“The nation that leads the clean energy economy will be the nation that leads the global economy.” — President Barack Obama, State of the Union address, Jan. 27, 2010.
State of the Clean-Tech Union: Troubled Waters Ahead?
February 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Massachusetts Utilities Seek Long-Term Green Energy Deals
February 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Legislation passed in 2008 requires Massachusetts utilities that buy and distribute power to sign contracts with renewable energy suppliers. The goal is to increase clean energy sources and decrease…
US Government Budget Proposals Increase Clean Energy Funding
February 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
President Barack Obama unveiled on February 1 a $28.4 billion budget request for DOE for fiscal year (FY) 2011, including $2.36 billion for the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The proposed budget aims to reduce unnecessary energy use, boost renewable energy sources, and strengthen clean energy research as the United States moves toward a clean energy economy.
US Government Budget Proposals Increase Clean Energy Funding
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal
February 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON – February 8, 2010 – President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its promise of new industries and millions of jobs.
Habit-learning device will lower energy bills under new clean energy cashback scheme
February 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Smart control units that learn householders’ energy habits and provide immediate feedback on consumption could give home energy savings of up to 20 percent without compromising comfort.
Habit-learning device will lower energy bills under new clean energy cashback scheme
Real Change, Not Real Speeches
January 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This week, I watched President Obama speak in his clear, resounding, inspiring voice about clean energy and climate change during the State of the Union address. In that moment, I admit to feeling…
Wind Stocks News – GE (NYSE: GE) Technology Chosen by DESA and Renova in Brazilian Wind Auction
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
RIO DE JANEIRO – January 27, 2010 – GE (NYSE: GE) has received commitments to supply wind turbines for wind farms to be developed in Brazil that will add more than 400 megawatts of power to the country’s clean energy capacity.
Wind Stocks News – GE (NYSE: GE) Technology Chosen by DESA and Renova in Brazilian Wind Auction
HESLIN ROTHENBERG FARLEY & MESITI P.C. ANNOUNCES SHINE-ON SOLAR EDITION OF CLEAN ENERGY PATENT GROWTH INDEX
January 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
ALBANY, NY—Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. is pleased to announce the Shine-On Solar edition of the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index (CEPGI) by the firm’s Cleantech Group.
Prospects Fading for U.S. Climate Legislation in 2010
January 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Last summer, clean energy advocates were confident that the U.S. Congress would pass a comprehensive energy and climate bill by the time the Copenhagen conference rolled around. Now, as energy issues slip further down the policy priority list in the wake of that failed meeting, advocates are left wondering if the U.S. will see any significant piece of clean energy legislation in 2010.
$2.3 Billion in New Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits
January 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
January 11, 2010 – President Obama announced awardees of the clean energy manufacturing tax credit in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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