• BOOK REVIEW: ‘Money Well Spent?’ : Reporter Travels the Nation to See if the … – HNN Huntingtonnews.net

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  BOOK REVIEW: 'Money Well Spent?' : Reporter Travels the Nation to See if the … HNN Huntingtonnews.net For example, education funds went to saving the jobs of teachers whose jobs were going to be cut by states. In another example, transportation contracts that states were ready to cancel were fulfilled with federal money — resulting in saving programs … Your Tax Dollars Not at WorkWall Street Journal all 12 news articles »

• 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 …

• KDC Solar Nugen WR LLC, White Rose Foods and KTR Capital Partners Cut the … – MarketWatch (press release)

  KDC Solar Nugen WR LLC, White Rose Foods and KTR Capital Partners Cut the … MarketWatch (press release) "The White Rose facility is a successful model that we intend to replicate as KDC Solar pursues its commitment to 'behind-the-meter' solar electric systems for business/government and institutions, which in turn creates or preserves long-term jobs for … and more »

• National Solar Power Announces Solar Farm Agreement with Liberty County, Florida – Bradenton Herald

  National Solar Power Announces Solar Farm Agreement with Liberty County, Florida Bradenton Herald National Solar Power estimates the project will create up to 100 jobs during the five-year construction phase and up to 25 permanent operations jobs. National Solar Power expects the farm will have a three-person maintenance crew, an engineer and … and more »

• Arizona fares OK on Obama’s ‘3 pillars’ – Tucson Citizen

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  Arizona fares OK on Obama's '3 pillars' Tucson Citizen In 2011, the Washington, DC-based Solar Foundation ranked Arizona third in the nation for its estimated solar workforce of 4800 in the organization's annual solar–job census. California ranked No. 1, and Colorado, No. 2. Manufacturing: Over the past 10 … and more »

• Solar power court victory – Energy Minister urged to resign – This is Gloucestershire

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  Solar power court victory – Energy Minister urged to resign This is Gloucestershire Greg Barker, the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, was told the confusion surrounding the Department of Energy and Climate Change's (DECC) attempts to slash the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) cashback scheme had left the South West's solar energy … Solar subsidies cuts: UK government loses court appealThe Guardian Government in Supreme Court bid over Feed-in Tariff cuts24dash (press release) all 668 news articles »

• Wells Fargo and Enfinity Announce $100 Million Solar Fund – EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

  Wells Fargo and Enfinity Announce $100 Million Solar Fund EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) “We're excited to partner with Enfinity and support their efforts to develop projects that will create new jobs in the US and also help businesses better control their electricity costs.” Atlanta-based Enfinity America Corporation is active throughout … and more »

• State of the Energy Union: Obama shows way forward, GOP are stuck in the past – Red, Green, and Blue

  State of the Energy Union: Obama shows way forward, GOP are stuck in the past Red, Green, and Blue 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 »

• John Fund: Obama’s State of Union Full of ‘Half-Baked,’ Failed Ideas – NewsMax.com

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  John Fund: Obama's State of Union Full of 'Half-Baked,' Failed Ideas NewsMax.com We are not creating enough jobs to reduce unemployment, to reduce under-employment or to get the country moving again.” Fund said the president's silence on Keystone “indicates a weak defense.” “Instead, the president decided to go talk about solar … Obama: 'Pass Clean Energy Tax Credits And Create These Jobs'North American Windpower Locals react to president's State of the Union speechJackson Sun State of the Union reactionMarietta Times Environment & Energy Publishing –Fox News (blog) –Washington Post all 13,591 news articles »

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• Reality Check: What happened to Obama’s 2011 State of the Union promises – NBC17.com

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  Reality Check: What happened to Obama's 2011 State of the Union promises NBC17.com That would help fund innovations in “clean energy sources” like wind, solar, nuclear, clean coal and natural gas. He set a goal of having 80 percent of the country's electricity come from clean energy sources by 2035. What happened: Senate Democrats … Lower Your 'State of the Union' ExpectationsFox Business Obama to tout natural gas benefits in State of UnionReuters all 5,254 news articles »

• Mayor Bloomberg’s prepared remarks at the executive budget hearing in Albany – WNYC

  Mayor Bloomberg's prepared remarks at the executive budget hearing in Albany WNYC And we hope that the Governor's plans to streamline and consolidate job training at the State level meet with similar success. “We've also made solar power a key element of our energy strategy for the city. So we support the Governor's proposed … and more »

• Michelle Obama’s State of the Union guest list released – CBS News

  Michelle Obama's State of the Union guest list released CBS News In January 2012, Mayor Castro announced that CPS Energy, a municipally-owned utility, has entered negotiations to bring at least 800 jobs and $100 million in capital investment to San Antonio. This is expected to be one of the nation's largest solar … and more »

• How A Start-Up Incubator Is Racing Against The Clock To Create Jobs – New Hampshire Public Radio

  How A Start-Up Incubator Is Racing Against The Clock To Create Jobs New Hampshire Public Radio Take the case of Holase, a GLP company that sells portable, solar/battery-powered traffic lights (which we covered in a previous post). Founder and CEO Evan Bontemps was struggling to fund the firm out-of-pocket. After getting $60000 in a previous …

• In Albany, Bloomberg Declares His Support for Cuomo’s Budget – PolitickerNY

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  In Albany, Bloomberg Declares His Support for Cuomo's Budget PolitickerNY And we hope that the Governor's plans to streamline and consolidate job training at the State level meet with similar success. “We've also made solar power a key element of our energy strategy for the city. So we support the Governor's proposed … Bloomberg, Cuomo communicate new year plansNYU Washington Square News all 34 news articles »

• Warren Buffett’s secretary to join first lady at State of the Union address – Fox News (blog)

  Warren Buffett's secretary to join first lady at State of the Union address Fox News (blog) In January 2012, Mayor Castro announced that CPS Energy, a municipally-owned utility, has entered negotiations to bring at least 800 jobs and $100 million in capital investment to San Antonio. This is expected to be one of the nation's largest solar … and more »

• Plan to harness solar energy in Welsh buildings – News Wales

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  Plan to harness solar energy in Welsh buildings News Wales Backed with £1.8m from the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, the scheme will develop products that not only reduce the energy requirements and costs of buildings, but also generate thermal and electrical energy in … and more »

• Green gov praised for his solar plan – Legislative Gazette

  Green gov praised for his solar plan Legislative Gazette "By maintaining conservation funding, retaining agency staff and expanding opportunities for solar energy, this budget will help protect our natural resources and create green jobs. We thank the governor and look forward to working with his team and … and more »

• REC Solar, KIUC Launch 12 MW Solar Project on Hawaiian Homelands in Anahola – Azom.com

  REC Solar, KIUC Launch 12 MW Solar Project on Hawaiian Homelands in Anahola Azom.com Earlier, REC Solar and KIUC worked together on a 1.21 MW system in Kapaa. The partnership received approval to distribute $68 million of loan funds, which were approved earlier, to build battery energy storage and integrated photovoltaic systems on … KIUC and HCDC launch Hawaii's largest solar projectpv magazine (press release) all 3 news articles »

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• EDF’s Utility Proposal Could Scale Up Distributed Solar, EE – Energy Collective

  EDF's Utility Proposal Could Scale Up Distributed Solar, EE Energy Collective This effort also stands to create a robust marketplace for energy efficiency lending, create new efficiency jobs throughout the country, lower financing costs for distributed solar projects and save consumers money even with the financing costs. …

• Concentrating Photovoltaics: It’s Make It or Break It Time – RenewableEnergyWorld.com

  Concentrating Photovoltaics: It's Make It or Break It Time RenewableEnergyWorld.com Soitec Solar has funds from Tenaska Solar Ventures for a 150-MW solar project for the public utility company San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), but did not receive a DOE loan guarantee, jeopardizing the project's solar factory that was expected to bring …

• IKEA grows and creates new jobs in tough economic climate – DigitalJournal.com (press release)

  IKEA grows and creates new jobs in tough economic climate DigitalJournal.com (press release) In FY11, IKEA continued to invest in renewable energy sources, such as wind parks and solar panels. Today, with 60 wind turbines and solar PV systems in 40 IKEA units, more than half of the global energy is supplied through renewable sources. … and more »

• Boeing job grab shows peril of tax incentives for growth – The News Journal

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  Boeing job grab shows peril of tax incentives for growth The News Journal s Jan. 4 decision to close its 2160-employee plant in Wichita, the county seat. Hundreds of those jobs will move to Texas and Oklahoma. He favors putting up as much as $100 million more as a "closing fund" to draw new employers. … Governments Rob Tax Payers of Billions to Fund Ill-Advised Incentive ProgramsWall St. Cheat Sheet all 20 news articles »

• Solar subsidy cuts: government offers compromise – The Guardian

  Solar subsidy cuts: government offers compromise The Guardian Solar payments should be cut in line with falling costs – but by trying to rush through payment before the consultation closed ministers created a shambolic mess that threatens 30000 jobs and the future of the industry." and more »

• Figtree Sells PACE Multi-Jurisdiction Bond Placing California on the Leading … – MarketWatch (press release)

  Figtree Sells PACE Multi-Jurisdiction Bond Placing California on the Leading … MarketWatch (press release) "Money from PACE bonds will pay for energy efficient products like solar panels, HVAC systems, insulated roofs and lighting systems; reducing costs and creating jobs for the local economy," Oldham said. With the successful issuance of the state's first … and more »

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• KIUC and HCDC Award Contract to REC Solar for a 12MW Solar Project – MarketWatch (press release)

  KIUC and HCDC Award Contract to REC Solar for a 12MW Solar Project MarketWatch (press release) The funds originally were approved for a 10 MW combustion turbine generator often referred to as Gen X or CT2. "The benefits are significant," said Phil Tacbian, KIUC board chairman. "By using the RUS-approved funds for solar development, … and more »

• Solar subsidy cuts: government offers compromise – The Guardian

  Solar subsidy cuts: government offers compromise The Guardian Solar payments should be cut in line with falling costs – but by trying to rush through payment before the consultation closed ministers created a shambolic mess that threatens 30000 jobs and the future of the industry." and more »

• Georgia Mom Arrested for Allowing 10-Year-Old to Get Tattoo – ABC News (blog)

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  Georgia Mom Arrested for Allowing 10-Year-Old to Get Tattoo ABC News (blog) I recently read that we as tax payers are going to have to bail out and pay for bad investments into these solar energy/solar panel companies that bellied up and our did not use the cash properly? or, the last massive bail out of the banks???did we … and more »

• Boeing Job Grab Shows Peril of Offering Tax Dollars for Growth – BusinessWeek

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  Boeing Job Grab Shows Peril of Offering Tax Dollars for Growth BusinessWeek s Jan. 4 decision to close its 2160-employee plant in Wichita, the county seat. Hundreds of those jobs will move to Texas and Oklahoma. He favors putting up as much as $100 million more as a “closing fund” to draw new employers. … Governments Rob Tax Payers of Billions to Fund Ill-Advised Incentive ProgramsWall St. Cheat Sheet all 17 news articles »

• Renewable energy fund raises $81m at first close – Environmental Finance

  Environmental Finance

  Renewable energy fund raises $81m at first close Environmental Finance The fund will make equity investments in developers of renewable energy projects and is targeting “infrastructure-like returns”, he said. It will focus on developers with portfolios of small hydropower, solar and wind energy projects in countries … Latin America and the Caribbean see US$30m of renewable fundingRenewable Energy Focus IDB Approves $30 Million for Regional Green Energy FundCaribbean Journal all 3 news articles »

• European Shares Seen Higher On Optimism Over Greece – NASDAQ

  European Shares Seen Higher On Optimism Over Greece NASDAQ London-based investment fund Impax Asset Management has acquired a 9MW portfolio of operating solar PV plants in Italy from Norwegian developer Scatec Solar AS. Mortgage lender Lloyds, which is 40-percent owned by the British government, … and more »

• U.S. Can’t Walk Away From Clean Energy Subsidies – U.S. News & World Report

  U.S. Can't Walk Away From Clean Energy Subsidies U.S. News & World Report The US was a significant net exporter of solar energy products with total net exports of $1.9 billion in 2010. Solar jobs have doubled in the US to 100000 since 2009, and last year alone US solar energy installations created a combined $6.0 billion in … and more »

• State to visit Solar Group – Toledo Blade

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  State to visit Solar Group Toledo Blade Mr. Cicak said he's looking into various financial options to fund the company's operations. “No, I'm not closing,” he said Tuesday. “I'm going to try and work my way out of it.” The company also received a rapid outreach grant for $500000 from the … and more »

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• Lunch With Bill Clinton – OilPrice.com

  Lunch With Bill Clinton OilPrice.com Some $1 billion of new spending would create only 870 jobs in a conventional coal fired power plant, but 2000 jobs for a solar plant, 3300 for a wind facility, and 6000 from improved building efficiencies. So creating a new job engine is a matter of …

• The Solar Boom in California – OilPrice.com

  The Solar Boom in California OilPrice.com By Mad Hedge Fund Trader | Tue, 17 January 2012 17:23 | 0 There is a gold rush of a different kind going on in California, the solar variety. There is a stampede by 49 alternative energy projects, including nine solar ones, to get final approval from … and more »

• Solar in Hawaii: the Supernova Syndrome – Renewable Energy Focus

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  Solar in Hawaii: the Supernova Syndrome Renewable Energy Focus But given the condition of the State's finances; the economy of scale now reached in the local PV industry and commensurate lower costs; and the outflow of general fund dollars to out-of- state investors; there is a reasonable likelihood that enough … Large investors eye global climate playsPueblo Chieftain all 88 news articles »

• Post-Quake Giving To Haiti: An Updated Look At Major Charities – NPR

  Post-Quake Giving To Haiti: An Updated Look At Major Charities NPR Clinton Bush Haiti Fund [2] Focus on longer-term reconstruction, job creation and economic opportunity through grants to relief organizations. Partners In Health Medical and surgical care at the general hospital and 12 public hospitals; partner with … and more »

• IDB Approves $30 Million for Regional Green Energy Fund – Caribbean Journal

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  IDB Approves $30 Million for Regional Green Energy Fund Caribbean Journal The fund, which will be managed by US-based Emerging Energy and Environment, will invest in renewable energy projects including wind, solar, small hydropower and geothermal. The eventual size of the fund, dubbed Emerging Energy Latin America Fund II, … Investment fund targets $150m Latin America cleantech potRecharge all 8 news articles »

• CBS News: Obama’s 11 More Solyndras – Big Government

  CBS News: Obama's 11 More Solyndras Big Government Beacon Power, Evergreen Solar, SpectraWatt, Eastern Energy, and Solyndra have all gone bankrupt. Others, such as Nevada Geothermal Power, a company that was personally touted by Sen. Harry Reid, is facing serious financial problems and warned of … and more »

• German investors plan $2 billion solar energy project in Oman – Oman Daily Observer

  EcoSeed (blog)

  German investors plan $2 billion solar energy project in Oman Oman Daily Observer “To ensure the project's achievability, MEBS has also launched a private investment fund named Solar Energy-Photovoltaik In Oman as an added incentive. With a total initial investment of $200 million, this fund will finance the first solar power … Terra Nex, MEBS plan $2b solar energy projectOman Tribune German investors eye solar energy projectsTimes of Oman Terra Nex plans to build 400 MW PV facilities in Omansolarserver.com EcoSeed (blog) all 43 news articles »

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• Development That Works: OPIC Earns Money for the Treasury While Funding … – Huffington Post (blog)

  Development That Works: OPIC Earns Money for the Treasury While Funding … Huffington Post (blog) During the upheavals of the Arab Spring, OPIC targeted up to $3 billion in financial support for investment and job creation to help spawn dozens of companies in the region, erect infrastructure, fund microfinance and aid small businesses. … and more »

• IDB approves $30 million investment in green fund for Latin America and the … – Caribbean PressReleases.com (press release)

  IDB approves $30 million investment in green fund for Latin America and the … Caribbean PressReleases.com (press release) The new fund will invest in renewable energy projects including wind, solar, small hydropower and geothermal, and in energy services companies using clean technologies, including waste-management, biomass, energy efficiency and smart-grid projects. … and more »

• Investors see climate opportunity to make money, create jobs – Sacramento Bee

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  Investors see climate opportunity to make money, create jobs Sacramento Bee Globally, solar attracted much more investment than any other source of renewable energy, Zindler said. But clean-energy stocks declined last year because of a large oversupply of photovoltaic modules and wind turbines. The excess supply meant that … While Washington Waits, Investors Act on Climate Change3BL Media (press release) all 61 news articles »

• Lawmakers plead with Chu over USEC – Labor unions split over Keystone … – Politico

  Lawmakers plead with Chu over USEC – Labor unions split over Keystone … Politico The request comes after months in which House Republicans have hammered Chu over DOE's $535 million loan guarantee to the failed solar company Solyndra and accused the administration of being too eager to hand out money to companies with dubious … and more »

• Vestas Jobs Threat Pressures Obama to Extend Tax Break – BusinessWeek

  Vestas Jobs Threat Pressures Obama to Extend Tax Break BusinessWeek US jobs will be scrapped “for sure” without the credit, and a decision is due “no later than the fourth quarter,” he said. Obama took office three years ago pledging to generate jobs in the wind and solar industries, and calling in January 2011 for a … and more »

• Solar remains hot topic – Valley Courier

  Solar remains hot topic Valley Courier DARIUS ALLEN, Alamosa county commissioner for 15 years, farmer and rancher: He said Alamosa County has approved six different solar projects that have generated jobs and contributed to a community development fund that helps offset the impacts of solar … and more »

• State clean energy funds create jobs and a healthier, safer economy – Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)

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  State clean energy funds create jobs and a healthier, safer economy Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Combined, these funds' investments total about $500 million a year, driving the job growth and the technological innovation we need as a nation. (Just remember, the solar industry alone is the nation's fastest growing, with jobs doubling from 50000 to … Funding Growth: State Clean Energy Funds Can Help Invent the FutureHuffington Post Several States Using Little-Known Fund to Jump-Start the Clean Economytruthout What Role Should the State's Play in Boosting the Clean Economy?Energy Collective all 15 news articles »

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• To Frack or Not to Frack: An Indecisive Cuomo – Global Warming (blog)

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  To Frack or Not to Frack: An Indecisive Cuomo Global Warming (blog) Investment in solar with the launch of the NY-Sun Initiative to expand solar energy production in the state while keeping costs under control to protect the ratepayer. NY-Sun will help increase competitive procurement of large, commercial-sized solar … and more »

• John Hickenlooper’s State of the State Speech – KMGH Denver

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  John Hickenlooper's State of the State Speech KMGH Denver $300 million and build a thin-film solar manufacturing facility in Aurora. This facility, one of the largest of its kind in the world, will create 350 jobs and produce enough panels each year to power 80000 homes. Jeff Wyatt, the general manager of … Prepared text of Colo. State of the State SpeechCanadianBusiness.com all 113 news articles »

• Environmental groups release ‘Green Playbook’ for 2012 – Auburn Citizen (blog)

  Environmental groups release 'Green Playbook' for 2012 Auburn Citizen (blog) The playbook focuses on 10 topics, including hydrofracking and restoring the Environmental Protection Fund. Hydrofracking, investing in solar energy and restoring the Environmental Protection are a few of the items pushed by a collection of New York … Green Groups Deliver 'Winning Plays' to Gov Cuomo, NYS LegislatureReadMedia (press release) all 7 news articles »

• Funding Growth: State Clean Energy Funds Can Help Invent the Future – Huffington Post

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  Funding Growth: State Clean Energy Funds Can Help Invent the Future Huffington Post Meanwhile, they have leveraged another $9.7 billion in additional federal and private sector investment, with the resulting $12 billion flowing to the deployment of over 72000 projects in the United States ranging from solar installations on homes and … Several States Using Little-Known Fund to Jump-Start the Clean Economytruthout What Role Should the State's Play in Boosting the Clean Economy?Energy Collective all 10 news articles »

• European Stocks Gain as Yields Drop at Spain, Italy Debt Sales – San Francisco Chronicle

  European Stocks Gain as Yields Drop at Spain, Italy Debt Sales San Francisco Chronicle Solar shares gained after a government body said China plans to double solar capacity this year. The head of China's National Energy Administration, Liu Tienan, said yesterday that the country will install 3 gigawatts in 2012. … and more »

• Value chain in solar industry planned – Times of Oman

  Times of Oman

  Value chain in solar industry planned Times of Oman A group of 70 German investors in Middle East Best Select Fund will visit the Sultanate on January 15 to attend a high-level meeting on investment opportunities in solar energy field. “This project is a comprehensive one. We are developing the entire … and more »

• UK Solar Capacity Surge Defies Huhne’s Plan to Curb Subsidy – BusinessWeek

  UK Solar Capacity Surge Defies Huhne's Plan to Curb Subsidy BusinessWeek Companies including EON AG, Tesco Plc and Carillion Plc's Eaga rushed to tap the market, supported by fund managers such as Foresight Group LLP and Octopus Investments Ltd. “It's been a very busy and successful year for the solar industry,” Howard … and more »

• Gov. McDonnell’s State of the Commonwealth text – Washington Examiner

  Gov. McDonnell's State of the Commonwealth text Washington Examiner I want to thank Delegate Steve Landes for his leadership in getting new funds to grow our agricultural exports and create more Virginia jobs. Working together we eliminated $6 billion in budget shortfalls not by raising taxes, but by reforming … and more »

• Several States Using Little-Known Fund to Jump-Start the Clean Economy – Inside Climate News

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  Several States Using Little-Known Fund to Jump-Start the Clean Economy Inside Climate News By Maria Gallucci, InsideClimate News A little-known source of clean energy funding could prove a crucial job-creation engine in the states, as federal support diminishes and they seek fresh growth drivers. Every state can create clean energy funds, … State Clean Energy Funds Provide Economic Development PunchBrookings Institution all 2 news articles »

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• A Billionaire Lends Haiti a Hand – New York Times

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  A Billionaire Lends Haiti a Hand New York Times Then there are commitments from the 60-odd members of the Haiti Action Network of the Clinton Global Initiative, or CGI, which include installing solar panels, increasing energy supplies, refurbishing homes and providing job training. … and more »

• MICHAELS: A sustainable depression – Washington Times

  Washington Times

  MICHAELS: A sustainable depression Washington Times A huge supply of solar panels glutted the market, and the carnage is industrywide. A person who invested $2500 in the Guggenheim Solar Energy Fund in 2008 (symbol: TAN) would have $267 today, typical for this sector. Seeing rich Germans sunning in … and more »

• Companies shop for best deal as Maine, other states fight for jobs – Bangor Daily News

  Companies shop for best deal as Maine, other states fight for jobs Bangor Daily News Texas dedicates a small percentage of tax revenues toward a discretionary fund for business attraction; it works out to about $400 million a year. That fund has helped Texas attract almost 60000 new jobs and about $15 billion in new capital investment … and more »

• Energi and Sponsors Host Symposium Style Conference on January 9th at the … – EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

  Energi and Sponsors Host Symposium Style Conference on January 9th at the … EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) We understand as an organization that action will not take place immediately, but this will be a way to help to generate traction in the market” Event sponsors include Energi, Carbon War Room, Lockheed Martin, Ygrene Energy Fund, Building Energy … and more »

• NY State Governor Calls for Energy Highway, NY-Sun Initiative – SustainableBusiness.com

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  NY State Governor Calls for Energy Highway, NY-Sun Initiative SustainableBusiness.com Invest in Solar While Protecting Ratepayers: the new NY-Sun Initiative is meant to expand solar production in the state while keeping costs down. NY-Sun will help increase competitive procurement of large, commercial-sized solar projects and expand … Cuomo's 2012 Plan: It's Jobs, Jobs, JobsNyackNewsAndViews New York governor announces $1 billion economic development package for BuffaloBullet News Niagara Gov. Andrew Cuomo vows state growthRochester Democrat and Chronicle Towanda Daily Review –WKBW-TV all 1,288 news articles »

• Livermore Election; Pleasanton Work on Housing Element Highlight Last Six Months – Livermore Independent

  Livermore Election; Pleasanton Work on Housing Element Highlight Last Six Months Livermore Independent A staff report with recommendations on what to have in the solar policy needs to be researched further, said the supervisors. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories will be a continuing stimulus for new jobs in the East … and more »

• Iowa executives say incentives, skilled labor among needs – DesMoinesRegister.com

  Iowa executives say incentives, skilled labor among needs DesMoinesRegister.com Bill Fehrman, MidAmerican Energy's chief executive, encouraged the state to also look at policies that attract investment and jobs. He pointed to a $3 billion investment from MidAmerican's parent company in a solar energy farm in California as an … and more »

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• State of the City address transcript by Millville Mayor Tim Shannon – The Bridgeton News – NJ.com

  State of the City address transcript by Millville Mayor Tim Shannon The Bridgeton News – NJ.com On the public services front, with the upgrades to the waste water treatment plant, and the solar project, these two items will have a direct impact on the city of Millville and its residents. The solar project will be dedicated to the power supply of … and more »

• McDonnell outlines energy agenda – Augusta Free Press

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  McDonnell outlines energy agenda Augusta Free Press In addition to ensuring access to affordable and reliable energy for our families and businesses, energy development also creates good-paying jobs for our citizens and brings much-needed economic expansion to regions where the projects are located. … and more »

• Cuomo’s 2012 Plan: It’s Jobs, Jobs, Jobs – NyackNewsAndViews

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  Cuomo's 2012 Plan: It's Jobs, Jobs, Jobs NyackNewsAndViews Hoping to quadruple annual solar power development by 2013, Cuomo announced “NY-Sun,” a new program to attract large, commercial-sized solar projects to the state. The governor will expand solar power rebate programs for residential and commercial … New York governor announces $1 billion economic development package for BuffaloBullet News Niagara Gov. Andrew Cuomo vows state growthRochester Democrat and Chronicle Governor Andrew Cuomo offers blueprint for New York during State of the State …Towanda Daily Review Renew Grid –WKBW-TV all 1,261 news articles »

• Hedge Funds Are Buying These 20 BRIC Stocks – Seeking Alpha

  Hedge Funds Are Buying These 20 BRIC Stocks Seeking Alpha Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd (HSOL): Provides various energy solutions including silicon ingots, wafers, monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells, and solar modules. Market cap of $82.27M. Net institutional shares purchased over the current quarter …

• $80-billion clean energy fund ‘infused with politics’ – Toronto Sun

  $80-billion clean energy fund 'infused with politics' Toronto Sun As it turns out, it's a good thing Harper didn't follow Obama's lead, since the latter's green energy fund is rapidly turning into an $80-billion boondoggle. Its most infamous scandal was the collapse of Solyndra, a California solar panel manufacturing … and more »

• ComEd’s switch to smart grid will create about 2400 jobs for Chicago … – Chicago Tribune

  Chicago Tribune

  ComEd's switch to smart grid will create about 2400 jobs for Chicago … Chicago Tribune Pramaggiore said the new jobs will include employees added to ComEd's payroll; workers at contractors used by the Chicago-based utility for various jobs; and positions added at, say, solar energy companies whose products are bought by the public. … ComEd Says Its Grid Modernization Plans Will Benefit ChicagoRenew Grid all 9 news articles »

• ComEd’s smart-grid plan to create more than 2400 jobs – Chicago Tribune

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  ComEd's smart-grid plan to create more than 2400 jobs Chicago Tribune After the news conference, Pramaggiore explained that those will be a combination of: employees added to ComEd's payroll; workers at contractors used by the Chicago-based utility for various jobs; and positions added at, say, solar energy companies … Mayor Emanuel: ComEd Smart Grid to Create 2400 Jobs in ChicagoMyFox Chicago all 137 news articles »

• Top 10 stories of 2011: No. 5 — Solar projects start construction – Atascadero News

  Top 10 stories of 2011: No. 5 — Solar projects start construction Atascadero News “This innovative solar power generation project will supply local utilities with clean energy, and fund hundreds of new American jobs,” said US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said in October. “The investment in these technologies will strengthen our … and more »

• Too close to the sun? – Chicago Tribune

  Chicago Tribune

  Too close to the sun? Chicago Tribune Global glut Still, even the most efficient solar manufacturers are troubled. First Solar, the US-based low-cost leader, announced job cuts in December, saying 2012 profits would be up to 50 percent below Wall Street forecasts. … and more »

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• New tech trend for 2012 and beyond – Reuters

  New tech trend for 2012 and beyond Reuters In Rifkin's master plan, anyone can produce energy through solar, wind, geothermal or biomass and it could be distributed widely along a collaborative Internet — like super-grid. Commercial building owners could sell the power they produce. … and more »

• Ontario solar, wind providers want transparency, price stability in tariff … – Power Engineering Magazine

  Ontario solar, wind providers want transparency, price stability in tariff … Power Engineering Magazine The Green Energy Act Alliance and Shine Ontario, in a joint report, "Ontario Feed-in Tariff 2011 Review," endorsed by several groups and companies including Environmental Defence, the David Suzuki Foundation and the World Wildlife Fund, asked for more … and more »

• Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik sets agressive city agenda for next two years – MassLive.com

  Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik sets agressive city agenda for next two years MassLive.com We also secured an agreement with a vendor to construct a solar farm on the dormant Twiss Street Landfill. When construction is completed this facility will help to reduce the city's energy costs.We also began a multiyear effort to replace obsolete … and more »

• Morning Take-Out – New York Times (blog)

  Morning Take-Out New York Times (blog) DealBook » Building Solar Energy Storage Plants | Two California companies, SolarReserve and BrightSource, are building plants to store solar energy by heating salt, using technology that has attracted investments from the likes of Google and Chevron, … and more »

• What’s in Store for 2012? – National Journal

  What's in Store for 2012? National Journal This domestic consumption subsidy fuels the country's green manufacturing sector, creating jobs while featuring 630% more installed solar capacity than the United States. The future of energy is renewables. The longer we wait to create domestic demand … and more »

• NY greens’ anti-drilling baloney – New York Post

  NY greens' anti-drilling baloney New York Post The greens thought wind and solar would become competitive as fossil-fuel supplies dried up. But those alternatives proved unrealistic — even as natural gas has become plentiful, thanks to dramatic advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic … and more »

• Solar Water-Heating System will benefit low-income San Francisco residents … – Newstar Media

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  Solar Water-Heating System will benefit low-income San Francisco residents … Newstar Media According to the statement the pair of solar water systems were developed using 40 solar collectors for one and 24 collectors for the other. To fund the project's components as well as the installation, $85867 in California Solar Initiative-Thermal …

• MICHIGAN BRIEFS: Solar startup hopes to beat industry heat by heading north – Crain’s Detroit Business

  MICHIGAN BRIEFS: Solar startup hopes to beat industry heat by heading north Crain’s Detroit Business By Jenny Cromie A solar manufacturer that had planned to bring 500 jobs and a $177 million production plant to Saginaw announced last week that it would relocate up north next month. "It's not an expansion. It's more of a cost optimization," said … and more »

• Donald Fry: In 2012 Only One Thing Should Matter For State Lawmakers: Jobs – Citybizlist (press release)

  Donald Fry: In 2012 Only One Thing Should Matter For State Lawmakers: Jobs Citybizlist (press release) The GBC supports energy regulatory policies that balance legitimate environmental concerns with the need to develop energy resources, including alternative sources – such as wind, solar and nuclear, as well as other options – in a competitive and open … and more »

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