House Passes Stimulus Package
Environmental groups applaud approval of the bill which includes funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
CA Green Jobs Outpaced Overall Job Growth 10 to 1 – Index
New index analyzes the role of green innovation in the State of California.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: February 4, 2009
DOE, USDA Offer $25 Million for Biomass Research Three More Airlines Complete Biofuel Test Flights DOE, GM Unveil 17 EcoCAR Challenge Designs; They All Plug In GM Tells Cities How to Prepare for Plug-Ins Clean Diesels Still Fall Short of Top-12 List of Green Vehicles Educational Site Launched for Progressive Automotive X Prize U.S. Petroleum Demand Dropped 6% in 2008 DOE and USDA Offer $25 Million for Biomass Research DOE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that they will invest up to $25 million over the next four years, subject to annual appropriations, for the research and development of processes that produce biofuels, bioenergy, and high-value biobased products. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) covers three technical areas: biomass feedstocks development; cellulosic biofuels and biobased products; and biofuels development analysis, including strategic guidance, analyses of the energy and environmental impact of biofuels production, and an assessment of the potential for biomass feedstock production on federal lands. The FOA is part of the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI), a joint effort between DOE and the USDA to accelerate research and development in bioenergy research and biobased products. It is open to higher education institutions, national laboratories, federal […]
GM Halts Construction on Engine Plant for the Volt
Struggling automaker
How Much Green Stimulus is Enough?
A Christian Science Monitor report analyzes the level of proposed spending on green energy.
Ausra Downsizes Ambitions for Solar Thermal
Company says utility-scale solar thermal installations are not viable in the current finance markets.
KMA, Hyundai Heavy Ink $600M Silicon Deal
Joint venture to supply South Korean heavyweight with raw material for solar cells.
Trina Solar, GA Solar Sign Sales Contract
Trina Solar will supply Spanish developer with 20 to 36 MW of solar modules in 2009.
ICF Wins EPA Contract for Climate Change Consulting
Consulting firm will support the EPA's efforts to help state and local governments implement climate change initiatives.
The White House Green Agenda
The Obama Administration has received policy recommendations from just about every trade association that represents green interests. Since they usually focus on energy efficiency, renewables and green buildings, here’s what Green America (formerly Coop America) suggests, which also includes support for green business in general. Read about what some of our thought leaders suggest for Obama’s first 100 days at Environment 360. Check out the Presidential Climate Action Project and the Apollo Economic Recovery Act. If you haven’t seen the details of The White House Green Energy Agenda, here it is. It’s posted on the White House Website. We’re also including details of Obama’s Green Stimulus Plan. Green America met with the Obama Transition Team, along with several of its members, including Priya Haji, World of Good CEO, Jeffery Hollander, Seventh Generation CEO, Seth Goldman, Honest Tea, Amy Domini, Domini Social Investments, Tim Freundlich, Calvert Foundation, and Don Shaffer, RSF Social Finance. They were impressed with the Transition Team members’ deep listening and smart questions about the priorities we see for a sustainable economy. All of the following priorities resonated with the members of the Transition Team, who asked for follow-up details. 1. Green energy and green jobs: Besides Obama’s […]