• Germany to cut subsidies for solar power – Financial Times

  Germany to cut subsidies for solar power Financial Times As a result, some €8bn in subsidies flowed to the owners of solar-power installations, pushing up the surcharge paid by consumers and businesses, which is meant to fund the renewable-energy subsidies. According to the OECD, Germans pay 0.25 per cent of … and more »

• City of Reno announces completion of nine solar installations – FoxReno.com

  City of Reno announces completion of nine solar installations FoxReno.com RENO –City of Reno is excited to announce the completion of nine solar installations which is anticipated to save the City's general fund $1.6 to $3 million over the next 20 years and means the City is now receiving 15% to 18% of its total power from … and more »

• Maui Delegation Lauds Senate Passage of Invest in Hawaii Act – Maui Now

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  Maui Delegation Lauds Senate Passage of Invest in Hawaii Act Maui Now The bipartisan bill seeks to utilize $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital improvement projects. Maui Senators say the bill will stimulate the economy and enable the state to generate or sustain thousands of jobs. and more »

• Speed puts community colleges front and center – kypost.com

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  Speed puts community colleges front and center kypost.com Fitzpatrick Manufacturing Co. is a high-tech job shop, crafting super-precise parts for machines used in everything from robotics to aerospace to oil exploration. Macomb Community College lies a few miles down the road in this Detroit suburb. and more »

• Why the ‘Keystone Vision’ is an Economic Mirage – ThinkProgress

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  Why the 'Keystone Vision' is an Economic Mirage ThinkProgress Here's why that vision means fewer jobs, no impact on gas prices, and more pollution by Daniel J. Weiss Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (R-NY) told reporters during a recent press conference on the economy on that “Solyndra and Keystone represent what's at … and more »

• Success could equate to 300-600 jobs – Sault Star

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  Success could equate to 300-600 jobs Sault Star Parker said data suggests combined energy efficiency, energy storage and smart grid deals make up about one-third of the total amount invested in alternative energy globally, followed by renewable technology investments in solar and wind. Hundreds of new Sault energy jobs possible, if …SooToday.com all 16 news articles »

• Christie Quietly Diverts $210 Million From Clean Energy Fund – NJ Spotlight

  Christie Quietly Diverts $210 Million From Clean Energy Fund NJ Spotlight Chris Christie is once again raiding the state's clean energy fund, this time diverting $210 million from the program that pays to help residents and businesses save money on their utility bills by reducing energy consumption. and more »

• Federal grant to fund work-force training – Reading Eagle

  Federal grant to fund work-force training Reading Eagle With funds from a $625000 federal grant to use over the next three years, Reading Area Community College is poised to address work-force training needs in three areas of high demand – advanced manufacturing production technology, solar technology and …

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• Most-Hated Stocks Burn Short Sellers as Sears, Netflix Lead S&P 500 Rally – Bloomberg

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  Most-Hated Stocks Burn Short Sellers as Sears, Netflix Lead S&P 500 Rally Bloomberg Investors are shifting toward companies most-tied to economic growth as data on manufacturing, housing and jobs bolstered optimism in the world's largest economy and European leaders stepped up efforts to contain the region's debt crisis. and more »

• Job of the Week: Electric Feel… And So Much More – Energy Work in Bayou City – Above the Law

  Job of the Week: Electric Feel… And So Much More – Energy Work in Bayou City Above the Law The practice group also works with clients on renewable energy sources that include solar and wind power, which has seen massive growth in Texas. Check out this week's Job of the Week, provided by Lateral Link. Description: Leading Am Law 100 firm … and more »

• What do Record Low Natural Gas Prices Mean for States? – Texas Insider

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  What do Record Low Natural Gas Prices Mean for States? Texas Insider The discovery of large shale deposits in the early 2000s put Wyoming at the center of a new energy boom in the West, bringing enough jobs to keep unemployment low through the recession and causing tax revenues to skyrocket. Thanks largely to natural … Obama Strangling the Energy Revolution in its CribAmerican Thinker all 148 news articles »

• Green village scheme gets grant aid – Green Building Press

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  Green village scheme gets grant aid Green Building Press Halton Carbon Positive was this week named as a winner of the Rural Carbon Challenge Fund, a scheme managed by Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which aims to support renewable energy projects in rural areas across England's North …

• Norges Bank Is Monitoring Krone, Ready to Act, Olsen Says – BusinessWeek

  Norges Bank Is Monitoring Krone, Ready to Act, Olsen Says BusinessWeek The Nordic nation has no net debt thanks to a $596 billion sovereign-wealth fund, helping support the world's lowest risk of default, as measured by credit default swaps. Still weaker demand from debt-ridden Europe and krone gains are prompting some … and more »

• Environmental Organizations Seek 25% Renewable Energy Generation From TVA By 2020 – The Chattanoogan

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  Environmental Organizations Seek 25% Renewable Energy Generation From TVA By 2020 The Chattanoogan “The new energy economy is the single best economic engine we have to create jobs and drive ourselves out of the current recession. Solar is a key component of that new energy economy, with over 6000 solar jobs already in TN and more on the way with … The State of Solar Power in EuropeCleanTechnica all 70 news articles »

• Saint-Gobain Announces Continued Support of Philadelphia’s Energy Coordinating … – MarketWatch (press release)

  Saint-Gobain Announces Continued Support of Philadelphia's Energy Coordinating … MarketWatch (press release) At 10 am this morning, company representatives will present a $10000 grant on behalf of the Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation at a Philadelphia City Council meeting recognizing ECA's Knight Green Jobs Training Center as a Center of Excellence. and more »

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• Money talks are a must – Geelong Advertiser

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  Money talks are a must Geelong Advertiser How government funds, subsidies, tax breaks and other supports are allocated to business enterprise need to be re-assessed. THE question of the viability of Geelong's manufacturing sector is raised again as Alcoa talks about its unprofitability and … and more »

• Energy Independence Offers U.S. Golden Chance to Develop Renewables: View – Bloomberg

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  Energy Independence Offers U.S. Golden Chance to Develop Renewables: View Bloomberg In particular, Congress should renew the tax benefit that provided cash grants to fund 30 percent of a solar, wind or other renewable project. The benefit expired at the end of last year, and lawmakers show no sign of heeding President Barack Obama's … and more »

• Ontario’s 6N Silicon Lights Up the Solar Power Industry | solar power industry … – Area Development Online

  Ontario's 6N Silicon Lights Up the Solar Power Industry | solar power industry … Area Development Online After successfully completing a pilot project in Mississauga, 6N moved into a $50 million production plant in Vaughan, partly funded by the province's Next Generation of Jobs Fund. Last May, Ontario's Innovation Demonstration Fund granted 6N $1.5 …

• Windmills cost jobs – Tuscola Today

  Windmills cost jobs Tuscola Today I am speaking of windmills, solar panels, and bio-fuel production. All of these forms of energy production are extremely inefficient and would not be considered had it not been for millions, even billions of dollars of grants and subsidies from federal …

• BORREGO SOLAR NETS PROJECT FINANCING – U-T San Diego

  BORREGO SOLAR NETS PROJECT FINANCING U-T San Diego The banks, which have partnered with Borrego Solar in the past, provided the financing as part of a power purchase agreement system used by Borrego Solar and other solar providers to fund installations. With power purchase agreements, Borrego Solar …

• New Global Bond Body Would Boost Climate Funds, Citi Says – BusinessWeek

  New Global Bond Body Would Boost Climate Funds, Citi Says BusinessWeek … solar equipment or a lack of wind to power turbines, Michael Eckhart, global head of environment finance and sustainability at the bank, said today at an Environmental Finance conference in London. “We have to put a global team on doing that job. and more »

• Band’s solar energy gives power back to the people – Victoria Times Colonist

  Band's solar energy gives power back to the people Victoria Times Colonist By Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist February 15, 2012 Chief Gordon Planes walks among banks of solar panels atop a building on the T'Sou-ke reserve in Sooke. Altogether, there are 400 solar panels in the ambitious three-year project that harnesses the sun … Island First Nation's solar energy gives power back to the peopleVancouver Sun all 3 news articles »

• San Diego Solar Energy Provider Closes $47mm Project Fund – CleanTechnica

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  San Diego Solar Energy Provider Closes $47mm Project Fund CleanTechnica Taken together Borrego's solar energy projects are expected to create some 400 local jobs while generating clean, long-term renewable energy for nearly 2000 homes. The new fund builds on previous success the two banks have had with Borrego and … El Cajon Company Closes $47M Fund for Solar ProjectsSan Diego Business Journal Borrego Solar Secures $47 Million From U.S. Bank and East West Bank For Solar …EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) Borrego Solar raises $47MNorth County Times (blog) all 56 news articles »

• President’s 2013 Budget Revives 1603 Solar Tax Credit, Eliminates $4B in … – Greentech Media

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  President's 2013 Budget Revives 1603 Solar Tax Credit, Eliminates $4B in … Greentech Media “As we recover from this recession, the transition to clean energy has the potential to grow our economy and create millions of jobs—but only if we accelerate that transition. Only if we seize the moment.” A budget illustrates an administration's real … Congress can keep Maine's solar momentum goingBangor Daily News Funding flow short-circuits companiesAdelaide Now FP Letters: 'Low cost energy is Achilles' heel of sustainability movement'National Post (registration) all 129 news articles »

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• Will Austerity Derail Europe’s Clean-Energy Movement? – TIME

  Will Austerity Derail Europe's Clean-Energy Movement? TIME In fact, increasingly automated solar manufacturing employs far fewer people than installation firms, which have seen an upswing in work since Chinese panels have flooded Europe. "In a perverse way, China isn't destroying jobs in the West," says … and more »

• COSATU’s response to SONA 2012 – Politicsweb

  COSATU's response to SONA 2012 Politicsweb Whilst it is welcome news that there were more than 2500 applications to the Jobs Fund, with projects worth R8.4 billion approved, and R1.5 billion already approved to support firms, the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality persist … and more »

• Zuma plots way ahead – Joburg

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  Zuma plots way ahead Joburg Reporting back on some of the undertakings made in his state of the nation last year, Zuma said the R9-billion Job Fund began operating in June. Over 2 500 applications were received in the first round and project allocations of over R1-billion had … The State of the Nation in numbersSouth Africa.info all 5 news articles »

• Women engineers promote low-carbon cooking across Mali – Reuters AlertNet

  Women engineers promote low-carbon cooking across Mali Reuters AlertNet Engineer Anna Dembele works with a solar cooker and thermal heating basket in the compound of her home, where she teaches other women to make and use the cookers. ALERTNET/Soumaila T. Diarra By Soumaila T. Diarra BAMAKO, Mali (AlertNet) – Engineer Anna … and more »

• Jobs, programs at stake as Palm Desert City Council mulls way to lessen impact … – The Desert Sun

  Jobs, programs at stake as Palm Desert City Council mulls way to lessen impact … The Desert Sun Palm Desert — Hours may be cut back on the El Paseo shopper shuttle and the Palm Desert Visitor Center in order to save money as the effects of losing millions in redevelopment funds begins to take hold. Palm Desert City Council members were told …

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• Building for a Bright Future – Rio Grande Sun

  Building for a Bright Future Rio Grande Sun “They also reduce our dependence on a volatile energy market and create local jobs.” After the dedication, Brunner said the program aims to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in rural areas. “Rural small businesses can have a …

• Local renewable industry poised to make ‘Vermont energy strong’ – vtdigger.org

  Local renewable industry poised to make 'Vermont energy strong' vtdigger.org The industry, which ranges from local fabricators assembling electrical boards and contractors that specialize in hot water, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass heating installations to regional and international manufacturers of innovative … and more »

• Ferguson grants extension for contentious power plant project – Brisbane Times

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  Ferguson grants extension for contentious power plant project Brisbane Times Mr Ferguson will also pledge $100 million of Commonwealth funds for CarbonNet — a carbon capture and storage project in the Latrobe. The Greens are strongly opposed to the controversial HRL power plant project at Morwell. In granting the project a … and more »

• Clean Air and Public Health Wins — Now Will Energy Company Stand Up for Its … – Huffington Post (blog)

  Clean Air and Public Health Wins — Now Will Energy Company Stand Up for Its … Huffington Post (blog) We are also calling on the company to invest in the enormous clean energy potential of these communities to create good, union jobs through energy efficiency, wind and solar. As the nation transitions away from coal, we must ensure that the workers and … and more »

• Eloy Enterprise > Top Stories – TriValley Central

  Eloy Enterprise > Top Stories TriValley Central Because of this conservative approach, we have saved in reserve over $8 million in the general fund and in reserve over $5 million in the Highway User Fund, which allows us to deal with any emergencies that may arise in the city. and more »

• Sacrificing the desert for solar energy – StandardNet

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  Sacrificing the desert for solar energy StandardNet Federal and state officials have used job creation to partly justify their subsidy of private solar companies. During the two to three years of a solar plant's construction, most new jobs will go to union tradesmen. But after a plant is built, … What Does a Renewable Energy Developer Owe the Community?Greentech Media (blog) all 6 news articles »

• Report: state Environmental Protection Fund helps economy, job creation – Politics on the Hudson (blog)

  Report: state Environmental Protection Fund helps economy, job creation Politics on the Hudson (blog) Industries supported by New York's Environmental Protection Fund generate roughly $40 billion a year for the state's economy and sustain hundreds of thousands of jobs, the Trust for Public Land, a national conservation organization, and the New York …

• Coked Up Stimulus Monkeys – Huffington Post (blog)

  Coked Up Stimulus Monkeys Huffington Post (blog) … fund "shovel ready" infrastructure initiatives to repair roads, bridges, and airports; and make new investments in wind farms, electric cars, solar panels, broad band for the Internet, and high speed railroads to make America more competitive. and more »

• 150 job axed at Pilks – St Helens Today

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  150 job axed at Pilks St Helens Today PILKINGTON has announced it is to axe 150 jobs after uncompromising far east competition forced it to “mothball” one of its UK float lines. The iconic glassmaker's parent NSG Group says manufacturing will cease on the UK6 float line and the solar … and more »

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• TEXT: DC Mayor Vincent Gray’s 2012 State Of The District Address – Huffington Post

  TEXT: DC Mayor Vincent Gray's 2012 State Of The District Address Huffington Post INDEED, WE ARE REPLENISHING THAT FUND – OFTEN CALLED OUR RAINY DAY FUND – WHICH NOW STANDS AT $1.1 BILLION. THE DISTRICT HAS ALSO SEEN A TURNAROUND ON JOBS. IN THE LAST YEAR WE ADDED 9500 JOBS. AND LOOKING OFF INTO THE FUTURE, WE PROJECT THAT BY 2015 … and more »

• ALBA Countries Agree to Increase Aid to Haiti – Defend Haiti

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  ALBA Countries Agree to Increase Aid to Haiti Defend Haiti According to a statement from the National Palace, Venezuela will increase further its assistance to Haiti, beyond the PetroCaribe Fund and other forms of bilateral and multilateral assistance offered by Venezuela. The signing of this document follows … and more »

• Kyle’s Xtreme Power got boost from state tech fund now drawing scrutiny – Hays Free Press

  Kyle's Xtreme Power got boost from state tech fund now drawing scrutiny Hays Free Press By Kim Hilsenbeck Taxpayer money in exchange for equity and the promise of more jobs in the state: That's the fundamental, if glib, premise of the Texas Emerging Technology Fund. A $2 million investment from the Emerging Technology Fund (ETF), …

• Solar groups sue Riverside County over ‘sun tax’ – The Desert Sun

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  Solar groups sue Riverside County over 'sun tax' The Desert Sun Two solar and energy industry trade groups are suing Riverside County in an effort to roll back the county's annual fee of $450 per acre on large-scale solar projects. The Large-Scale Solar Association and the Independent Energy Producers Association … Lawsuit Filed To Halt Riverside County Sun TaxMarketWatch (press release) 'Sun Tax' Prompts Lawsuit Against CountyPatch.com all 27 news articles »

• Energy And Environment Update — February 5, 2012 – JD Supra (press release)

  Energy And Environment Update — February 5, 2012 JD Supra (press release) Max Baucus introduced the Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act of 2012 which will reauthorize and replenish the Highway Trust Fund. A markup is scheduled for February 7. The bill is a companion to the Moving Ahead for Progress for … and more »

• Solar company owners trumpet local clean energy, pick candidate – Athens NEWS

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  Solar company owners trumpet local clean energy, pick candidate Athens NEWS By Stephanie Stark Photo Caption: Athens County Commissioner candidate Chris Chmiel, left, sits at a press conference with Third Sun Solar President Geoff Greenfield Friday afternoon at the Innovation Center on West State Street.

• Training money for Northern Ontario jobs announced – SooToday.com

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  Training money for Northern Ontario jobs announced SooToday.com Regional project partners are the college, Batchewana First Nation, Ketegaunseebee Garden River First Nation, Manitoulin Wind and Solar Institute of the M'Chigeeng First Nation, and Anishinabek Information Technology Centre. and more »

• Staying Steady – Today’s Energy Solutions

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  Staying Steady Today’s Energy Solutions As we enter a new year, a look at wind, gas, oil, solar, nuclear, and more help us prepare for the year ahead. According to IHS Global Insight, the shale gas sector is looking at a positive 2012 and beyond. Not only are the numbers positive for 2012, … and more »

• GOP Senate candidate receiving stimulus grants despite public disapproval of … – UW Badger Herald

  GOP Senate candidate receiving stimulus grants despite public disapproval of … UW Badger Herald By Sean Kirkby A Republican US Senate candidate has received a number of stimulus grants to fund his business, despite having previously publicly disagreed with a stimulus program. The Associated Press reported Friday that Mark Neumann, … and more »

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• Pilkington to shed 150 jobs at sites in St Helens – Manufacturer.com

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  Pilkington to shed 150 jobs at sites in St Helens Manufacturer.com NSG intends to halt production at its sites in Greengate and the firm's solar cutting operation in Cowley Hill, where a new £33m glass facility is currently being built. David Pinder, managing director of Pilkington's Building UK told the local press … GMB union fears Pilks axe will fall on 'young workers'St Helens Star all 165 news articles »

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• House Democrats pushing renewable energy bills – Arizona Capitol Times

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  House Democrats pushing renewable energy bills Arizona Capitol Times These districts may levy taxes or issue bonds for their improvements. “This is a way to allow people who might not be able to get access to the capital you need for solar installations to do that with very low risk. It's job creation. Palm Springs area pitches clean-energy opportunitiesThe Desert Sun all 143 news articles »

• Bitter-sweet victory for solar companies – This is Cornwall

  Bitter-sweet victory for solar companies This is Cornwall Halving the feed-in tariff (FIT) four months earlier than agreed in December spread panic through the solar panel industry, which claimed it would suffer job losses and severe hardship as a result. Last week the Court of Appeal ruled that the sudden …

• Keystone XL Opponents Need a Jobs Program – Huffington Post

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  Keystone XL Opponents Need a Jobs Program Huffington Post We need to honor the fact that jobs are central to workers' identities and aspirations. Environmentalists often respond to charges that their policies are "job killers" with research demonstrating that investment in solar, wind, and other forms of … Opinion: U.S. Senators for sale?Summit County Citizens Voice all 394 news articles »

• UPDATED: Pilkington to axe 150 St Helens jobs – St Helens Star

  UPDATED: Pilkington to axe 150 St Helens jobs St Helens Star By Andrew Kilmurray » ST HELENS shuddered from another economic body blow today after it was announced Pilkington is shedding 150 jobs in a move that will see one of its local float lines mothballed and production ceased at its solar glass cutting … and more »

• What Happened to Solar Firm’s Jobs Projection? – 13WHAM-TV

  What Happened to Solar Firm's Jobs Projection? 13WHAM-TV The company said it had the potential to create an astounding 2000 to 4000 jobs. “I am so excited because I see a new Kodak. I see a new Rochester,” said Rep. Louise Slaughter, who said she was seeking $8 million in federal funding to aid the startup.

• Future is bleak for popular stimulus grant program – Environment & Energy Publishing

  Future is bleak for popular stimulus grant program Environment & Energy Publishing There is disagreement over whether the grants have created jobs and helped spur the economy. Though the Conference of Mayors — which conceived of the program — has lobbied repeatedly for the funds, it still does not have data on the overall return on … and more »

• Six-figure government-produced jobs: Texas’ tech fund at $206K per job … – Watchdog

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  Six-figure government-produced jobs: Texas' tech fund at $206K per job … Watchdog The stimulus brain trust had its own, much larger, emerging technology fund, betting $535 million on a would-be solar panel manufacturer, Solyndra, and $118 million on a would-be car battery manufacturer, Ener1. Both have provided jobs in an area not … Perry's office to tech fund recipients: We want the money backDallas Morning News (subscription) (blog) all 42 news articles »

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• Can the US Learn From China’s Solar Manufacturing Subsidies? – DailyFinance

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  Can the US Learn From China's Solar Manufacturing Subsidies? DailyFinance But the Chinese government had underwritten the addition, providing financing that would eventually lead to tens of thousands of jobs. The same has been done in the solar industry, where China has taken a dominant market position, despite the fact that … Can the U.S. Learn From China's Solar Manufacturing Subsidies?Motley Fool U.S. May Slap Tariff on China's Solar FirmsLoanSafe US may slap tariff on China's solar firmsTarentum Valley News Dispatch all 81 news articles »

• Six-figure government-produced jobs: Texas’ tech fund at $206K per job … – Texas Watchdog

  Texas Watchdog

  Six-figure government-produced jobs: Texas' tech fund at $206K per job … Texas Watchdog The stimulus brain trust had its own, much larger, emerging technology fund, betting $535 million on a would-be solar panel manufacturer, Solyndra, and $118 million on a would-be car battery manufacturer, Ener1. Both have provided jobs in an area not … and more »

• Don’t Believe Fox’s Hype: Ener1 Enjoys Bipartisan Support And Is Not "Another … – Media Matters for America

  Don't Believe Fox's Hype: Ener1 Enjoys Bipartisan Support And Is Not "Another … Media Matters for America Fox News figures have been hyping the bankruptcy filing of high-tech battery manufacturer Ener1, blaming President Obama for its financial problems and claiming the case is "another Solyndra," referring to a solar panel company that went bankrupt last … and more »

• The Presidential Planner – Obama Meets His Cabinet – ABC News (blog)

  The Presidential Planner – Obama Meets His Cabinet ABC News (blog) Tell us how could you invest (not spend) the $30 million to improve the lives and job prospects of the people of Florida. Tell us how we could potentially invest (not spend) $2- $3 Billion dollars to improve the lives and job prospects of the people of … and more »

• House GOP to unveil drilling-for-infrastructure bill – Whitfield feels … – Politico

  House GOP to unveil drilling-for-infrastructure bill – Whitfield feels … Politico With help from Erica Martinson and Darren Samuelsohn GET READY FOR ACTION — House Republicans are rolling out their 2012 jobs bill today, hoping to send an election-year message to voters with expanded drilling, infrastructure funding and — most …

• Clean Energy Connections Presents No Money No Problems? Financing Cleantech in … – MarketWatch (press release)

  Clean Energy Connections Presents No Money No Problems? Financing Cleantech in … MarketWatch (press release) Solar One and the New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy (NYC ACRE) at Polytechnic Institute of New York University present the discussion series and online forum, Clean Energy Connections. The beginning of 2012 ushers in a new era … and more »

• West Seneca officials ask board to fund numerous capital projects – Buffalo News

  West Seneca officials ask board to fund numerous capital projects Buffalo News We have a responsibility — it's an expensive responsibility — but we have to do our job. “Ignoring this is not going to make it go away.” The town's highway barn, she said, is the perfect example. Highway Superintendent Matthew English told the board …

• Groups protest ADB funding for e-tricycles – GMA News

  Groups protest ADB funding for e-tricycles GMA News Civil society and green groups groups are blocking the way for electric tricycles, saying the $101-million loan funds for the technology were diverted from the more urgent solar generation project. This was the latest blow to efforts to make the … and more »

• GOP Responses to State of the Union Lack Vision for Energy Future – Huffington Post (blog)

  GOP Responses to State of the Union Lack Vision for Energy Future Huffington Post (blog) Frances Beinecke, President of the NRDC Action Fund, states, "More than 100000 people currently work in the solar industry, according to the National Solar Jobs Census. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the wind industry employs 85000 Americans. and more »

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• Venture fund in search of a billion Pitrodas – mydigitalfc.com

  Venture fund in search of a billion Pitrodas mydigitalfc.com The National Inclusive Innovation Fund, led by Sam Pitroda, 69, will try to establish this missing link. A washing machine that churns lassi will probably not make the cut with Pitroda. But what may is Balubhai Vasoya's stove that can use both … and more »

• Wells Fargo creates $100 million fund to support Enfinity solar projects – Clean Energy Authority

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  Wells Fargo creates $100 million fund to support Enfinity solar projects Clean Energy Authority With the loss of 1603 Treasury Cash Grant program, developers of smaller solar projects must in 2012 start seeking mechanisms to ease access to low-interest rate funding. That's what's happening through a $100 million fund that Wells Fargo & Co. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Set For $100m FundStocksandShares.TV Wells Fargo, Enfinity announce USD 100 million fund for PV projectssolarserver.com Wells Fargo and Enfinity Announce $100 Million Solar FundEON: Enhanced Online News (press release) all 9 news articles »

• First Solar Seeks ‘New Beginning’ for 2012 – The Mountain Enterprise

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  First Solar Seeks 'New Beginning' for 2012 The Mountain Enterprise That included active members of the Antelope Acres, Oso (Neenach) and Fairmont town council regions, along with executives of First Solar, Inc.— one of the first two renewable energy companies to receive authorization to begin building a solar farm.

• UK leads launch of £3bn green energy fund – Financial Times

  UK leads launch of £3bn green energy fund Financial Times With the UK offering £110m of capital, the private equity fund aims to attract private finance to invest in commercial solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants, generating more than 7000 MW of clean energy – the equivalent of two-thirds of the … and more »

• National Solar Power to build 100 MW PV project in Liberty County, Florida – solarserver.com

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  National Solar Power to build 100 MW PV project in Liberty County, Florida solarserver.com As part of the effort to fund these PV projects, NSP recently announced the creation of Green Infrastructure Partners LLC. "Florida is ripe with opportunities to establish successful solar-energy projects. We are thoroughly impressed with the … National Solar Power Announces Solar Farm Agreement with Liberty County, FloridaBusiness Wire (press release) all 54 news articles »

• Boulder City mayor promotes solar development at address – Las Vegas Review-Journal

  Boulder City mayor promotes solar development at address Las Vegas Review-Journal Tobler said another benefit of solar power development is the potential creation of 2000 to 3000 jobs. "These are construction jobs," he said before his address. "But that's still huge. This is a big deal, and nobody's talking about it. and more »

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