Clear Skies Solar Raises $1.6M
European investment group is led by an unnamed German solar company.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: October 21, 2009
Vice President Biden Unveils Energy Efficiency Home Retrofit Plan Team Germany Wins 2009 Solar Decathlon DOE: $24M in 3 Wind Research Facilities AWEA: Recovery Act Spurs U.S. Wind Growth in Q3 California Expands Rules for Feed-In Tariffs, Net Metering 2010 Fuel Economy Guide Released Report Examines Hidden Health, Environmental Costs of Energy Use Vice President Biden Unveils Energy Efficiency Home Retrofit Plan Vice President Biden released on October 19 the "Recovery Through Retrofit" report, which lays out a plan to help U.S. residents upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes. The program aims to increase green jobs and save energy through residential retrofits. At the same time, DOE issued a solicitation that offers $454 million in ARRA funds-including $390 million for a "Retrofit Ramp-Up" program-to support energy efficiency efforts across the country. At a Middle Class Task Force meeting earlier this year, Biden asked the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to develop a proposal for federal action to lay the groundwork for a self-sustaining industry for home energy efficiency retrofits. Their response is the October 19 report and includes these federal recommendations: provide U.S. homeowners with home energy retrofit information, including an energy performance label for existing homes; […]
EPA Designates First WaterSense Product
Urinals labelled with WaterSense logo will use 50% less water.
Wind Installations Up in 3Q09
Wind association's quarterly report showsin installations are up, but production and development is not.
ESA Protection Sought for 83 Coral Species
Coral ecosystems could be completely wiped out by 2050 as a result of ocean warming and acidification.
Biofuels Require Comprehensive Strategy – UNEP Report
First report by UNEP's International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management points to delicate balance between good and bad use of biofuels.
New Alaska Offshore Drilling Approved by DOI
Shell Offshore received the go-ahead for exploratory drilling in two leases in the Beaufort Sea.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: October 28, 2009
Addressing Climate Change Yields 4.5M Clean Energy Jobs Obama Announces $3.4B for Smart Grid DOE: $151M for ARPA-E Projects Plug-In Automaker to Reopen GM Plant DOE: $24M Loan to Emissions Controls Manufacturer Honda CR-Z Concept Hybrid Debuts in Tokyo EPA Names Top 20 Green-Powered Schools President Obama Announces $3.4B to Spur Smart Electric Grids President Obama announced the largest single electric grid modernization investment in U.S. history on October 27, with DOE tapping $3.4 billion in ARRA funds for 100 projects. The funds will be matched by $4.7 billion in private investments. According to the president, the smart grid projects will help build a "clean energy superhighway," with a goal of increasing energy efficiency and helping to spur the growth of renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power. The grants range from $400,000 to $200 million, and will reach every state except Alaska. The grants will pay for installing over 2.5 million smart meters, which allow utility customers to access dynamic pricing information and avoid periods of peak electricity use, when power is most expensive. The grants will also support installation of other smart grid components, including 1 million in-home energy displays, 170,000 smart thermostats, and 175,000 other […]
AEP Chooses Silver Spring Networks for Full Smart Grid Rollout
Following success of Indiana pilot project, AEP has expanded relationship.
Chipotle To Install Solar on 75 Restaurants
Forward-think restaurant chain has already begun installations in Texas.
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