Today's Date:
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Policy
July 24, 2008
The U.S. equipment maker raised $500 million through an IPO but saw its shares fall more than 11 percent during first-day trading.
July 23, 2008
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger enacts legislation that allows cities to finance solar installations on the roofs of privately owned homes and businesses.
July 23, 2008
Carmakers, utilities and policy makers converged in Silicon Valley this week to trade ideas about how to get a lot of consumers to buy plug-in hybrid electric cars.
July 22, 2008
San Francisco seeks projects to help pave the way for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, while eTec demonstrates fast charging.
July 21, 2008
The solar installer will offer a new leasing program that will help it compete for business from residents who could benefit from San Francisco's solar incentive program.
July 21, 2008
A consortium of Japanese vehicle and battery makers wants an edge in the development of lithium-ion batteries for cars. Meanwhile, GM and utilities are set to announce plans for popularizing plug-in hybrids this week.
July 21, 2008
Solar startups continue to raise good money for technology development and market expansion. Water purification, thermal cooling and ethanol companies also receive cash.
July 18, 2008
According to a solar overview from JP Morgan, the U.S. market will reach 1.6 gigawatts in 2011, compared with a market of 1.35 gigawatts in Germany in 2012. The research firm also expects Greece, South Korea and Italy to grow quickly.
July 18, 2008
The California startup aims to be one of the first companies in the United States to use municipal waste for fuel production, like ethanol.
July 17, 2008
The former vice president and greentech investor calls for the United States to generate nothing but renewable and carbon-free energy within 10 years.
July 17, 2008
The city has installed four pilot projects so far, approved two others and has created a task force to encourage more development of what Mayor Gavin Newsom calls 'Big Gulp'-sized installations.
July 16, 2008
Panelists discuss whether crystalline silicon, upgraded metallurgical silicon or thin film will reach the lowest costs.
July 15, 2008
More than 200 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors are expected for the inaugural solar event this week. Expect talk of incentives, pricing, metallurgical silicon and thin film to fill hall conversations.
July 14, 2008
Abengoa Solar could halt two projects if the U.S. government doesn't extend multiyear investment tax credits.
July 11, 2008
The U.S. Minerals Management Service unveils its proposal to lease offshore space for renewable-energy projects.
July 11, 2008
A federal court struck down a rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for regulating power plant emissions in eastern states. Meanwhile, the EPA chief said his agency can't regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
July 9, 2008
A newly formed industry group has asked the government to keep the current subsidies, which have turned the country into a booming solar market.
July 9, 2008
Among other provisions, the bill includes $180 million in incentives for solar production, $40 million for wind and geothermal power and $150 million in incentives for consumers and small businesses.
July 8, 2008
The Texas energy tycoon, who is building what could be the world's largest wind farm, has launched a media blitz to tout his energy plan for reducing the United States' reliance on foreign oil.
July 3, 2008
The state plans to spend millions to boost renewable energy. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania passes the Climate Change Act to curb greenhouse-gas emissions.