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Ernest Moniz Gives His First Speech as Energy Secretary

Ernest Moniz Gives His First Speech as Energy Secretary

Stephen Lacey: May 21, 2013

He wants to move efficiency “way, way up” on the Energy Department’s list of priorities.

Efficiency Bill Could Be a ‘Poison Pill’ for LEED Green Building Standards

Efficiency Bill Could Be a ‘Poison Pill’ for LEED Green Building Standards

Stephen Lacey: May 20, 2013

Could LEED get shut out of the Shaheen-Portman bill?

Senate Approves Ernest Moniz as Energy Secretary

Senate Approves Ernest Moniz as Energy Secretary

Stephen Lacey: May 16, 2013

A unanimous confirmation

What Does This Urgent Email From Fisker to the DOE Mean?

What Does This Urgent Email From Fisker to the DOE Mean?

Stephen Lacey: April 29, 2013

In 2009, Fisker’s COO said the company was “nowhere” without a loan guarantee.

Carbon Tax Dems Invite You to Help Write a Bill

Carbon Tax Dems Invite You to Help Write a Bill

Earthtechling, Pete Danko: March 15, 2013

Four Democrats release a draft bill to put a price on carbon, and they’re seeking input on key questions, including what to do with the money raised.

A Long List of ARPA-E’s Money-Winning Projects

A Long List of ARPA-E’s Money-Winning Projects

Jeff St. John: February 26, 2013

ARPA-E cites $450 million in private capital raised by companies it has backed, as it faces its own funding uncertainty.

Chu: ‘Damaging’ Sequester Would ‘Decelerate the Clean Energy Economy’

Chu: ‘Damaging’ Sequester Would ‘Decelerate the Clean Energy Economy’

Stephen Lacey: February 19, 2013

DOE Secretary Steven Chu warns that sequestration would put thousands of people out of work, kill important research projects, and make the grid less secure.

State of the Union 2013: The President’s Remarks on Energy

State of the Union 2013: The President’s Remarks on Energy

Herman K. Trabish: February 12, 2013

“We are finally poised to control our own energy future.”

Podcast: The Shifting Politics of Renewable Energy

Podcast: The Shifting Politics of Renewable Energy

Stephen Lacey: February 12, 2013

Will the renewable energy industry go on the offense in 2013?

How the US Could Double Energy Efficiency by 2030

How the US Could Double Energy Efficiency by 2030

Stephen Lacey: February 8, 2013

What would an effective national energy efficiency plan look like?

GOP Lawmaker Laments That ‘Congress Is Not a Reliable Partner’ to Cleantech

GOP Lawmaker Laments That ‘Congress Is Not a Reliable Partner’ to Cleantech

Stephen Lacey: February 6, 2013

A statement that almost everyone would agree with.

Reports: Treasury Dept. Clears Sale of A123 to Wanxiang

Reports: Treasury Dept. Clears Sale of A123 to Wanxiang

Jeff St. John: January 30, 2013

Looks like the last hurdle between Wanxiang and its ownership of all the (non-military) assets of A123 has been cleared.

REITs, MLPs, and Mortgages: Solar After the ITC

REITs, MLPs, and Mortgages: Solar After the ITC

Herman K. Trabish: January 18, 2013

Solar financial players are talking MLPs and REITs but the answer may be closer to home—a mortgage.

PTC in Place, The US Wind Industry Looks Ahead

PTC in Place, The US Wind Industry Looks Ahead

Herman K. Trabish: January 15, 2013

Cheap natural gas to the right and cheap PV solar to the left

Congress Takes Aim at A123’s Sale to China’s Wanxiang

Congress Takes Aim at A123’s Sale to China’s Wanxiang

Jeff St. John: January 8, 2013

A new bill called SMART-SALE seeks to stop future bankruptcy sales of federally funded companies to foreign owners—but won’t stop A123 from going to China.