Obama announces $2.3 billion for clean energy jobs – Jan. 8, 2010
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Obama announces $2.3 billion for clean energy jobs – Jan. 8, 2010
January 9th, 2010Province considers wind-farm bailout – Winnipeg Free Press
December 24th, 2009Diesel Electricity
October 20th, 2009Diesel has been used as a source of energy for many many years. Up until
recently Diesel electricity has been one of the easiest and least expensive
options. The view of diesel changed during the last oil price spike when
suddenly electricity from diesel was significantly more expensive. Despite
the current ‘low’ in diesel prices (approximately $80/bbl when this article
was written), the days of cheap oil are past.
Diesel electricity is typically used where other sources are unavailable. In
Global Wind Groups home country, Canada, this typically means remote /
northern communities, outposts, and recreational properties. In many island countries, the entire island is powered by diesel fuel, leaving regular
citizens and businesses exposed to fluctuations in the international oil
markets.
Global Wind Group Inc.¹s renewable energy products are an excellent way to off-set diesel consumption. Installations of GWGs Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) are scalable, meaning as more power is needed more turbines are installed. Since each turbine saves diesel costs, those savings can be re-invested in more turbines, eventually leading to an elimination of diesel altogether.
Investing in renewable energy sources is a wise decision which insulates customers from rising fuel prices. Contact us today to discover what a
Global Wind Group Inc. Vertical-axis wind turbine can do for you.
For more information visit www.globalwindgroup.com
Quick Facts:
Diesel generators produce 3kWh / Liter of fuel (12kWh / Gallon).
1 Liter of diesel produces 2.3 kG C02
(Source: http://www.eia.doe.gov/)
Rosenort, Manitoba: Wind Turbine Announcement
June 24th, 2009Presented by: Alex Stuart, President, Global Wind Group Inc.
Welcome honored guest and fellow citizens, my name is Alex Stuart and I am the President of Global Wind Group Inc. Today is significant for the R.M. Of Morris, Manitoba and Canada as a whole. This wind turbine installation represents a great step towards realizing the benefits of the new green-economy. Global Wind Group Inc, a Manitoba company, installed Canadian-made turbines with local trades people and the financial support of the Rural Municipality of Morris and a $25,000 grant from Manitoba Conservation’s Sustainable Development Innovations Fund.
Building mounted wind turbines represent a new way for us to see wind energy, silent, un-obtrusive, easily roof-mounted and very cost-effective. Vertical-axis wind turbines are a remarkable improvement over traditional propeller style turbines because they are bird-safe, require very little maintenance, and most importantly run quietly. When you consider the number of suitable structures in Manitoba and across the country you’ll realize we are poised to capitalize on our un-used roof-top real-estate.
Together these three 1200 watt wind turbines will produce enough energy to power an energy efficient 1000 sq ft. Winnipeg bungalow for an entire year. For the public service garage here in Rosenort Manitoba, the turbines will provide power to run the geothermal heat pumps. As far as we know this is the first time that wind energy has been combined with geothermal energy on this scale. The energy from these turbines costs slightly more than today’s energy prices, but the forward-thinking council members of the R.M. have invested in a hedge against future price increases.
A recent report from Manitoba Hydro indicated that remote communities pay as much as 30 times regular energy prices and are eager to distance themselves from the environmental and economic costs of diesel-power. Global Wind Group turbines are designed for urban, rural and remote applications, and represent the future of Canadian-made renewable energy technology.
We hope this installation in Rosenort will be the first of many in Manitoba. And we believe it will be – because these turbines are perfectly suited for our climate, our geography and our energy needs. So I’m very pleased to announce today that rugged, dependable, cost-effective, wind energy has arrived in Manitoba.
Canadian Government Launches $1-Billion Clean Energy Fund, Invests in New Technology, Creates Jobs
May 19th, 2009Harper Government Launches $1-Billion Clean Energy Fund, Invests in New Technology, Creates Jobs
EDMONTON — Canada will further demonstrate its leadership in the development and advancement of clean energy technologies thanks to the launch of the $1-billion Clean Energy Fund, announced today by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, during an address to the University of Alberta.
“By investing in the Clean Energy Fund, our Government is encouraging new technologies now to help protect and preserve our environment for future generations,” said the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources. “Not only will this funding protect our long-term energy security, but this additional stimulus creates high-quality jobs for Canadians at a time when they’re most needed.”
The Fund invests $850 million in technology development and demonstration. This includes $650 million for large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects and $200 million for smaller-scale demonstration projects of renewable and alternative energy technologies.
Minister Raitt also announced that there will be a $150-million research component. This will fund initiatives ranging from basic research to pre-demonstration pilot projects of technologies ranging from next generation renewable and cleaner energy systems to new technologies to address environmental challenges in the oil sands such as water use and tailings.
An initial request for proposals for the small-scale demonstration component of the program was issued by the Government today.
In addition to advancing key clean energy technologies in Canada, investments through the Clean Energy Fund will also support Canada’s work with the United States in building a cleaner energy economy for North America through the Canada–U.S. Clean Energy Dialogue.
Part of the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan (2009), the Clean Energy Fund will generate new economic activity in the short term, while strengthening the foundation for sustainable prosperity in the future. The Economic Action Plan includes new measures totalling almost $2.4 billion to support a cleaner and more sustainable environment and help meet Canada’s climate change objectives.
For more information on the calls for proposals and other relevant details, visit http://cef-fep.nrcan.gc.ca.
To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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Converting political energy into green energy
May 19th, 2009After the recent provincial election in British Columbia shares in B.C. green energy companies rose as much as 20%! Read more on reuters at http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-GreenBusiness/idUSTRE54I2VC20090519
SpeakupWinnipeg.com
May 15th, 2009
Dear Mr. Stuart:
Thank you for participating in The Mayor’s Symposium on Sustainability on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Your efforts are valued and appreciated.
There is increasing demand to seriously consider the environment and the meaning of sustainable living. Thank you for your time and willingness to help The City of Winnipeg make decisions that are socially, environmentally and financially responsible. Please continue the conversation with your friends, family and co-workers by encouraging them to visit speakupwinnipeg.com.
Again, thank you for your contributions to a more sustainable City of Winnipeg.
Best Wishes,
Sam Katz
Mayor of Winnipeg
Speak UP Winnipeg – Green Energy
May 12th, 2009
The amount and source of energy used by the world is going to change. It has to. It will change for a variety of reasons: some under our control – like getting serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions (which may lead to some kind of c
arbon taxation scheme), and others not under our control – like a dwindling supply of oil and natural gas (which will also mean prices may increase substantially).
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Keys To Successful Renewable Energy Funding Grant Applications
April 24th, 2009
Keys to successful renewable energy funding grant applications
We would like to share with your Global Wind Group Inc.’s experience in guiding the Rural Municipality of Morris through their successful application to the Manitoba Conservation Sustainable Development Innovations Fund for $25,000:
- Understand the purpose of the grant i.e. to study a new technology, reduce energy costs, and stimulate the ‘green’ economy.
- Use language contained in the grant description in the application.
- Connect the application with as many of the criteria as possible, be creative.
- Speak with the contact person before submitting the application. Listen carefully for key words or phrases that should be included in the application.
- Follow-up to confirm receipt of the application and ask about specific timelines, i.e. when the grant review committee meets next.
- Be patient, approving a grant takes a fair amount of time. After-all, you want grant money spent on truly meaningful projects, like yours.
MANITOBANS TAKE LEADERSHIP ROLE ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN NEW COMMUNITY LED GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE
April 24th, 2009
On April 22, 2009 , Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton and Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau announced Manitobans will be taking a leadership role in developing grassroots solutions to climate change under a new initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 20 per cent over the next three years.
The aim of the Community Led Emissions Reduction pilot program is to develop projects and incentives that will encourage and support the greatest immediate emissions reductions and build toward long-term, lasting changes. Local government and not-for-profit community organization program participants may initiate projects or activities including energy measures through home or building retrofits, more efficient lighting choices or alternative energies such as solar, wind or biomass.
The pilot program will be delivered in partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities, Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM), Manitoba Hydro, local not-for-profit environmental organizations and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
Read the full press release at: http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2009-04-01&item=5703
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