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We applaud the Democratic think tank the Third Way for their memo today supporting a national clean energy standard (CES) for the United States: “Third Way proposes a national Clean Energy Standard to help overcome market failures that are restraining the deployment of clean energy sources like...

“I write to you today to express my strong support for the proposed ADAGE biomass power facility in Mason County. The construction and operation of this plant present a tremendous opportunity to bring much-needed jobs and investment to our community and our state, while simultaneously contributing...

by Patti CasePublic and Regulatory Affairs manager for Green Diamond Resource Company Welcome to the Olympic Peninsula, where Green Diamond Resource Company owns vast acres of timberland. Our company has its roots here (pun intended); 120 years ago Sol Simpson founded Simpson Logging Company in the heart...

In another important step to deliver renewable energy and jobs to Washington state, ADAGE, the biopower joint venture between AREVA and Duke Energy, announced today that it has signed its first long-term biomass fuel supply agreement with Green Diamond Resource Company, who owns and manages timberland...

In a letter yesterday, the Western Governors’ Association, representing the governors of 19 states and three US-flag Pacific islands, called on the Obama Administration to “develop a clear and unambiguous federal biomass policy,” saying that “many of the issues presented remain...

ADAGE, the joint venture between AREVA and Duke Energy, has received positive backing by the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce for its proposed 60 megawatt biomass facility. More information on the project here. In its press release Shelton-Madison Chamber of Commerce said: Due to its positive...

By Susan Hess This question was the topic of a lively discussion at the 81st LULAC National convention held in Albuquerque, N.M.  The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) invited AREVA to speak at this important annual event about clean energy, including nuclear and renewables, to help educate...

The Economic Development Council of Mason County has come out in support of the biomass generating plant ADAGE proposes to build at the Port of Shelton’s John’s Prairie Industrial Park. The EDC’s Executive Director, Matt Matayoshi, announced Tuesday that his board of directors unanimously...

by Curtis Roberts, Renewables Communications Manager, North America AREVA’s recent agreement with the province of New Brunswick and the utility NB Power reveals an innovative approach to meeting current and future carbon-free energy demand. As you would expect from AREVA, the agreement includes building...

The recent announcement of the proposed ADAGE biopower plant in Mason County, Wash., generated a few questions. Questions like: What, exactly, is biomass? Will it create jobs for the folks who live here? How will it impact our environment and local infrastructure? What about the air and water? All...

A wealth of detailed information and resources about the planned Mason County, Wash., biomass power plant is now available online through the ADAGE Web site. Local citizens, government representatives and interested parties can learn about the power plant’s leading-edge technology, check for upcoming...

Two members of our ADAGE team sat down for an interview with radio station KMAS 1030 about the proposed Mason County biomass plant in Shelton County, Washington. Jim Gaston, the Project’s Manager, and Tom DePonty, Director of Public Affairs for ADAGE, explained the project and answered questions...

By Tom DePonty, Director of Public Affairs, ADAGE Is there a 21st Century clean energy opportunity stored in our nation’s forest land? In Mason County, Washington, the answer is, “Yes!” For over 150 years the communities in Mason County, Wash., have sustainably managed their abundant natural...

This speech has been getting noticed ever since literally the moment it occurred, being tweeted and covered by various press…but the TED folks just put the video up. Here is a key quote (with bolding being from us): “So let’s look at this fourth factor — this is going to...

Think you know a lot about clean energy? Challenge yourself and try for the top score on AREVA’s Clean Energy Quiz. ...read more

By Katherine Berezowskyj There was a very big announcement for renewable energy today out of Washington State. ADAGE LLC, a biopower joint venture between AREVA and Duke Energy, and John Deere announced the formation as part of the biomass power process. This alliance will bring innovative technology...

AREVA Biomass Facility By Katherine Berezowskyj What does a recipe for sugar, rice and eucalyptus make?  Not a new culinary dish, but several hundred megawatts of reliable, affordable renewable energy.  In fact, sugar cane bagasse (stalks, husks, etc.), rice husks, and eucalyptus branches and leaves...

Mark Flanagan of NEI is highlighting a CFR interview with Duke Energy’s CEO, James E. Rogers, in which he talks about the future of the energy industry – and the importance of nuclear energy not only for our CO2-free energy future, but also for our economy: But the difference in the jobs...

by Jarret Adams As the U.S. Congress gears up to address climate legislation, it’s hard to know what the best proposal is to address the daunting issue of climate change. There seem to be about as many proposals as there are organizations with a stake in energy and climate issues. But, here in one word...

The Jacksonville Business Journal is reporting (you need a subscription to read the whole article) that JEA (the energy company for Jacksonville, Florida) is planning to buy electricity for 40,000 homes from ADAGE’s Hamilton County biopower plant.  The plant, operated by ADAGE, a JV between Duke...

by Katherine Berezowskyj Jobs and renewable energy were the topics of conversation during a roundtable in Hamilton County, Florida last week. Local officials and residents joined representatives from ...read more

ADAGE LLC, a joint venture between AREVA SA and Duke Energy Company, just announced the proposed site of its first U.S. biopower plant in Hamilton County, Florida, during the annual Forest Landowners Association conference. The site, the first in a series of 50 megawatt biopower plants that ADAGE plans...

By Mary Beth Ginder There’s a lot of buzz going around lately about “Green” energy. With the Obama Administration promising big bucks to the renewable energy sector, to reduce carbon dioxide (C02) emissions, wind and solar power are getting a lot of attention. However, they are not the only renewable...

By Jarret Adams Today’s announcement of a memorandum of understanding for 80 offshore wind turbines for AREVA’s subsidiary Multibrid signals a major step forward for our renewable business.  Apart from the fact that this will be a contract worth over $900 million for AREVA, it reinforces our position...

By Jarret Adams Recently AREVA has been the subject of some attacks by members of anti-nuclear organizations. Here is our basic response: While some may have a quasi-religious or professional obligation to oppose nuclear energy, I would invite who is anyone curious about the issue to research it on your...