DOE's FutureGen Program is Back On
New funding announcement for a restructured program to develop carbon capture and sequestration technology in the U.S.
Significant Step in Development of First U.S. Offshore Wind Farm
Developer Bluewater Wind Delaware has signed a contract to sell 200MW of offshore-generated wind power to Delaware utility.
First Independent Carbon Credit Ratings Service Launches
The Carbon Ratings Agency will award scores ranging from AAA to D signaling the risk associated with specific carbon offset projects.
Home Depot Offers CFL Recycling At All Stores
Home Depot customers nationwide can now recycle CFL bulbs free of charge.
Dramatic Progress Needed For Renewable Energy Tech – Study
For the U.S. to reach 25% renewable energy supply by 2025, the development of technologies would need to speed up significantly, according to a new RAND study.
U.S. Sugar to Sell Everglades Tract to State for $1.75B
Deal for 300 square miles of wetlands is one of the largest conservation deals in U.S. history.
Evergreen Solar Announces $300M Sale of Notes
Massachusetts-based solar company plans to sell $300 million worth of senior convertible notes due 2013.
Suniva, REC Sign $300M Wafer Contract
Deal secures supply of silicon wafers for new production facility in Atlanta, Georgia.
SolarWorld Signs EUR750M Supply Contract
German solar company has long-term wafer orders of more than six billion euro through 2018.
Dutch Energy Company Enters Solar Business
Nuon is building a factory for the manufacture of solar cell laminate.