SMUD Purchases Biomass Energy from Iberdrola
Massive new biomass cogeneration plant under construction in Tacoma, Washington brings together numerous industry players.
Xethanol Abandons Cellulosic Ethanol for Methane
Atlanta, Georgia-based company changes name and business focus.
Majority of Global Companies Embrace Sustainability Reporting – Survey
More than 80% of Global Fortune 250 companies disclose economic, environmental and social performance.
EDF To Sue EPA Over Methane Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency has failed to update methane emissions standards as required by law.
Potent Greenhouse Gas More Prevalent Than Assumed
Compound used in manufacture of flat panel televisions, computer displays, microcircuits, solar panels is 17,000 times more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
Renewable Energy Can Replace Fossil Fuels by 2090
European Renewable Energy Council and Greenpeace publish detailed study outlining how aggressive investment in renewable power can push out fossil fuels.
BMW to Lease All-Electric Minis in U.S.
Starting in 2009, BMW will lease 500 all-electric minis in California, New Jersey and New York.
HelioVolt Opens First Thin-FIlm Solar Factory
Austin-Texas based producer of CIGS thin-fim solar cut the ribbon on its LEED-certified factory.
GDF SUEZ Acquires Econergy International
International energy company purcahses UK-listed American company focused on renewable energy projects in Latin America.
6N Begins Silicon Shipments
Toronto based producer of solar grade polysilicon believes it has an effective model for quickly expanding polysilicon production capacity.