Granholm pitches alternative energy at Dem convention (Detroit News)

DENVER -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm was in her element at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night: microphone in hand, facing a friendly audience, moving around the stage, chatting about alternative energy.

Green Star Alternative Energy Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire European Wind Power Company (Centre Daily Times)

Green Star Alternative Energy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GSAE) is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent with both Notos d.o.o. and Sirius Regulus d.o.o. The LOI outlines the bases for the acquisition of these privately held Serbian companies.

Coleman wants offshore drilling to fund alternative energy (Minnesota Public Radio)

Republican Senator Norm Coleman wants offshore drilling to pay for the development of alternative energy sources.

TIP DU JOUR: Alternative-energy firms worth a look (Courier-Post)

Stocks in alternative-energy companies have dropped significantly this year, creating buying opportunities, according to Kiplinger.com.

Police programs eye alternative energy (The Daily Texan)

Local police officials, Rep. Lamar Smith and Mayor Will Wynn hashed out ideas on the use of alternative energy sources and resource conservation in law enforcement programs Tuesday. Wynn said the city's fleet management program has reviewed the use of city vehicles, including patrol cars and motorcycles, to avoid wasting resources.

Zeeland exploring alternative energy (MLive.com)

The city of Zeeland is exploring alternative energy on two fronts - wind turbines and methane gas from the landfill near Drenthe - in an effort to meet anticipated state requirements.