Community Colleges Training for Wind Industry
Thousands of new wind industry workers will be needed over the next few decades. Community colleges are beginnin to create training programs to fill the void.
GE, Grupo Corporativo Invest $350M in Spanish Solar Developer
Spanish solar developer Fotowatio has approximately 960MW of solar projects in Spain, Italy and U.S.
Canadian Solar Startup Receives $15M
Company is developing concentrator photovoltaic technology to improve solar power system efficiency.
Ineos Producing Ethanol from Municipal Waste
Chemical company says it has the technology to produce commercial quantities of bio ethanol fuel from landfill waste.
Cap-And-Trade News: WCI, RGGI Announcements
The Western Climate Initiative released draft designs for its carbon trading program and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is preparing for a September auction of CO2 allowances.
Collapse of WTO Talks Bad Sign for Climate Negotiations
World Trade talks broke down in Geneva on Tuesday, showing the negotiating strength of developing nations India, China andBrazil.
Anschutz Corp. Enters Renewable Energy With $3B Transmission Project
Corporation owned by high-profile Denver billionaire takes over development of transmission line from Wyoming to Southern California.
One More Senate Vote, One More Failure on Tax Incentives
Senate failed for the eigth time to extend tax credits for solar, wind power and other renewable energy projects.
BP Reverses Decision To Get Out of Renewables
BP CEO says renewable energy investments are becoming 'increasingly economic without subsidy.'
PGE Unveils EV Charging Station
A prototype version of Toyota's plug-in hybrid Prius was on hand for the demonstration.