This Could Be Big — Refundable Federal Tax Credit Could Remove Barrier to Community Wind

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For those following the fortunes of wind energy to serve communities, read this post by John Farrell concerning a refundable federal tax credit. Photo:  stevendepolo

Why Is That 2 x 4 So-So-So Crooked?

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Seasoned carpenters and lumber mill operators may not talk much about the warped wood they have to build into straight walls, roof systems, and stairways, but they remember the days when the wood they cut was figuratively straight as an arrow and any deviations got summarily tossed into the scrap pile without second thought.

FLOS World’s First Company to Use Bioplastic Designed by bio-on

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bio-on and FLOS present the world’s first product made with PHAs, the 100 percent naturally water-biodegradable bioplastic.

European Wind Sector Grew Twice as Fast as EU Economy

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For a brief economic perspective on EU growth in the wind industry, take a look at this post from Clean Technica. Photo: Vestas EASTBAY TO SCALE BACK UPS BUSINESS.(Money) The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) September 30, 1997 Executives at a sports-shoe catalog company say they learned one thing from the 15-day United Parcel Service [...]