GAO Reports on Slow Pace of Recovery Act Spending
Department of Energy says numerous factors have slowed spending on clean energy projects.
Environmental Assessment: Single-Use Bag Fees Work
Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) on Single Use and Reusable Bags expected to help communities develop bag ordinances.
Exelon CEO Calls for Carbon Pricing
John Rowe told the MIT Energy Conference that not all approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions are equal.
China To Announce 10-Year Renewable Energy Plan Soon
New program has yet to be officially announced, but China reportedly plans to accelerate funding and deployment.
Waste Management To Deploy First Plasma Gasification System
Joint venture with InEnTec will build demonstration facility to create syngas from organic waste.
First Solar, PG&E Sign 300MW Power Purchase Agreement
Total 550 MW capacity of the Desert Sunlight project is now contracted.
Home Depot Aims To Reduce Supply Chain Emisions by 20%
Within five years, the home improvement retailer wants to drastically cut emissions from domestic supply chain.
FPL's Hybrid Power Plant in Florida
75-MW concentrated solar installation is being added to a massive natural gas power plant near West Palm Beach.
Colorado Expected To Boost Renewable Energy Standard to 30%
Senate-approved bill likely to land on governor's desk soon.
Senate Bills Aim To Increase Energy Efficiency Nationwide
Building Star program would add to Homestar program; appliances would get accelerated improvements.