Xcel To Disclose Climate Change Risks
Following a subpoena by New York attorney general Andrew Cuomo, Xcel has agreed to disclose detailed risks concerning impending climate change regulations and impacts.
Climate Treaty Negotiations Conclude in Ghana
Delegates reached no concrete agreements, but reports say progress was made.
U.S. Wind Turbine Market To Reach $60B – Report
Market for turbine components and systems is expected to grow from $11 billion in 2008 to $60 billion in 2013.
Maryland Releases Climate Action Plan
Plan calls for immediate action to increase energy efficiency, invest in sustainable development and reduce global warming pollution.
Spanish Firm Purchases Babcock & Brown Wind Assets for $1.2B
FCC has acquired a portfolio of 14 operational wind farms in spain with a capacity of 420 MW.
Solazyme Raises Additional $45M for Algae-Based Diesel
California renewable fuel company says it will begine commercial production of algae-based diesel within three years.
Demand for Biodegradable Plastics Growing
U.S. demand for biodegradable plastics is predicted to grow nearly 20% annually through 2012.
3 Green IPOs
Two companies involved in the solar industry and one wind power developer plan to list shares.
Dow Jones, CCX Launch Global Emissions Index Series
Two separate indexes to serve as benchmarks to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and the Kyoto Protocol Clean Development Mechanism.
EPA Sued… Again
EPA policy decisions under the Bush Administration continue to wind up in court.