California's New Regs Discourage Tar Sand Oil, Chiquita Joins Companies Who Won't Use It
California now favors less carbon intensive fuels, and Chiquita won't buy fuel from tar sands suppliers.
More Solar Manufacturers Raise Funding Rounds
Greenvolts and Morgan Solar raised later stage rounds from corporations for their concentrating PV technologies.
As Utilities Seek Mergers, States Require More Renewable Energy
Maryland got $1 billion investment in renewables before it signed off on Exelon's merger with Constellation Energy.
Solar Water Heating Spreading Fast Worldwide
China has nearly two-thirds of the world solar water installations, and several countries now require them on new buildings.
Updates on IPOs, Capital Raises, New Venture Funds
Australian cleantech stock exchange launches, among other IPOs and capital raises.
It Worked: Omnibus Spending Bill Passes Blocking Funds for Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
Most of the environmental riders were eliminated, except for funding to enforce the new light bulb efficiency bill.
Life Isn't So Good For Solar Manufacturers Compared to Installers
Solon is the first German firm to file for bankruptcy, First Solar is implementing new business strategy.
Facebook & Greenpeace Join to Ramp Up Renewable Energy
They will push renewable energy forward in Facebook's operations, among its vast community and throughout the IT and utility industries.
US Solar Installations Soar to Highest Levels Yet in Third Quarter
The U.S. has already exceeded 1 GW this year. With a total of 3650 MW, it's providing power to 730,000 homes.
Schools On a Roll Benefiting from Efficiency, Renewable Energy
Ohio leads the nation on green schools, and more disticts are adding solar.