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Germany to cut subsidies for solar power – Financial Times Germany to cut subsidies for solar powerFinancial TimesAs 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 … Continue reading »

Most-Hated Stocks Burn Short Sellers as Sears, Netflix Lead S&P 500 Rally – Bloomberg Bloomberg Most-Hated Stocks Burn Short Sellers as Sears, Netflix Lead S&P 500 RallyBloombergInvestors 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 … Continue reading »

Money talks are a must – Geelong Advertiser Geelong Advertiser Money talks are a mustGeelong AdvertiserHow 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 » … Continue reading »

Will Austerity Derail Europe’s Clean-Energy Movement? – TIME Will Austerity Derail Europe's Clean-Energy Movement?TIMEIn 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 … Continue reading »

Building for a Bright Future – Rio Grande Sun Building for a Bright FutureRio 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 … … Continue reading »

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 AddressHuffington PostINDEED, 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 … Continue reading »

Pilkington to shed 150 jobs at sites in St Helens – Manufacturer.com Manufacturer.com Pilkington to shed 150 jobs at sites in St HelensManufacturer.comNSG 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 … Continue reading »

House Democrats pushing renewable energy bills – Arizona Capitol Times Arizona Capitol Times House Democrats pushing renewable energy billsArizona Capitol TimesThese 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 … Continue reading »

Can the US Learn From China’s Solar Manufacturing Subsidies? – DailyFinance EarthTechling Can the US Learn From China's Solar Manufacturing Subsidies?DailyFinanceBut 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 … Continue reading »

Venture fund in search of a billion Pitrodas – mydigitalfc.com Venture fund in search of a billion Pitrodasmydigitalfc.comThe 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 … Continue reading »