staunton River Supervisor Marshall Ecker, who introduced the proposal at the Board of Supervisors’ regular meeting Monday night, says it probably won’t get very far.
“It wasn’t a positive response,” Ecker said of supervisors’ reaction to his idea to consider reduced local taxes for green-energy production facilities, such as wind turbines or solar power collectors, in Pittsylvania County.
The board voted 4-3 to take the matter to the Legislative Committee.
Dan River Supervisor James Snead opposed Ecker’s request because everyone who generates and sells green power, including corporations, would be asking for the tax breaks.
“First thing you know, we’ll start losing a lot of taxes,” Snead said Wednesday.
“This would hurt us, especially with our budget crunch going into the new year,” he added.
Ecker, who heads the Legislative Committee, said he has scrapped it from the committee’s agenda for its next meeting Tuesday and plans to re-introduce it next year or when the economy improves.
Pittsylvania County has green-power generating facilities, including Dominion’s Pittsylvania Power Station in Hurt, which burns wood chips and biomass to produce electricity, and Piedmont BioProducts in Gretna. VanDerHyde Dairy aims to use methane gas from cow manure to produce electricity via an anaerobic digester and has been working to raise money for that innovative project.
Federal and state governments are directing localities to develop alternative energy sources that are environmentally friendly.
This year, the Virginia Association of Counties began participating in the Go Green initiative started by the Virginia Municipal League in 2007, said Larry Land, director of policy development for the Virginia Association of Counties. It includes a friendly competition among localities called the “Green Movement Challenge,” which includes a scorecard to encourage more efficient use of energy and to reduce carbon emissions, Land said. Winners who score at least 100 are awarded Go Green certificates, which are color-tiered based on how much a locality scores above 100.
Read more at:
http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/danville_news/article/pittsylvania_county_eyes_green_energy/16203/
By John Crane
Published: December 9, 2009
Pittsylvania County may explore the idea of providing tax incentives for those who generate green energy.
But Staunton River Supervisor Marshall Ecker, who introduced the proposal at the Board of Supervisors’ regular meeting Monday night, says it probably won’t get very far.
“It wasn’t a positive response,” Ecker said of supervisors’ reaction to his idea to consider reduced local taxes for green-energy production facilities, such as wind turbines or solar power collectors, in Pittsylvania County.
The board voted 4-3 to take the matter to the Legislative Committee.
Dan River Supervisor James Snead opposed Ecker’s request because everyone who generates and sells green power, including corporations, would be asking for the tax breaks.
“First thing you know, we’ll start losing a lot of taxes,” Snead said Wednesday.
“This would hurt us, especially with our budget crunch going into the new year,” he added.
Ecker, who heads the Legislative Committee, said he has scrapped it from the committee’s agenda for its next meeting Tuesday and plans to re-introduce it next year or when the economy improves.
Pittsylvania County has green-power generating facilities, including Dominion’s Pittsylvania Power Station in Hurt, which burns wood chips and biomass to produce electricity, and Piedmont BioProducts in Gretna. VanDerHyde Dairy aims to use methane gas from cow manure to produce electricity via an anaerobic digester and has been working to raise money for that innovative project.
Federal and state governments are directing localities to develop alternative energy sources that are environmentally friendly.
This year, the Virginia Association of Counties began participating in the Go Green initiative started by the Virginia Municipal League in 2007, said Larry Land, director of policy development for the Virginia Association of Counties. It includes a friendly competition among localities called the “Green Movement Challenge,” which includes a scorecard to encourage more efficient use of energy and to reduce carbon emissions, Land said. Winners who score at least 100 are awarded Go Green certificates, which are color-tiered based on how much a locality scores above 100.
Read more at:
http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/danville_news/article/pittsylvania_county_eyes_green_energy/16203/
Saturday, October 31, 2009
2009 Green Living and Energy Expo
Welcome to the
2009 Green Living and Energy Expo!
10-6 Friday, Nov. 6
10-4 Saturday, Nov. 7.
Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Civic Center
Address: 710 Williamson RD Roanoke, VA 24016
AECP is proud to bring you the 10th Annual Green Living and Energy Expo, the region’s largest exhibition of energy-saving products and experts. The Green Living and Energy Expo can get you connected to products and services to help you:
•Reduce your energy bill
•Begin an energy-efficient home renovation project
•Learn about installing solar and other renewable energy sources at your home
•Discover energy-saving transportation options
•Explore government programs and incentives to help you reduce your carbon footprint
•Get expert advice from leaders in the field of conservation
•Find out how you can get involved in improving the environmental impact of your home and community
Learn about energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building, and sustainable living. Enjoy the exhibits, demonstrations, seminars, and silent auction! Join us in our efforts to save energy, save money, save our natural resources, and save the environment!
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