Italy Postpones Solar Feed-In Cuts
The controversial cuts have been postponed through August to give solar investors some certainty for current projects.
SunPower Sells Majority Stake to French Oil Giant Total
It's another step toward consolidation of the solar industry.
Malaysia Joins Other Asian Countries in Adopting Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs
3000 MW of renewable energy planned by 2020, a third will be solar PV, another third, biomass.
Lincoln Moves Ahead on 10MW Solar Project in New Jersey
Utility-scale solar and wind developer is working on 700 MW in 10 states.
Oil Company BP Boosts Its Wind Portfolio
BP Wind owns 774 MW of wind farms in the US, and has stakes in 1362 MW.
AIA Selects Top Green Building Projects for 2011
The projects demonstrate sustainable design excellence, improving comfort and reducing environmental impacts.
Whole Foods Launches Cleaning Product Rating System
It follows on the heels of standards for personal care products.
Venezuela Imposes Windfall Oil Tax, Funds Will Support Social Programs, Education, Healthcare
The country expects to take in $9-$16 billion each year, depending on the price of oil.
LEED Green Building Certification Launched for Healthcare
The health care sector is responsible for 8% of US GHG emissions and uses twice the energy of a typical building.
US Wind Industry Adds 1100 MW in Q1
And there are 5600 MW under construction.