Bush Lifts Ban on Offshore Drilling
Bush lifts presidential ban on offshore drilling. Congressional ban still in place.
Chrysler Announces Time Frame For Electric Vehicles
Car maker says it will introduce all-electric vehicles in three to five years.
GM, Governors Working On Ethanol Infrastructure
Partnership between General Motors and the National Governors Association will focus on increasing the number of ethanol pumps nationwide.
Exelon To Make Massive Cuts in GHG Emissions
One of the largest U.S. utilities has announced a new plan for deep cuts in emissions by 2020.
Green Jobs Replacing Lost Fossil Fuel Positions – Report
Jobs in the renewable energy sectors are increasing as workers are being replaced by high-priced equipment in the oil, coal and natural gas industries, according to a new WWI report.
Fisker Karma To Be Manufactured by Valmet Automotive
Finland-based company, known for producing Porsche Boxster, will manufacture Fisker's plug-in hybrid sports sedan.
Evergreen Solar, IBC Solar Sign $1.2B Contract
$1.2 billion dollar contract with German-based solar developer is the largest contract yet for Massachusetts-based Evergreen Solar.
Blackstone To Invest in 1B Euro German Windfarm
Blackstone Group has partnered with German wind developer to build massive off-shore wind farm.
Verenium Awarded DOE Grant for Cellulosic Ethanol Development
Company will use funds to support ongoing tests at it demonstration-scale facility in Louisiana.
ERI Technology Chosen for Israeli Desalination Plant
Energy Recover, Inc.'s technology will help make desalination more cost effective at massive new facility.