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If green is the new black, it's no surprise that Aveda Corp. in Blaine has been ahead of the fashion curve for years.

While other companies still are changing out light bulbs and providing recycling kiosks to employees, Aveda is purchasing wind power, illuminating work areas with sunlight and repairing broken palettes for continued use, with Forestry Stewardship Council-certified lumber no less. Read more..... Continue

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Wind power continues on its exponential growth curve unabated, but new opportunities and challenges are emerging. The field is ever more crowded, with highly capitalized and highly experienced players, while the range of potential business models is expanding. Is your firm sufficiently nimble and skilled enough to carve a niche in this market? Is your pro forma solid enough to obtain financing from lenders in today’s tight credit environment? Is your place in the backlogged interconnec… Continue

As New York demonstrates, attracting renewable energy business depends on developing a ready supply of skilled workers.

In a time of economic recession, renewable energy and energy-efficiency businesses represent a bright spot for states eager to generate jobs and revenues. According to the American Solar Energy Society’s recent green-collar jobs report, these sectors represent 8.5 million jobs and nearly $1 trillion in annual revenue in the United States.

With supportive policies, the… Continue

During the upcoming election campaign, energy policy will have a higher profile in public debate than at any time since the founding of our country. We will advocate the complete and sustained development of renewable and energy efficiency resources and technologies. Others will promote expanded nuclear power, clean coal technologies and increased domestic production of fossil fuels.… Continue

From television commercials to the campaign trail, wind power has become a hot topic. With growing concerns about global warming and rising energy prices pinching pocketbooks, wind power is seen as a viable alternative to help lessen the country's dependence on foreign oil. Read on......