Not Specifically Energy, but Interesting:
¶ Urban farming expert Will Allen is showing one way to provide affordable, fresh, and nutritious food to people, especially those in urban areas. [fox6now.com]
¶ The Dome of Visions in the Copenhagen harbor establishes visual and conceptual connections between the present and the future. [Pursuitist]
World:
¶ A renewable energy company which wants to build a windfarm at Tetney, on England’s east coast, could give people living near the development a discount of at least £100 per year on their electricity bills. [Louth Leader]
¶ Scotland is ahead of schedule for community ownership of renewable energy projects. The goal for 2020 is 500 MW of community owned generating capacity, and 200 MW is already in place. [stv.tv]
¶ Sections of a report on the Jaitapur nuclear power plant, currently under construction, were withheld by the Indian government. When they were obtained through the Right to Information Act, it was found they indicated the site may be unsafe for such use. [Daily News & Analysis]
¶ Kansai Electric said it’s close to seeking permission to turn on two power plants, and could apply as early as July to resume power generation at two nuclear reactors in Fukui, Japan. [UPI.com] (The title of this article says the plant could come online soon, but that does not take the approval process into account.)
US:
¶ US Bank will install new solar carports and rooftop systems to generate solar electricity for its branches while providing shaded parking for customers. [Utility Products]
¶ Concerned by a report from the General Accountability Office, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is asking the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to study how Pennsylvanians who live between 10 and 50 miles of a nuclear plant would react if there were a radiation release. [The Abington Journal]
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