First Utility-Scale Concentrating Photovoltaic Installation Moves Ahead
Some believe concentrating solar PV is the next stage in solar development.
Around the States: Seattle Benchmarks Building Efficiency; California Pushes for PACE Financing; Indiana Gets Clean Energy Standard
Seattle begins mandatory benchmarking for energy efficiency in buildings; Palm Desert, California, launches advocacy group for PACE financing.
Cleantech Company Earnings Hit $5B in 2010
Despite challenging economics, publicly traded cleantech company earnings increase income 126% year over year.
Nike Wins Top Sustainability Reporting Award
Nike report recognizes rising global population, decreasing natural resources, and an unstable climate.
Packaging Industry Recognizes Sustainability Challenge
40% of packaging professionals sited sustainability as the toughest challenge.
Panel Urges Congress to Act Immediately on Climate Change
Another climate change report, likely to be ignored.
Duke Energy Forms EcoPartnership with Chinese Counterpart
US and Chinese governments to support collaborative effort for sustainable economic development.
Japan Will Turn to Renewable Energy After Fukushima
Prime Minister Kan says renewables must be promoted in new energy policy.
Canada Votes Conservative; Oil and Gas Industry Win
In winning clear majority, Conservative party is free to pursue fossil-fuel friendly policies.
Chemical Policy Reform Would Create US Jobs
Sustainable chemistry and bioplastics could reverse job losses in the industry.