energy

This NYSERDA report suggests that the state of New York could expect a return of $9.71 to $10.66 in new capital and employee salaries per megawatt hour of electricity produced by wind projects. This study also observes that though wind farms are more common on the west coast, wind projects in the northeast stand to generate greater economic benefits for state and local economies.

The report summarizes the results of the Renewable Energy Trust during the past five years and articulates the
strategies that will lead Massachusetts to a cleaner energy future.

The report presents an aggressive plan for ending Americas oil dependence. It concludes that if the U.S. government provides incentives for the development of biofuels, "America could produce the equivalent of nearly 7.9 million barrels of oil per day by 2050."

The study analyzes South Carolinas hydrogen economy assets to identify initiatives that can leverage those assets to build a more extensive future hydrogen economy in the state.

The report identifies a total of 30 clean energy companies at varying stages in the Sacramento region and predicts a growth of 52,000 to 114,000 in new jobs over the next decade. Recommendations are provided to make the region a green powerhouse.

The paper introduces the relationship between energy and economic development first, then through analyzing characters of energy consumption all over the world and the basic facts about Chinas energy resources, drawing the conclusion that the energy and resources of China is hardly able to meet demand,and puts forward the policy orientation for Chinas energy development accordingly.

PRCs energy dependence is growing and has become a major concern for both economic and national security policymakers in that country. Only a strategic reorientation to building a self-sustaining POLIS and appropriate regional cooperation institutions can lead to the way out of the current dilemma for China, according to the author.

The Illinois Coalition report concludes that hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in Illinois could produce sustainable economic growth and environmental benefits for years to come. The hydrogen highway would be an area of approximately 120 miles along interstate 90, and act as a corridor of hydrogen energy demonstration projects with a fueling station situated about every 20 miles.

The study outlines possible scenarios for U.S. sales of vehicles with two alternative powertrains, models their costs of production and forecasts the likely job consequences of their increasing market share.

The report by the independent nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) finds that in the absence of federal leadership, 19 states have acted to increase the nations supply of wind, solar and other renewable energy resources. UCS estimates the 19 states that have enacted renewable electricity standards or funds will increase total U.S. renewable energy capacity 113 percent by 2017.