FPL To Reduce 2009 Wind Power Investments
Nation's largest operator of wind power will cut planned wind installations by about 25% due to economic conditions.
First Solar Enters U.S. Residential Segment with SolarCity Deal
First solar will supply 100 MW of solar modules to residential installer, and invest $25 million in the company.
Spire to Provide 30 MW Solar Line in S. Korea
Hanwha Chemical Corporation will enter the solar market with a production line provide by Massachusetts-based Spire.
Ice-Based Technology For Distributed Power Raises $33M
Systems designed for commercial buildings shift the brunt of energy for cooling to off-peak hours.
Sunrise Global Solar, SAS Sign Wafer Supply Agreement
Taiwan-based solar cell manufacturer will buy ingots and wafers worth $150 million.
GE Submits Hydrocarbon Refrigerant for EPA Approval
Approval for the use of isobutane in U.S. household refrigerators would allow, for the first time, use of a hydrocarbon refrigerant as a substitute for hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HFC).
Survey Shows Rising Awareness and Confusion About Energy and Renewables
Survey finds that only 4% of respondents recognize coal-fired power plants as primary culprit of greenhouse gas emissions.
Pillow Maker Aims for Zero Waste by 2010
Hollander Home Fashions, the nation's largest pillow maker, has set a zero waste goal for 2010.
White House Undermining Another Environmental Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency has issude a drat regulation that would ease pollution limits on older, dirtier power plants.
Candidates' Positions on Land Use
Grist.com takes a closer look at the presidential candidates' positions on several key environmental issues that have received little attention.