Green Mountain Coffee Beats 3Q Expectations
Net sales rose 43% and earnings were $6.3 million up from $3.7 million a year ago.
SDGE Chooses Itron's Smart Meters
San Diego utility plans to replace all of its 2.3 million electric and gas meters with Itron's OpenWay technology.
Seattle Bans Styrofoam and Plastic, Places Fee On Bags
Starting in January, foam takeout boxes will be banned in food service business and a 20-cent fee will be charged for disposable platic and paper bags.
NREL To Be Managed By New Alliance
Under a new contract, Midwest Research Institute and Battelle will co-manage the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colorado.
FPL's Green Energy Program Shut Down By State
Regulators voted unanimously to end the program after an audit showed that most of the money collected went towards administrative and marketing costs.
Incoming Green Mountain Power CEO Announces Energy Plan
Green Mountain Power in Vermont said it wants to create 'green energy zones' and develop a 'green smart grid.'
EPA In More Trouble Over Everglades
Court ruled that the EPA failed to protect the Everglades when Florida delayed cleanup.
Capstone to Modify Turbine for HelioFocus's Solar Thermal Systems
Modified microturbines will be driven by solar-heated air.
Intel Invests $12.5M in Voltaix
In addition to supplying gases used in semiconductor processing, Voltaix also supplies CVD precursors for production of advanced photovoltaic cells.
Texas Companies Exploring Hybrid Offshore Wind and Water Power
Hydro Green Energy will have access to offshore platforms to test currents for potential hydrokinetic power systems.