Earth Hour Even Darker This Year
Organizers of the worldwide climate change awareness event said enthusiasm was even greater this year.
Toshiba, Sharp May Cooperate in Solar Sector
Toshiba wants to buy solar panels for installation division. Sharp looks to expand market share.
Lauren to Build FPL's CSP Plant
Lauren Engineers & Constructors also built the 64-MW Nevada Solar One concentrating solar power plant.
Suntech Modules Verified Near 19% Efficiency
Third party verification of Suntech's "Pluto" modules shows high efficiency for mono- and multi-crystalline cells.
Weekly Investor Round Up
Solyndra receives first DOE loan guarantee, Siemens buys stake in solar thermal company; and more.
Senate Bill Would Ban Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
Bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate would ban one of the most environmentally destructive practices in the U.S.
U.S. Renewable Energy Increases, Fossil Fuel Power Decreases – EIA
Latest report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration show doule-digit growth for non-hydro renewables in 2008.
DOE Announces Efficiency Grants for Cities, States
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program provides $3.2 billion for municipalities, states and tribal governments to develop efficiency programs and retrofits.
The Risk of Subprime Carbon – Report
New report warns agains the creation of an unregulated carbon market.
Lawmakers Want Preemptive Rules for Carbon Maket
Fearing the kind of manipulation that has led to the current economic crisis, lawmakers say they want to draft tough regulation for a new carbon market.