Wind turbines stand tall over farm land and wheat stalks in Northern Germany.
12 September 2009
Advocates: Bring AZ in from Funding ColdFederal assistance for home energy bills went up this year, but as KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports, advocates say Arizona's increase won't cover the people that need help.
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11 September 2009
Here and Now: Renewable EnergyKJZZ's Here and Now broadcast live from the studios of Arizona Public Radio in Flagstaff. Host Steve Goldstein discussed renewable energy policy with Amanda Ormand and Craig Cox. Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner Marc Spitzer provided a national and international perspective. And KNAU reporter Laurel Morales discussed the growing concern of NIMBYism toward renewable energy facilities.
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12 August 2009
Congresswoman Sees Solar FutureDemocratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of Southern Arizona is in Phoenix this week to promote solar energy. Both ASU and UA were recently selected to receive up to 15 million dollars in federal stimulus funds to develop new ways to harness the power of the sun. Giffords talks with KJZZ's Marcos Najera about how the state could become a renewable energy leader--even while many Arizonas appear more concerned about immigration and healthcare reform.
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22 April 2009
Here and Now: AZ Cases / Earth DayKJZZ Here and Now host Steve Goldstein spoke with ASU law professor Paul Bender about a number of Arizona cases argued or ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court. The two also discussed a unanimous decision by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that nullifies tuition tax credits for private schools. New state environmental director Ben Grumbles talked about the issues facing the state. Local Sierra Club director Rob Smith talked about his concerns about climate change in Arizona. And yourguidetogreen.com's Greg Patterson and Maura Yates discussed what people can do to live more environmentally responsible lives.
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22 April 2009
The Economics of SustainabilityThe recession has forced the issue of sustainability to take a back seat. But as KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports, now may be the time to help the economy by adopting sustainable practices.
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10 January 2009
Part 6: Renewable EconomicsOur series on renewable energy in Arizona wraps up, as KJZZ's Mark Brodie looks at some of the costs and benefits of alternative energy.
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09 January 2009
Part 5: Arizona's Wind PotentialOur series on renewable energy continues with a look at wind energy. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at smaller wind systems, and the potential for larger wind farms, in a state most often mentioned as a solar hot spot.
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08 January 2009
Part 4: Energy and the "Free" MarketKJZZ's Steve Goldstein continues our series on Renewable Energy with a look at the free market economy. Some observers say the government is choosing winners and losers in green technology.
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07 January 2009
Here and Now: Renewable EnergyKJZZ's Here and Now examined Arizona's renewable energy policies with Corporation Commission Chair Kris Mayes and Barry Broome, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Economics Professor Robert Michaels explained why he is opposed to renewable energy standards. The show also touched on the potential of wind power.
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07 January 2009
Part 3: Learning Energy from Others?We continue our series on renewable energy with a look at the policies of an energy heavyweight, Germany, and ask whether Arizona could learn from that country's past. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports on tax incentives and realities.
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06 January 2009
Part 2: Germany's Energy AttitudesWe continue our series about renewable energy, with a visit to one of the world's leaders in the green energy game: Germany. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer spoke with government officials, and business leaders, to get a sense of Germany's attitudes on renewable energy.
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05 January 2009
Part 1: Renewable Energy in ArizonaWe begin a series of stories looking at renewable energy in Arizona. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer speaks with utilities and regulators to get a sense of the role renewable energy plays in the state, and why solar might not be as utilized as it could be.
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04 January 2009
Renewable Energy Series PreviewKJZZ's Paul Atkinson interviews KJZZ Morning Edition Producer Tony Ganzer about an upcoming series about renewable energy. KJZZ News will begin the series January 5 on Morning Edition.
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