Colorado 200MW Wind Farm to Supply Cheap Electricity
The slowdown in the wind industry will allow Xcel to save 40% on electricity for customers.
Capitol Hill Watch: Clean Energy Standard Stalls; House Republicans Continue Assault on Cleantech Industry; ICLEI Head Running for House
Republicans want to scrap key DOE cleantech investment programs; can't agree on national Clean Energy Standard.
Benefits of EPA Regulation Far Outweigh Costs
Rather than killing jobs and the economy as Republicans say, the EPA plays a vital role for US citizens.
Microsoft Follows Google: Ends Home Energy Management Service
There just isn't enough public interest yet to justify continued development on smart meters.
Major Sports Teams Join President's Better Buildings Challenge
Department of Energy announced 14 major real estate holders that are aiming for 20% energy efficiency improvements.
EPA Promises Hydraulic Fracturing Regs, NY State Lifts Ban
EPA is working on clean air regs for natural gas fracking, while studying ground water risks; NY Governor is ending the fracking moratorium in the state.
California Cap-And-Trade Moves Forward, But Delays Enforcement Until 2013
Legal challenges have forced California regulators to hold off on enforcing carbon trading, but the program still launched in 2012.
First Solar Gets $4.5B Loan Guarantees, Largest for Any Single Company
The mammoth projects total 1,330MW and use 20 million First Solar modules.
Innovative Green Business Financing in Vermont; Sustainable Maryland Certified Launches; Interstate Bike Highway Resumes; NC Takes Cleantech Census; Texas Passes TV-Takeback Law
A new Vermont fund specifically finances green businesses; Maryland launches a sustainable community certification program; North Carolina completes cleantech industry census; and work resumes on an interstate bike highway.
FedEx Adds 4,000 Fuel-Efficient Vehicles to Fleet
FedEx Express is converting 10% of its fleet to advanced vehicles of various types.