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Feb 18, 2009The U.S. Stimulus Bill and Renewables
The U.S. Stimulus Bill recently announced by President Obama will be giving the renewable energy industry billions. The Stimulus Bill includes include a multi-year extension of the Production Tax Credit (through 2013 for new geothermal power projects), $8 or $9 billion for renewable energy project loan guarantees, billions of dollars in additional funding for DOE’s renewable energy and energy efficiency programs (with the House setting aside $400 million for geothermal energy research), and an additional $1.6 billion for Clean Renewable Energy Bonds. Provisions that are in disagreement include the House bill’s provision for a cash grant program in lieu of tax credits for renewable project developers and the Senate bill’s provision for a tax credit for renewable equipment manufacturers.
Feb 18, 2009
CanGEA 2009 Program - Project 33 Bids (Now Closed)
Bidding is now closed! Successful firms will be contacted. Thanks to everyone who applied.
CanGEA has decided to open bidding for one additional project in their 2009 Program.
Proposal #33: Direct-Use Geothermal Opportunities in Canada
CanGEA requires a study to evaluate opportunities for direct-use geothermal projects in Canada. Direct-use geothermal implies a direct application for geothermal-sourced hot water in industrial processes requiring abundant heat (i.e. pasteurization and greenhouses). Project deliverables include a report which identifies areas conducive to direct-use geothermal in Canada and the respective industries it would benefit in those regions.
Preference will be given to bids received from CanGEA corporate members.
At their discretion, CanGEA reserves the right to not award the contract.
Please see the attached document for the bidding procedure and further information.
Feb 03, 2009
GreenRock Energy Quarterly Activities Report
The following is a quarterly activities report released by GreenRock Energy. GreenRock is involved in international geothermal development, specifically in Australia and Europe.
Although CanGEA’s main focus is Canadian geothermal development, the Association actively supports all organizations working towards increased international geothermal development!
Feb 02, 2009
South Australia Government visits Calgary
CanGEA Chairman and Executive Director Alison Thompson recently have the honour of introducing members from the South Australia government in Calgary this past weekend at a seminar and luncheon. Australia has come to Canada to promote geothermal and look for investment and cooperation in the development of this responsible resource. While Australia has been making remarkable strides in renewable energy, Canada has shown no support towards geothermal energy or development. We hope our Canadian government both federal and provincial will recognize the importance of geothermal in the energy landscape and build on Australia’s international-leading development.
We urge all advocates, members and citizens of Canada to write to your local Member of Parliament and urge them to become a voice for geothermal!