SustainableBusiness.com Investor News http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.investor Sustainable News Headlines powered by SustainableBusiness.com en-us White House Releases Review of DOE Renewable Energy Loan Program http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23401 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23401 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EST The review comes after being pummeled on the failure of Solyndra. Cincinnati Moves Toward 100% Renewable Energy http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23400 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23400 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EST Using an aggregation method of purchasing electricity, renewable energy could come in at about the same price as coal. US Approves Two New Nuclear Plants, The First in 30 Years http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23399 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23399 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:02:00 EST The plants have been approved without implementing any rules based on the Japan nuclear meltdown. Senator Bingaman Pushes to Renew Renewable Energy Tax Credits http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23398 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23398 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:02:00 EST He's trying to get the PTC and energy efficiency incentives included in the payroll tax cut bill. Saudi Arabia Enters Solar Manufacturing - Polysilicon http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23397 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23397 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:02:00 EST A polysilicon plant will be built there as a first step in diversifying away from oil. World's Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Online in the UK http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23395 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23395 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:02:00 EST The $1.5 billion project will supply 320,000 homes! DOE Launches Energy Innovation Hub for Batteries, Energy Storage http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23394 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23394 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 EST The hub will develop radically new scientific approaches to improve batteries for cars and the grid. World's Biggest Solar Tower, With Energy Storage, Under Construction in Nevada http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23393 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23393 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 EST SolarReserve announced the completion of the 540-foot solar tower. Investors Challenge 18 Oil, Gas Companies on Climate, Fracking Risks http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23392 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23392 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:02:00 EST Shareholder resolutions have proven to be an important tool to coerce companies to change behavior. California's Green Jobs Were Most Resilient During Recession, Fastest Growing Sector http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23390 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23390 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:02:00 EST During the height of the recession, California's green economy saw less than half the job losses as the overall economy, and long term, is growing jobs much faster. India Ups Investments in Solar, Wind As Fossil Fuels Become More Risky http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23389 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23389 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:02:00 EST Costs for imported coal is rising, while they're coming down for wind and solar. South Korea Votes to Cap Greenhouse Emissions of Largest Companies http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23388 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23388 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:02:00 EST The country voted to launch a cap-and-trade program in 2015. Corporate Sustainability Nearing Tipping Point http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23387 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23387 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EST 31% of companies say sustainable business practices now contribute to their profits, and 70% say it's now permanently esconsed in their management strategy. India: Renewable Energy Investment Outpaces Rest of the World http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23386 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23386 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EST Thanks to strong policies and the improving cost-competitiveness of solar and wind, India will exceed its 5-Year Plan target. Hertz Launches New Leg of Its Sustainability Journey http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23385 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23385 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:02:00 EST Its leadership is evident in its commitment to renting high fuel efficiency cars, implementing solar and efficiency in operations.