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Old 05-28-2010, 08:27 PM
 
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I would assume that New York and other Great Lakes states can tap into more potential for that.
True and I believe the Niagara Falls area has a ridiculous amount of potential in that part of the energy industry.
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Old 05-28-2010, 08:30 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX/Chicago, IL/Houston, TX/Washington, DC
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True and I believe the Niagara Falls area has a ridiculous amount of potential in that part of the energy industry.
It truly does. The Canadians I know for a fact tap into that as a power source for some of the nearby cities. It doesn't completely power a city up, but it's sufficient amount of energy.

I don't know for sure if New York has tried to same.
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Old 05-28-2010, 08:51 PM
 
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It truly does. The Canadians I know for a fact tap into that as a power source for some of the nearby cities. It doesn't completely power a city up, but it's sufficient amount of energy.

I don't know for sure if New York has tried to same.
Supposedly, the power from that part of the state goes to much of Downstate NY. So, it is put to use and I believe the State's Power Authority has some input as to how it is used.
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Old 05-29-2010, 08:59 AM
 
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Two interesting facts that I'll need to try and dig up the articles to.

1. There is enough wind energy of the coast of NJ to power the entire state via off shore wind farms
2. Someone at my school (NJIT) did a project that determined it is possible for NYC to harness the power of the rivers flowing through it and that there should be enough power to power all of the city, and then some.
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Old 05-30-2010, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Long Beach
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It's very interesting
I'm surprised because I don't see California, but I guess its wind/biomass potential is weak, just a strong solar potential.
Texas is very promising about this, it will have a bright future.
This is just potential, it doesn't really mean more than that. Unfortunately. The real story is the following post, and seems dubious at best-Texas is still dominated by money-hording oil companies. It might be full of potential, but so is a bowling ball sitting on a table top. Get it, kinectic energy.

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Well, first of all, that report doesnt seem to include all states, and furthermore, its a website promoting investment in TX biomass so its very biased. Nothing wrong with that but you should pick a better source.

And as far as California,
The New York Times reported that the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy named California the #1 most energy efficient state.


Shifts in Annual Energy Efficiency Rankings - Green Blog - NYTimes.com
I had heard repeatedly that California on the west, and Massachusetts on the east are leading the way in green energy-this just proves it.

I can't speak directly for Cali, but Nova just did a special episode on green energy in the state.

But Massachusetts will soon be home to Cape Wind-the first off shore windfarm in the nation. [regardless of what the older cape codders say, it will be built, they'll get used to it, all the younger generations are for it.] Massachusetts will also soon to be home to several north american divisions of european companies who are breaking into the market here on this side of the atlantic, with the construction of one of the largest testing facilities in the world, by Siemens. Plus there are a host of local companies, such as one in my town-FloDesign-an awarding winning turbine factory-known for super efficient designs.

This is only the beginning.
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Old 05-30-2010, 11:22 AM
 
Location: St Paul, MN - NJ's Gold Coast
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Well, first of all, that report doesnt seem to include all states, and furthermore, its a website promoting investment in TX biomass so its very biased. Nothing wrong with that but you should pick a better source.

And as far as California,
The New York Times reported that the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy named California the #1 most energy efficient state.


Shifts in Annual Energy Efficiency Rankings - Green Blog - NYTimes.com
I'm surprised Massachusetts and Connecticut are #'s 2&3
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Old 05-30-2010, 11:34 AM
 
Location: Long Beach
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I'm surprised Massachusetts and Connecticut are #'s 2&3
Why? read my post above yours. It's not surprising at all. Massachusetts has all the human capital to make it happen--it is happening.
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Old 05-30-2010, 11:38 AM
 
Location: St Paul, MN - NJ's Gold Coast
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Why? read my post above yours. It's not surprising at all. Massachusetts has all the human capital to make it happen--it is happening.
I was just unaware.
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Old 05-30-2010, 11:42 AM
 
Location: Tower of Heaven
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This is just potential, it doesn't really mean more than that. Unfortunately. The real story is the following post, and seems dubious at best-Texas is still dominated by money-hording oil companies. It might be full of potential, but so is a bowling ball sitting on a table top. Get it, kinectic energy.



I had heard repeatedly that California on the west, and Massachusetts on the east are leading the way in green energy-this just proves it.

I can't speak directly for Cali, but Nova just did a special episode on green energy in the state.

But Massachusetts will soon be home to Cape Wind-the first off shore windfarm in the nation. [regardless of what the older cape codders say, it will be built, they'll get used to it, all the younger generations are for it.] Massachusetts will also soon to be home to several north american divisions of european companies who are breaking into the market here on this side of the atlantic, with the construction of one of the largest testing facilities in the world, by Siemens. Plus there are a host of local companies, such as one in my town-FloDesign-an awarding winning turbine factory-known for super efficient designs.

This is only the beginning.

But Texas is the king of wind power, so it's a leader in green energy
In Houston 35% of energy businesses are specialized in green energy (no oil or gas)
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Old 05-30-2010, 11:49 AM
 
Location: Long Beach
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But Texas is the king of wind power, so it's a leader in green energy
In Houston 35% of energy businesses are specialized in green energy (no oil or gas)
well, wouldn't THAT be reflected in the Times article?
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