Cost of Waxman-Markey Bill Would Be Modest – CBO
Congressional Budget Office released a report projecting low increases in household costs under cap-and-trade bill.
Ameresco to Construct Largest Publicly Operated Biomass Facility
DOE awarded $795 million contract to construct a biomass cogeneration facility and two smaller biomass heating facilities.
CPS Energy Signs PPA for West Texas CSP Project
27-MW project outside San Antonio will employ SunCatcher system developed by Stirling Energy Systems.
LDK Solar Prepares to Commission Polysilicon Plant
Ramp up of first 5,000 MT line expected by the end of the year.
Construction Begins on Large Chinese PV Installation
Astronergy begins work on first 10 MW of planned 100-MW photovoltaic power plant in Gobi Desert.
House Transportation Bill Could Redefine U.S. Policy
Funding public transit and high-speed rail is a huge step in change U.S. transportation system, but legislation needs pollution targets as well.
Demand Response Could Reduce 20% of U.S. Peak Demand – FERC
U.S. peak energy demand could be reduced between 38 GW and 188 GW, according to new FERC report.
Senate Cofirms Zoi to Head EERE
Cathy Zoi moves from Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection to Obama's Department of Energy.
Russia Announces Weak Emissions Target
Emissions reduction target, in actuality, will lead to a 30% increase from current emissions.
Farm Interests Question Climate Change Legislation
In order to pass a House vote, climate change legislation must gain the support of moderate Democrats representing farm interests.