A zero kilometers energy market, where autoproduction and distributed generation are the key elements of local development.
We believe in a new way to take part to the energy market. A Community reorganizing its energy system should operate in a mood of sustainable development.
New perspectives and positive effects are brought about:
- positive economic outcomes,
- fostering social cohesion,
- improvement of health and environment,
- energy network efficiency,
- spreading of know-how and new skills.
Thus a new concept leading a revolution in the energy market; where each Community is a main actor, instead of a passive energy consumer.
While much attention has rightly been given to the expiration of the Section 1603 cash grant program at the end of 2011, there are other tax incentives for renewable energy that are also set to expire in the upcoming years. The decisions as to whether to renew these incentives will have a major impact on the future of renewable energy in the U.S. as these existing and new programs have been instrumental in sustaining investor and lender interest in the renewable energy... 
Ahead of the GeoPower Indonesia & Philippines conference in Jakarta, I caught up with Edward McCartin, Senior Development Advisor at Alterra Power, a speaker at the June meeting that will host the key stakeholders in the Asian geothermal industry.
Alterra Power Corp is a leading renewable energy developer, whose portfolio includes two geotherm