Obama To Announce $2.4B for Battery Companies
Federal stimulus grants aim to establish a U.S. manufacturing base for advanced batteries that will power electric vehicles.
First Wind Secures $191M in Financing
Wind power developer has a Utah project under construction and plans to expand its Maine wind farm.
Evergreen Solar Finalizes China Manufacturing Agreement
Collaboration with Jiawei Solarchina aims for initial capacity of 100MW.
Borrego Solar Systems Launches Commercial PPA Program
$30 million backing will be used to finance customer systems.
China Wind Power Begins Trading
Ontario company indirectly holds the exclusive rights for wind energy development in Du Mon County, China.
U.S. Representatives Working on Feed-in Tariff
Representatives Jay Inslee of Washington and Bill Delahunt of Massachusetts plan to introduce a bill in the House.
Home Depot Gives Habitat for Humanity $30M for Green Homes
Funding expands Partners in Sustainable Building program, incentivizing green practices in Habitat projects.
Entertainment Sector Lags in Environmental Reporting – Study
Entertainment companies have great potential to influence public opinion, but corporate reporting is lacking.
Trade Groups Want Green Goods Separated from Doha Talks
National Foreign Trade Council sent a letter to President Obama urging him to pursue agreement on environmental goods and services outside of stalled Doha talks.
Doerr, Immelt Say U.S. Is Falling Behind in Cleantech
Cleantech heavyweights publish op-ed piece stating that U.S. government policies are the primary obstacle.