Solon Enters U.S. Residential Solar Market
Supply agreement with residential solar installer is the first for Solon's new Tucson plant.
Laidlaw Completes Biomass Acquisition
Acquisition of pulp mill clears the way for development of 66-megawatt biomass-to-energy project in New Hampshire.
Smart Meters Gaining U.S. Foothold
Smart meters now represent 4.7% of installed meters in the U.S., up from 1% in 2006.
NYC To Test LED Streetlights
New York City will begin testing designs for LED streetlights in 2009.
Water Heaters Added To Energy Star Program
The Energy Star program now addresses every major residential appliance found in most American homes.
Oregon Gov Wants Mileage Tax
Governor Ted Kulongoski wants his state to switch to a GPS-based system for taxing mileage driven instead of gasoline consumed.
Republicans Can Back Carbon Tax – Editorial
Representative Inglis of South Carolina and a former Reagan advisor say fiscal conservatives could support a carbon tax that is offset by cuts to payroll or income taxes.
Ener1 Asks Feds for $480M
Lithium-ion battery maker has applied for funding under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program (ATVMIP).
Toyota Developing Solar Car
Reports surfaced again this week about Toyota and solar-powered vehicles.
Air New Zealand Tests Jatropha Biofuel
A biofuel blend of 50:50 jatropha and Jet A1 fuel was used to power test flight.