• Deval Patrick’s anti-growth agenda – Daily Caller

  Deval Patrick's anti-growth agenda Daily Caller Now, Evergreen Solar is shuttered, with its 800 jobs shipped to China and elsewhere. And on his next television appearance, Patrick probably won't want to mention the millions in tax breaks given to mutual fund giant Fidelity, which shipped 1100 jobs … and more »

• Seeing green – Pasadena Weekly

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  Seeing green Pasadena Weekly All the money saved by the reductions will go directly into the district's general fund, from which teacher salaries are paid. “Every dollar we save is going to saving jobs in the district,” he adds. Anderson is a one-man energy education campaign, …

• Buy and Sell Ideas in the Solar Energy Group – Seeking Alpha

  Buy and Sell Ideas in the Solar Energy Group Seeking Alpha John Paulson's flagship fund was down 20% YTD. Steve Cohen's SAC has been charged with using insider trading to get performance. How sustainable is that? Give AAA ratings, via CDOs, to homeowners with no income, no job and no assets. … and more »

• Twitter Town Hall: The complete transcript of Barack Obama and Jack Dorsey – Los Angeles Times

  Twitter Town Hall: The complete transcript of Barack Obama and Jack Dorsey Los Angeles Times For us not to be the leaders in investing in clean energy manufacturing so that wind turbines and solar panels are not only designed here in the United States but made here in the United States makes absolutely no sense. We've got to invest in those … and more »

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• Signature Place wins Green Grant – Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area

  Signature Place wins Green Grant Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area The state says the projects involved in this round of grants will save more than 35.8 million BTUs of energy and create or retain 108 jobs. Signature Place is the only Triad recipient in this round. It will use $143000 to retrofit lighting with solar …

• Six vie in primary to replace Joe Parisi in state Assembly – Capital Times (blog)

  Six vie in primary to replace Joe Parisi in state Assembly Capital Times (blog) We have top-notch universities and a manufacturing base ready to produce. By investing in public-private partnerships between our colleges and industry, Wisconsin could become a leader in green technologies like wind, solar, and biomass. and more »

• Mike Harris Latest Senior PC to join Ontario’s Clean Energy Economy – Canada NewsWire (press release)

  Mike Harris Latest Senior PC to join Ontario's Clean Energy Economy Canada NewsWire (press release) In that time, he has helped shape the company into a leading manufacturer of both solar and wind systems. "Solar Income Fund has entered into an agreement with Magna Closures, a division of Magna International, to purchase 14 dual-axis trackers for a … and more »

• Feds, state back new firm despite Evergreen Solar debacle – Boston Herald

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  Feds, state back new firm despite Evergreen Solar debacle Boston Herald Deval Patrick is not backing off his support of emerging solar companies, including 1366. “We recognize the job-creation potential associated with 1366's expansion and, through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development and Clean Energy Center, … GREEN DEALS: NSW solar fights for its lifeClimate Spectator all 145 news articles »

• West Tennessee jobs not so green – Memphis Commercial Appeal

  West Tennessee jobs not so green Memphis Commercial Appeal The Nashville area will get 4135 new jobs with the production of the Nissan Leaf and electric car batteries and the car recharging project. Also, Hemlock Semiconductor will bring 1774 jobs around Clarksville. The West Tennessee Solar Farm and projects … and more »

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• Global Economic Crisis and a Program for Change – Political Affairs Magazine

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  Global Economic Crisis and a Program for Change Political Affairs Magazine Assist deficit-ridden state and local governments so they can preserve services and jobs. Fund "ready-to-go" infrastructure projects. Enact massive public works job creation to make existing buildings energy efficient, construct new schools, hospitals, …

• Renewable Energy Tax Credits News Briefs – Novogradac Company LLP

  Renewable Energy Tax Credits News Briefs Novogradac Company LLP AWEC is expected to increase the number of California wind industry jobs by 20 percent upon completion. The DOE offered a conditional commitment for a $2.1 billion loan guarantee to support the first phase of the Blythe Solar Power project being … and more »

• Coast forum attracts governor candidates – Hattiesburg American

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  Coast forum attracts governor candidates Hattiesburg American DuPree, who's been mayor for a decade, said that when a solar panel manufacturer agreed to locate in Hattiesburg last year, officials demanded that the company hire local people and it agreed. "The government does not create jobs, but it sure can aid … JOBS, INSURANCE, EDUCATION ISSUES RAISED DURING DEBATESunHerald.com all 30 news articles »

• Opposition leader defends incentives offered to Umoe – CanadaEast.com

  Opposition leader defends incentives offered to Umoe CanadaEast.com … jobs to that area – an area we all know is still in dire need of some good news and some good-paying jobs," Boudreau said in an interview on Wednesday. The Graham government, in trying to lure the Umoe Solar plant to Miramichi, agreed to fund the … and more »

• Green Jobs: Still Here, Still Green – Slate Magazine (blog)

  Green Jobs: Still Here, Still Green Slate Magazine (blog) Green jobs could go; the United States could build solar panels instead of leaving them up to China. China's advantage was that it had consistent policy and incentives, while America doesn't. "The United States has not done a good job of incentives and … and more »

• Job seekers soak in the rapid growth of solar power – Job.com

  Energy Matters

  Job seekers soak in the rapid growth of solar power Job.com Solar energy is a shining beacon of hope for thousands of Americans seeking employment opportunities in the renewable energy industry. Last week, the US Department of Energy (DOE) offered a partial guarantee for a $1.4 billion loan to fund the largest … The summer solar season is officially underwayClean Energy Authority US Government Backs Major Commercial Rooftop Solar Power ProjectEnergy Matters all 12 news articles »

• Jobs for the Future to Launch Green Jobs Training in High-Growth Industries – PR Newswire (press release)

  Jobs for the Future to Launch Green Jobs Training in High-Growth Industries PR Newswire (press release) Pennsylvania is second nationally in total solar jobs (6700). Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI), an energy sector partnership, projects 1000 additional jobs will be created over the next three years, including in solar installation and … and more »

• Will Google Plan Put Solar ETFs Back on Track? – ETF Trends

  ETF Trends

  Will Google Plan Put Solar ETFs Back on Track? ETF Trends The recent market pullback has been cruel to clean energy and solar exchange traded funds. Solar ETFs have seen losses totaling around 20% over the past three months. Now technology giant Google (NasdaqGS: GOOG) is taking part in an alternative energy … Will Google's Plan Put Solar ETFs Back on Track?Motley Fool all 3 news articles »

• Google’s move into residential solar gives access to U.S. homeowners – pv magazine

  USA Today

  Google's move into residential solar gives access to U.S. homeowners pv magazine SolarCity is Google's partner in the domestic rooftop solar project and the large scale and residential solar fund will now extend solar lease and power purchase agreement options to customers using Google's capital investment. … Google to fund $280M worth in residential solar panelsAustin Business Journal Google Offers $280 Million to Support Residential Solar PowerEnvironment News Service Google's $280 Million Investment in Solar LoansOilPrice.com all 48 news articles »

• $280m fund for home-based solar the largest yet – Greenbang

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  $280m fund for home-based solar the largest yet Greenbang Investments in solar energy generate returns for corporate investors, offer cost savings for homeowners, create new, local jobs for jobseekers, and protect the environment from polluting power sources. If more companies follow Google's lead, … Google Invests $280 Million in Fund to Install Home Solar PanelsForbes (blog) Google Goes $280M Long On Solar Rooftops With SolarCityGreentech Media (blog) Google-SolarCity fund to install home solar panelsSan Francisco Chronicle Clean Energy Authority –Energy Matters all 530 news articles »

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