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South Bend installs turbine on river at Seitz Park
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph River’s capacity to power mills and other industry was one of the assets that drew settlers to its shores in the 1800s. On Wednesday, city officials took a step toward tapping that power again by installing a...Tags: Government, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Politics, Indiana Michigan Power Company
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How low can the St. Joseph River go?
South Bend TribuneFOUND: Rusty bicycle frame, thoroughly encrusted with sediment, stones and half of a clamshell because it's been bathing in the St. Joseph River -- until now. Draped with dried river plants. Like artwork. Now exposed to the air for the first time in God-...Tags: Environmental Issues, Ohio River, Weather, Droughts, U.S. Geological Survey
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Goshen revitalizing old hydroelectric power plant
GOSHEN -- The city of Goshen is slowly bringing back a piece of its history -- an old hydro electric power plant. It is part of a larger effort to bring new life to the old mill race that played a vital role in Goshen's development.
From time to time,...Tags: Renewable Energy
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I&M to raise water level along St. Joseph River
Indiana Michigan Power will begin raising the water level upstream of the Elkhart Hydroelectric Generating Station on March 14.
According to an I&M news release, the reservoir was lowered two feet in December to prevent ice buildup at the County Road...Tags: Renewable Energy, Indiana Michigan Power Company
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Bidding nears for $9-14 bln Congo hydropower plant
Reuters* Chinese, Korean and Spanish firms to bid by early 2014 * Plant would provide 4,800 MW, S.Africa to buy over half * Congo needs more electricity to power mining operations By John Irish PARIS, May 18 (Reuters) - Chinese, South Korean and Spanish...Tags: Environmental Issues, China, Finance, Africa, Renewable Energy
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Canton Hydropower Project Moves Forward In U.S. Senate
The Hartford CourantLegislation that would let two old dams on the Farmington River be used for hydropower got a boost on Thursday when a committee of the U.S. Senate endorsed the idea. The Senate's energy and natural resources committee voted in favor of a bill that...Tags: Environmental Issues, Lobbying, Renewable Energy, Elizabeth Esty, Politics
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Dam proposal floated for the Lehigh River in Allentown
A Colorado firm has begun applying for permits to study the feasibility of a hydroelectric facility on the Lehigh River in Allentown. In February, Hamilton Street Hydro LLC of Boulder, Colo. submitted an application to the U.S. Federal Energy...Tags: Environmental Issues, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Renewable Energy, Water Supply, Allentown
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China gives environmental approval to country's biggest hydro dam
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - China's environment ministry has given the go-ahead for the construction of what will become the country's tallest hydroelectric dam despite acknowledging it will have an impact on plants and rare fish. The dam, with a height of 314...Tags: China, Environmental Issues, Government, Central Asia, Renewable Energy
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For the record
Proposition 13 loophole: An article in the May 5 Section A about a loophole in Proposition 13 thatenables businesses to sidestep a tax reassessment examined the purchase of a Santa Monica hotel company by Michael Dell and partners. The article said that...Tags: Environmental Issues, Terry Collins, Renewable Energy, Rex Ryan
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COLUMN-Tennessee Valley Authority to remain publicly owned: Kemp
ReutersBy John Kemp LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) - For free-market purists, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a monstrous hybrid - part giant electric producer, part government agency. The Obama administration has announced a strategic review that could...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Renewable Energy, Politics, U.S. Congress, Barack Obama
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Boat barrier on Roanoke River damaged
Appalachian Power says the rain-swollen Roanoke River has damaged a boat barrier upstream from the company's Niagara hydroelectric dam in Roanoke County. Spokesman Todd Burns told the Roanoke Times the company hopes to have the barrier repaired as...
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Iran says nuclear sites safe from earthquakes and cyber threat
Reuters* Fears over potential quake impact on nuclear sites * Environmental chief says highest standards observed * Says has mastered knowledge to thwart cyber attacks By Tom Miles GENEVA, May 10 (Reuters) - Iran's nuclear and hydropower facilities are...Tags: Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Security, Israel, Nuclear Power
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