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Energy is on everyone’s mind these days, particularly Houstonians, after we just spent weeks without electricity. Imagine doing without electricity, natural gas, gasoline and water, all at the same time!

In a bid to increase the use of renewable energy sources, the government is waking up to the value of windfarms. Richard Wood investigates the implications for the future of Britain’s power

The world could eliminate fossil fuel use by 2090 by spending trillions of dollars on a renewable energy revolution, the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) and environmental group Greenpeace said on Monday.

Jan. 21-23, 2009

Xcel Energy Inc. announced on Friday plans to develop 351 megawatts of new wind production by the end of 2011, enough to power about 110,000 homes, and to increase the utilitys wind resources more than 10 percent.

A system that detects gusts before they arrive reduces wear, boosts output

We solicited comments from environmental and renewable industry leaders in the wake of Senator Barack Obama’s victory in Tuesday night’s presidential election. A few e-mailed responses — enthusiastic all — follow. We’ll post more if/when they come in:

Swedish state-owned energy group Vattenfall said Monday it has bought the Thanet Offshore Wind project off the British coast for 35 million pounds (55 million dollars).

The Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced plans to expand its businesses that help battle climate change, while BP said it’s focusing future wind power investments on the U.S.

Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa said on Wednesday it had received a 175-million-euro (219-million-dollar) order from energy group Endesa.