Texas 'Solar Session' Fizzled
Much-watched legislative session ends without the passage of major solar initiatives.
Valence, Siemens Sign MOU
U.S. battery maker to make modular units compatible with Siemens' hybrid drive marine propulsion system.
U.S. Geothermal To Proceed with $85M DOE Loan
Following due diligence review, DOE loan would provide 80% of funding for eastern Oregon project.
AEP Issues RFP for 1,100 MW of Renewable Power
Utility American Electric Power wants to add 2000 MW of renewable power by the end of 2011.
US Market for Small Wind Turbines Grew 78% in 2008
Small wind turbine manufacturers expect 30-fold growth over next five years.
UL Environment Issues First Validation to Serious Materials
Subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories issues is first validation of environmental claims.
NOAA To Create Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites
Government and University researchers will work together to analyze satellite imagery for climate change forecasts.
DOE Proposes Efficiency Standards for Vending Machines
New DOE standards would save up to 42% in energy use in newer machines.
Marine Power Could Provide 2.7GW by 2015 – Report
Analysts say the next five years will make or break marine power; White House has suggested cutting R&D funding.
Boston Power To Build Battery Factory in Massachusetts
Lithium-ion battery company announced plans for its first U.S. manufacturing facility.