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Worldwatch Institute: Global Hydropower and Geothermal Growth SlowAlthough the global consumption and installed capacity of hydropower and geothermal technologieshave increased steadily since 2003, both types of energy saw slower growth in 2011, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service.Global installed capacity of hydropower reached 970 gigawatts (GW), only a 1.6 percent increase from the previous year, while geothermal cumulative capacity reached 11.2 GW, slowing to below 1 percent for the first time since 2002, writes report author Evan Musolino. "Despite the recent slowdown in growth, the overall market for hydropower and geothermal power is increasing in part because these two sources are not subject to the variability in generation that pla... [more] Global Hydropower and Geothermal Growth SlowAlthough the global consumption and installed capacity of hydropower and geothermal technologieshave increased steadily since 2003, both types of energy saw slower growth in 2011, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service.Global installed capacity of hydropower reached 970 gigawatts (GW), only a 1.6 percent increase from the previous year, while geothermal cumulative capacity reached 11.2 GW, slowing to below 1 percent for the first time since 2002, writes report author Evan Musolino. "Despite the recent slowdown in growth, the overall market for hydropower and geothermal power is increasing in part because these two sources are not subject to the variability in generation that pla... [more] |
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Montreal boil-water advisory to end no earlier than 10 p.m.
1.3 million Montrealers will have to keep boiling their water until at least 10:00 p.m., by which time the water service should have analyzed the latest batch of test results.
Connecticut Water Service, Inc. Elects Directors and Declares Dividends
CLINTON, Conn. -- Shareholders of Connecticut Water Service, Inc. overwhelmingly reelected four directors and ratified the Audit Committee's selection of ParenteBeard LLP as independent auditors for 2013, ...
Venezuela Capital Water Service to Be Restored After Three Days
Water service will be restored today after a three-day outage in parts of Caracas, capital of South America’s biggest oil producer, the Venezuela state news agency AVN said.
Swansea voters say no to funding town water service to Two-Mile Purchase
Voters shot down an article at the Annual Water District meeting Monday night that would have funded the establishment of town water service to the Two-Mile Purchase. The vote was 43 in favor to 38 opposed.
Water board to review proposed rate increases May 22
The Elk Grove Water Service board and advisory council met on May 15 and reviewed their district’s finances. Bob Gray, center, a member of the community finance advisory council, questioned the staff.
Water board to consider rate increase
Ratepayers for the Elk Grove Water Service may face a rate increase of roughly $2 more a month if the local water officials adopt a new water rate structure that would begin in January.
$465,500 grant extends water service
A few dozen houses in Salem and Adams townships will soon be receiving water lines and water service through an Ohio Community Development Block Grant.
Manila Police headquarters forced to schedule toilet use after water service disconnection
The Manila Police District now needs to clean up their act, or more specifically, they need to clean their home base.
New All-Water, Houston-Puerto Rico Service to Call Jacintoport
HOUSTON -- A new all-water service connecting Houston with San Juan, Puerto Rico, will launch May 29 when the U.S.-flagged containership National Glory departs the Port of Houston Authority's Jacintoport ...
Stonington hires company to manage water service
STONINGTON — The Stonington Water Co. has hired environmental engineering firm Olver & Associates to manage the town’s water service.
