EPA Launches Energy Star Label for Data Centers
Data centers must be in the top 25% of their peers to achieve designation.
Lawsuit Challenges BP's Clean-Up Plan
Earthjustice says US Minerals Management Service arbitrarily approved 'deceptive' response plan.
Clean Energy Policies Achieving Mixed Results in Brazil, China, India, South Africa
New report by the Carbon Disclosure Project examines effectiveness of policies to attract private investment in renewables in BASIC countries.
US Senate Update on Climate, Energy Bills
Vote expected Thursday on Murkowski's bill to repeal EPA endangerment finding.
First Solar To Double German Manufacturing Capacity.
US Solar firm to expand German production to 446 MW per year by 4Q11.
A123 Systems To Supply Batteries for eStar Electric Vehicle
Navistar-Modec EV Alliance will purchase batteries from A123.
Avancis To Build Large Thin-Film Manufacturing Plant
Saint-Gobain subsidiary will boost its annual capacity by 100 MW.
Iberdrola To Build 228MW Mexico Wind Farm
Iberdrola Ingenieria has already built two large wind farms in Mexico.
State Roundup: California Bag Ban, Maryland Carbon Tax
California Assembly voted to ban free plastic bags; a Maryland county passes a carbon tax; and more.
DOE Announces $29M for Weatherization Training
34 projects in 27 states will train workers, supervisors and inspectors for energy efficiency retrofits.