• United States: NYSERDA And NY Power Authority Seek To Fund Proposals For New Clean Energy Projects: First … – Mondaq News Alerts (registration)

  United States: NYSERDA And NY Power Authority Seek To Fund Proposals For New Clean Energy Projects: First … Mondaq News Alerts (registration) Currently, the NYSERDA and NYPA plan to invest up to $1.5 billion in wind, commercial solar and solar arrays, small and large-scale hydro, fuel cell and other technologies. The NYSERDA RFP will solicit 1.5 million MWh of electricity by purchasing Tier … and more »

• Report offers strategies for growing Minnesota's energy efficiency … – Midwest Energy News

  Report offers strategies for growing Minnesota's energy efficiency … Midwest Energy News With targeted investment in companies and policies focused on improving energy efficiency, Minnesota's energy sector could grow to support 26000 jobs a year, … and more »

• EWB still finding solutions | News, Sports, Jobs – Journal News – Martinsburg Journal

  EWB still finding solutions | News, Sports, Jobs – Journal News Martinsburg Journal RANSON — Engineers Without Borders International has provided life-saving and sustaining work around the globe. Bringing electricity and water into some of … and more »

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• SPECIAL ELECTION VOTER GUIDE: Sean Garballey – Wicked Local Billerica

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  SPECIAL ELECTION VOTER GUIDE: Sean Garballey Wicked Local Billerica Create a revolving account dispersed by the state's Department of Public Health that could fund similar mental health clinician positions for police departments across the state. — More beds and that healthcare insurance companies need to provide … and more »

• Murphy backs bill for national green bank based on Connecticut model – New Haven Register

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  Murphy backs bill for national green bank based on Connecticut model New Haven Register A push is underway to create a national version of Connecticut's Green Bank to fund clean energy ventures, even as President Donald Trump pulls out of the. and more »

• Pueblo's Solar Roast Coffee earns state kudos | Pueblo Chieftain – Pueblo Chieftain

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  Pueblo's Solar Roast Coffee earns state kudos | Pueblo Chieftain Pueblo Chieftain Solar Roast Coffee is a finalist in Colorado's Companies to Watch Program for 2017. and more »

• How The Next Generation Of West Virginians Are Building A Way Out Of The State's Coal Economy – Fast Company

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  How The Next Generation Of West Virginians Are Building A Way Out Of The State's Coal Economy Fast Company Donald Trump has now pledged to dismantle the Clean Power Plan and has withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, claiming instead that he will bring back the use of what he calls “clean, beautiful coal” and put the over 191,000 miners who …

• New best friends: GOP governors and renewables – E&E News

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  New best friends: GOP governors and renewables E&E News Rick Scott recently signed a tax exemption that solar installers say is essential to jump-starting the residential and commercial market in the Sunshine State. And in Iowa, where wind now accounts for 36 percent of the state's electricity … "In … and more »

• Renewable energy no longer a niche to institutional investors – Business Insider

  Renewable energy no longer a niche to institutional investors Business Insider … mostly in wind and solar projects. Strong interest in green energy comes as Trump is championing fossil fuels and targeting environmental regulations as job killers. Trump's administration, however, has made … He pointed to a deal in February in … and more »

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• Proposed bill would take Connecticut's Greenbank concept national … – CT Post

  Proposed bill would take Connecticut's Greenbank concept national … CT Post A push is under way to create a national version of Connecticut's Greenbank to fund clean energy ventures, even as President Donald Trump pulls out of the … and more »

• Renewable energy no longer a niche to institutional investors – Reuters

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  Renewable energy no longer a niche to institutional investors Reuters "Five or six years ago, funds weren't specifically targeting renewable investment; today it's a key component of infrastructure investment," said David Giordano, managing director and head of North American, Latin American and Asia Pacific investments … and more »

• NYSERDA and NY Power Authority Seek to Fund Proposals for New Clean Energy Projects: First Round Submissions … – JD Supra (press release)

  NYSERDA and NY Power Authority Seek to Fund Proposals for New Clean Energy Projects: First Round Submissions … JD Supra (press release) Currently, the NYSERDA and NYPA plan to invest up to $1.5 billion in wind, commercial solar and solar arrays, small and large-scale hydro, fuel cell and other technologies. The NYSERDA RFP will solicit 1.5 million MWh of electricity by purchasing Tier … and more »

• Donald Trump's border wall could feature solar panels to generate energy so Mexico 'will have to pay less money' – Daily Mail

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  Donald Trump's border wall could feature solar panels to generate energy so Mexico 'will have to pay less money' Daily Mail US President Donald Trump has said his planned wall on the Mexican border could feature solar panels – joking it would mean Mexico would have to 'pay less money'. Mr Trump told … He claimed as a candidate that Mexico would fully fund his impenetrable … and more »

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• SolarWorld might have to repay local tax break – Pamplin Media Group

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  SolarWorld might have to repay local tax break Pamplin Media Group SolarWorld Americas Inc. could be on the hook for millions in abated taxes, should the solar manufacturing plant cut too many jobs or close in the next several months. On top of that, in a lawsuit filed in early June, SolarWorld is demanding that two …

• New solar-powered pump-out boat planned in Branford to keep sewage out of the Sound – Shoreline Times

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  New solar-powered pump-out boat planned in Branford to keep sewage out of the Sound Shoreline Times Fundraisers have been planned for the East Shore District Health Department, which serves Branford, North Branford, and East Haven, to finance a new pump-out boat that is fully electric and solar powered. “The whole goal is to keep our … “Our program …

• Vermont clean-energy jobs grow – Rutland Herald

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  Vermont clean-energy jobs grow Rutland Herald The 2017 Clean Energy Industry Report, released by the Public Service Department's Clean Energy Development Fund, or CEDE, stated that 1,366 jobs were added in 2016. Since 2013, Vermont's clean-energy sector has seen a 29 percent increase in jobs … and more »

• The challenge of job losses in coal communities – Mountain Town News

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  The challenge of job losses in coal communities Mountain Town News Not just the coal sector but also hydropower from the big dams, gasoline imported from the Middle East, solar collectors in California and wind turbines in Kansas. … But no money has been deposited in the state fund for four years, Christiansen said … and more »

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• Reichert family donation helps fund new entrance at Old Burying Ground – Suffolk Times

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  Reichert family donation helps fund new entrance at Old Burying Ground Suffolk Times Reichert family donation helps fund new entrance at Old Burying Ground. by Kelly Zegers |. 06/16/2017 5:40 AM |. No Comments … The Old Burying Ground's new entrance, featuring stone pillars topped with solar-powered lights, replaces a simple wooden … and more »

• Group, nonprofit in line for first Verde Fund grants – Santa Fe New Mexican

  Group, nonprofit in line for first Verde Fund grants Santa Fe New Mexican A group of a dozen companies and organizations and a local nonprofit are poised to receive the first two grants of public money from what elected city leaders have designated as the Verde Fund, an initiative by Mayor Javier Gonzales to combat climate … and more »

• Gubernatorial hopeful Boulton calls for capping some Iowa tax credits, scrapping others – Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

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  Gubernatorial hopeful Boulton calls for capping some Iowa tax credits, scrapping others Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier CEDAR RAPIDS — Iowans shouldn't be surprised that the state likely will have to dip into its cash reserves to pay its bills because revenues have not kept up with expenditures, according to state Sen. Nate Boulton, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful. and more »

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• Meet Hometown Hero Ken Crowley, Auto Dealer, Philanthropist – Hartford Courant

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  Meet Hometown Hero Ken Crowley, Auto Dealer, Philanthropist Hartford Courant "My father always had a job. I never went to bed hungry. But we never had anything extra." To have money of his own, Crowley got a job on a farm at age 9. "I fed the chickens, milked the cows and I drove a big truck. I was only 9, but I only drove it …

• K&C – What does Ken want? Tangauy made fun of a story he didn't even read. 6-15-17 – WEEI.com

  K&C – What does Ken want? Tangauy made fun of a story he didn't even read. 6-15-17 WEEI.com I'm cavaliers actually I abolish it they don't care hey don't ever slept they've been all that are fine solar news crews could in the borders don't want but I don't and we want to come out yet but he's not Christ we should redouble for the doors and … and more »

• EU announces €143 million support package for the crisis in North East Nigeria – EU News

  EU announces €143 million support package for the crisis in North East Nigeria EU News Our assistance will not only target the immediate needs of the people but, it will also help to restore basic services, stimulate employment and create livelihood opportunities, particularly for women and young people". Commissioner for Humanitarian … and more »

• A Handy List of Energy-Related Bills Advancing in California – Greentech Media

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  A Handy List of Energy-Related Bills Advancing in California Greentech Media Originally introduced as a bill relating to the installation of solar photovoltaic systems or solar water heating systems in solar zones, SB 71 was revised and now focuses on the requirement of solar electric or solar thermal systems to be installed in … Wind and solar in March accounted for 10% of U.S. electricity generation for first time – Today in Energy – U.S …EIA New Energy Outlook 2017 | Bloomberg New Energy Finance | Bloomberg Finance LPBloomberg New Energy Finance all 135 news articles »

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• Granite Geek: Seacoast 'Experiment' Combines Solar Electricity and Efficiency Efforts – New Hampshire Public Radio

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  Granite Geek: Seacoast 'Experiment' Combines Solar Electricity and Efficiency Efforts New Hampshire Public Radio They have a tiny bit of funding left over from something else—a fund used to buy donuts for meetings. But these are folks that are spurred by, you know—they're tree-huggers worried about climate change, or they … Part of the RFP for companies doing …

• Groups Call On Congress To Protect Energy Programs Facing Budget Cuts – Solar Industry

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  Groups Call On Congress To Protect Energy Programs Facing Budget Cuts Solar Industry Five national business groups representing renewable energy technologies, developers, financiers and Fortune 500 buyers are urging Congress to fund what they feel are vital programs at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). … The groups argue that the … National Renewable Energy Groups Urge Support for Department of …GlobeNewswire (press release) An Assessment of ARPA-E | The National Academies PressThe National Academies Press all 16 news articles »

• We need to reduce energy costs, not tax ratepayers – New Haven Register

  We need to reduce energy costs, not tax ratepayers New Haven Register The Senate Republican proposal to raid ratepayer funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy would decimate successful programs that reduce energy … and more »

• The Jobs Presidents Skips The Jobs – HuffPost

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  The Jobs Presidents Skips The Jobs HuffPost According to Department of Energy figures, the coal industry, which has been losing jobs for years, now has about 54,000 mining jobs and employs about 160,000 people in total. To put that in context, solar power alone now employs 373,000 people part … and more »

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• Texas Today 2017: Attracting/Retaining Large and Small Companies Through Innovative Economic Development … – Area Development Online

  Texas Today 2017: Attracting/Retaining Large and Small Companies Through Innovative Economic Development … Area Development Online In August 2014, the state offered $2.3 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund to bring Elon Musk's SpaceX's commercial rocket launch facility to the Brownsville area. The nation's first commercial rocket launch facility is expected to create 300 jobs …

• Podcast 104: Bryan Birsic of Wunder Capital – Lend Academy (blog)

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  Podcast 104: Bryan Birsic of Wunder Capital Lend Academy (blog) But my background that I bring to Wunder is really that of the lessons of the last decade of commercial lenders and how they brought technology to commercial lending and we're of course doing that for the solar market. ….. Sometimes costs arise in …

• Editorials from around New England – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

  Editorials from around New England Columbus Ledger-Enquirer A story in The Washington Post described how North Carolina, a state that voted for Trump, has witnessed the creation of more than 9,500 jobs in the solar industry. Across the nation 370,000 people work in the solar industry, … But even that law … and more »

• Senior Solar Business Developer / Sales Executive – POWER magazine

  Senior Solar Business Developer / Sales Executive POWER magazine The job is in the Greater DC – Baltimore metro area. Compensation is up to $250k base and bonus, plus … Develop and sell power purchase agreements (PPA) projects for Empower Energies' dedicated solar fund. Develop and sell cash projects to customers …

• Chapman experts explore the impact of withdrawal from Paris climate accord – Chapman University: Happenings (blog)

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  Chapman experts explore the impact of withdrawal from Paris climate accord Chapman University: Happenings (blog) Of note, the solar energy industry employs more Americans than does coal, and those solar jobs would have grown under this agreement. This decision also harms the American consumer. The future of cheap, clean energy for everyone is farther away with … and more »

• NY Senate Must Reject Bill to Raid Clean Energy Funding – Natural Resources Defense Council

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  NY Senate Must Reject Bill to Raid Clean Energy Funding Natural Resources Defense Council The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative supports New York's transition to a clean energy economy, creating jobs like this one at upstate Renovus Solar, saving consumers money, and improving public health. Raiding … The bill, S. 6605, would raid tens …

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• Can 12J VC tax incentive create the jobs South Africa badly needs? – Ventureburn

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  Can 12J VC tax incentive create the jobs South Africa badly needs? Ventureburn For example, at least three funds are helping investors to bankroll solar photovoltaic units which will then be paid for by client businesses which will rent the power generated by the units. One recently approved 12J, Optomise VCC, lists on its …

• Trump's new vision: Cover the border wall with solar panels. – Grist

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  Trump's new vision: Cover the border wall with solar panels. Grist Trump said his vision was a wall 40 feet to 50 feet high and covered with solar panels so they'd be “beautiful structures,” the people said. The President said that most walls you hear about are 14 feet or 15 feet tall but this would be nothing like … and more »

• Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits – The Boston Globe

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  Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits The Boston Globe The $4.4 billion Boston Retirement System plans to cut its hedge-fund exposure by $110 million and revamp its slate of managers after high fees and lagging performance took a toll. The pension is set to reduce its … Installations of large-scale … and more »

• Major changes coming to a Minnesota renewable energy fund – Midwest Energy News

  Major changes coming to a Minnesota renewable energy fund Midwest Energy News Mark Dayton last week approved a jobs and energy bill that will make major changes to a renewable energy fund that was created in 1994. The bill will allow the Xcel Energy-managed Renewable Development Fund to be used to help towns dealing with closure …

• Sustainable: Presenting the business case for clean energy … – Finance and Commerce

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  Sustainable: Presenting the business case for clean energy … Finance and Commerce At a regional solar conference in late May, Gregg Mast appeared on a panel to discuss clean-energy issues being debated in the waning days of the 2017. and more »

• The Paris climate agreement was a terrible deal for the US – Washington Examiner

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  The Paris climate agreement was a terrible deal for the US Washington Examiner Sticking with the deal could have cost 2.7 million lost jobs by 2025, according to a National Economic Research Associates study. And the effects would be widespread, including a loss of 440,000 manufacturing jobs, according to NERA's … of long-term … Richard Epstein: Trump Was Right to Back Pittsburgh Over ParisNewsweek Dozens rally against Trump's withdrawal from Paris climate agreementMountain View Voice 5 claims Trump used to justify pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement — and the realityBusiness Insider Ethical Corporation Magazine –Vox all 16,409 news articles »

• With some borrowers struggling with a new kind of home … – Los Angeles Times

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  With some borrowers struggling with a new kind of home … Los Angeles Times Business has been good for contractors whose home-improvement jobs are financed by a new program known as PACE. Lenders eager to fund the program's … and more »

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• Dozens rally against Trump's withdrawal from Paris climate agreement – Mountain View Voice

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  Dozens rally against Trump's withdrawal from Paris climate agreement Mountain View Voice According to a 2015 report by the Environmental Defense Fund, job creation in the renewable energy sector has outstripped that in the fossil fuel industry, with solar-energy jobs growing at a rate 12 times faster than the rest of the U.S. economy. "The … Fact-checking Trump's speech on the Paris AccordABC News 5 claims Trump used to justify pulling the US out of the Paris agreement — and the realityBusiness Insider The 5 biggest deceptions in Trump's Paris climate speechVox BBC News –WLS-TV all 10,404 news articles »

• How A Degree In Scandinavian Mythology Can Land You A Job At One Of The Biggest Tech Companies – Fast Company

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  How A Degree In Scandinavian Mythology Can Land You A Job At One Of The Biggest Tech Companies Fast Company But the practicalities of earning money rather than relying on withdrawals from the “bank of mom and dad” and full-time work permit issues for non-native individuals meant Peterson had to get creative in order to land a proper job. She combed the …

• No, Paris Exit Won't Kill America's Green Jobs – LifeZette

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  No, Paris Exit Won't Kill America's Green Jobs LifeZette It also would have committed the United States and other rich nations to pay into a United Nations fund to compensate developing nations for switching to more expensive forms of energy. Tom Richard, managing … Todd Myers, director of the Center for … and more »

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