Conservation Deal Protects 300K Acres of Rocky Mountains
The Nature Conservancy, with help from the federal government, will purchase large parcels of land from Plum Creek Timber. Major Lands bill introduced in Senate.
Q-Cells Announces Expansion of EverQ, IPO and LDK Deal
Joint venture with REC and Evergreen Solar will expand production and begin preparing for an IPO.
AES Expands Wind Operations in China
U.S.-based energy company acquires stake in Chinese wind farm and plans expansion of another.
Solazyme's Algae-Based Biodiesel Passes ASTM Specs
Diesel fuel produced by marine algae is first to pass American Society for Testing and Materials specifications.
Yingli Green Energy Begins Production on Expansion Line
Chinese solar company begins limited solar production on new production line. Full 200MW capacity expected by year end.
Americans Losing Interest in Energy Conservation
A new poll shows that, since February, more Americans have decided its a good idea to increase fossil fuels exploration.
B.C. Carbon Tax Goes Into Effect
Residents of British Columbia began paying a $10 per ton tax on carbon emissions from gasoline and other fuels on Tuesday.
DOE Solicits $30.5B in Loan Guarantees
Three solicitations announced in areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as nuclear power.
Solar Industry Reacts to BLM Applicaton Freeze
The Bureau of Land Management is under fire from the solar industry for refusing to accept new applications for solar projects on public lands.
Hawaii Mandates Solar Water Heaters, Delaware Prepares for Cap-And-Trade
Significant bills signed this week.