Private Equity Firm to Green its Portfolio
First-of-its-kind partnership between private equity firm and non-profit environmental group will develop analytical tools for improving environmental performance.
Colorado Ballot Proposal Would Tax Electricity to Create Clean Energy Fund
Activist group in Colorado is proposing a ballot measure to create the Clean Energy Progress Fund through a small tax on electricity and gas.
Target Offers First Eco-Friendly Apparel Line
Organic apparel line designed by Rogan Gregory will be available for six weeks at Target stores this summer.
EPA Proposes Tougher Regulations for Airborne Lead
Standard for airborne lead has not changed in the 30 years since it was introduced.
Spire Reports Record Revenues for 2007
Company that builds solar manufacturing lines and equipment greatly reduced its net loss for 2007.
Yingli Sings Supply Contract with Japanese PV Installer
Yingli will provide photovoltaic modules to Eiko Trading Corporation, as it attempts to enter the European market for solar installation.
5,000 Acres in Mexico Acquired for Jatropha Planting
Global Clean Energy Holdings plans to grow 4 million Jatropha trees to harvest seed oil and biomass for renewable energy use.
SkyFuel Receives $17M to Continue Solar Thermal Development
Company will use funding to commercially deploy parabolic trough solar collector, using lightweight, unbreakable reflective film.
U.S. Geothermal Acquires Operating Geothermal Well and Land Lease
3.6 MW geothermal well and more than 28,000 acres of geothermal energy leases acquired for $16.62 million.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: May 7, 2008
DOE Helps Greensburg, Kansas, Rebuild as a Wind-Powered City DOE Offers $60 Million for Concentrating Solar Power Research DOE Offers $7.5 Million for Advanced Water Power Technologies Ohio Requires 25% Renewable or Advanced Energy by 2025 Long Island Utility Calls for 50 Megawatts of Solar Power New Jersey Utility Offers $105 Million in Solar Loans DOE Helps Greensburg, Kansas, Rebuild as a Wind-Powered City DOE’s work with the city of Greensburg, Kansas, over the past year is bearing fruit, as the city is now rebuilding with a new emphasis on energy efficient buildings and renewable energy, particularly wind energy. Greensburg was devastated by a tornado on May 4, 2007, after which the city announced its plans to rebuild as a model of sustainability. When Greensburg contacted DOE for assistance, the agency sent a team of experts from its National Renewable Energy Laboratory to conduct studies; develop renewable energy and energy efficient business strategies; and assemble financing and ownership options to produce or procure renewable energy technologies. DOE opened an office in Greensburg and helped the city develop and pass a resolution that all large city buildings achieve LEED Platinum certification, the highest green building rating available under the U.S. Green […]
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