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Rhode Island will be represented in the New England Governors' Energy Summit today in Boston.

Governor Carcieri and his fellow New England governors will have a chance to discuss options for collaborative solutions to regional energy problems.

And they'll discuss regional approaches to energy issues, including rising energy costs and the development and promotion of renewable and efficient energy.

Two weeks ago, Carcieri vetoed a proposed renewable energy bill.

He cited its requirements that National Grid get bonuses; a lack of requirement that National Grid enter into local contracts; and its dependence on solar energy, which some have said is not a feasible source of renewable energy for Rhode Island.

Joining Carcieri at the Summit will be Andre Dzykewicz, the commissioner of the state's office of Energy Resources. Dzykewicz, who was in favor of the energy bill, will make a presentation on developing renewable power options to the summit.

Comments

AJ said:

Perhaps the Governor will suggest that we start burning illegal immigrants as a source of alternative energy.

Link | July 9, 2008 11:07 AM
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Dr. Paul Jacobs said:

There have been some recent developments in wind turbine blades of which very few people are likely aware. The new blade geometry could improve wind turbine power output at any wind speed, reduce the "break-even" wind speed, and generally make the case for renewable energy even more favorable. A brief introduction and description is available at www.whalepower.com. I just hope that the governor and his advisors are aware of this development.

Link | July 9, 2008 12:28 PM
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