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GT Solar Prices IPO
New Hampshire-based company told the SEC it plans to sell 30.3 million shares at a price of $15.50 to
MEMC, Tainergy Sign $3B Wafer Supply Agreement
MEMC Electronic Materials will supply solar wafers to Taiwan-based company over ten years and have option to buy 10% stake in company.
Elster To Provide Smart Metering for Dominion Virginia
Luxenburg-based Elseter to provide smart grid system for Dominion's conservation plan in
Toyota to Build Prius in Mississippi
Drop-off in demand for full size trucks and SUVs led to readjustment of North American production
Nissan-Renault Electric Vehicles Headed to Portugal
European nation signed agreement with electric vehicle makers to collaborate on nationwide charging
Route Approved for California High-Speed Train
November ballot measure will allow voters to approve $9 billion state-wide high-speed train system.
EPA Publishes Business Guide for Climate-Change Programs
Guide profiles 35 climate-change related partnership programs to help businesses understand benefits and choose appropriate
House Bill Supports Research on Acidification of Oceans
As carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increase the oceans are becoming more acidic. House bill creates research group to study widespread effect on food …