Apeldoorn Sets High Energy Self-Sufficiency Goals

TruthOut, Le Monde by Grégoire Allix | May. 27, 2009 (News Report)

Out of the question to give up, in spite of the problems: "In 2020, all energy consumed in Apeldoorn will have to be renewable, without fossil fuels, without nuclear power, and produced in our own city." With graphs for support, Michael Boddeke, the official in charge of sustainable development for this city that looks like a blossoming village at the center of the Netherlands, is optimistic: solar, wind, and biogas from organic waste and wastewater should ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by David Fox - May 30, 2009 - 1:51 PM PDT
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 by David Fox - May. 30, 2009

Translated from a Le Monde story... Light on details. Title and opening paragraph imply success. Not until the 2nd paragraph do we learn the town is failing to meet its 2008 milestone of 10% renewable energy

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