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Thursday, July 03, 2008
Policy
December 31, 2007
Greentech investments were up in 2007, as green policies flourished and biofuels suffered in spite of increased funding. And the world's silicon shortage continued to define the solar industry.
December 22, 2007
From Bali to California, the world considered policies that will help determine the future of green technology. Also, utilities signed wave, wind and geothermal contracts, thin films got good and bad news and an independent panel exonerated LDK -- but analysts and investors were unimpressed.
December 20, 2007
California Gov. Schwarzenegger says the fight isn't over after the EPA turns down a waiver that would allow the Golden State to set its own vehicle-emission standards. He plans to sue the agency -- again -- in the next three weeks.
December 19, 2007
To vehicle manufacturers' dismay, the European Commission proposes cutting the amount of carbon-dioxide emissions from a car's tailpipe by 19 percent.
December 19, 2007
Biotech industry and even Chrysler commend the law, which raises the national fuel-economy standard and requires fuel producers to use more biofuel.
December 17, 2007
After tensions flared, and Al Gore blamed the U.S. for "obstructing" progress at the U.N. climate-change conference, the world has created a negotiation road map for fighting climate change.
December 17, 2007
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania were among the U.S. states adding incentives for renewable energy last week as the federal government passed on such offerings.
December 14, 2007
As the UN oversees talks on fighting climate change, individual countries are stepping up their own efforts in the battle.
December 14, 2007
A district court judge ruled that California has the right to set its own vehicle-emission standards, but the state is still waiting to hear from the EPA.
December 13, 2007
The Senate on Thursday passed an energy bill that requires greater fuel economy for cars and more renewable fuels. But $21.5 billion in renewable incentives and a national renewable-energy standard got cut out.
December 7, 2007
Renewable tax credit and portfolio standard are back in jeopardy as a vote to end debate about the bill fails. Even if those provisions survive the Senate, they face the possibility of a presidential veto.
December 7, 2007
Greentech advocates cheer the bill, which raises fuel-economy standards and includes a renewable tax credit and renewable portfolio standards. But it's uncertain the bill will make it into a law.
December 6, 2007
After an agreement with the economic ministry, the environmental ministry for the world's largest solar market proposes slightly steeper price reductions.
December 5, 2007
The U.S. House is set to consider a bill that includes tax credits for renewables, a renewable portfolio standard and a stricter fuel-economy standard for vehicles. But the White House warns such a bill would face a presidential veto.
November 30, 2007
U.N. representatives to gather in Indonesia to discuss climate change for two weeks beginning Monday. Meantime, an informal Congressional committee reportedly nears an agreement on the U.S. energy bill.
November 28, 2007
In an effort to lure new entrants to the field, the university is partnering with NSTAR and the DOE to up the bait.
November 14, 2007
At Greentech Media's Solar Market Outlook on Tuesday, the Prometheus Institute president says capacity will grow 70% in the next few years, while demand grows less than 40%, reducing prices and margins.
November 13, 2007
Market corrections lift the sector Tuesday, while some solar companies continue their downward spiral.
November 12, 2007
The commercial vehicles are part of an initiative to reduce emissions and raise fuel economy. The announcement comes as California sues the EPA to try to tighten emissions regulations for transportation.
November 12, 2007
The iconic green politico joins venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers as a partner.