Feb 5, 2012 – The New York Times has the following report about the Advanced Clean Car Program and California. Apparently it turns out to be 1 step forward and 2 steps back. Air regulators approved new car-pollution rules to cut down on smog and global warming they included a provision that critics described as [...]
FPL now offers solar rebate programs to customers who install photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating systems in their homes and businesses. The solar rebate programs are part of a five-year pilot program authorized by the Florida Public Service Commission to promote clean solar power and reduce energy consumption. Residential customers may receive a rebate [...]
Feb 2, 2012 – Johnson Controls has an ad in Forbes and other magazines showing the entrance to the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. Of course, this facility should get energy savings. The ad states, “Mission Accomplished:L $134 million in energy savings, guaranteed. “Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is a 94-year-old U.S. Army installation [...]
Ener1, which received a $118.5 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to make lithium-ion and other batteries for electric cars, filed for bankruptcy protection after the demise of a large customer. It comes amid persistent criticism of U.S. President Barack Obama from Republican lawmakers about whether his administration is properly assessing “clean energy” companies before [...]
Jan 25, 2012 – Siemens wants to use “snapshots” of the power grid to help make it more stable. Power snapshots from smart meters by Siemens provide synchronous grid information with maximum precision from the low-voltage grid, data that can serve as a basis for analyzing these grids in cities and communities. Analysis of the [...]
The neutral inspectors at the TÜV Süd technical inspection authority have confirmed the high environmental compatibility of the new Mercedes B-Class, awarding the compact sports tourer the Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. This certification is based on a comprehensive ecological life cycle assessment of the B-Class, documenting every detail of ecological [...]
Siemens Energy has been awarded three orders by different customers to supply a total of four steam turbine generator units for solar thermal power plants in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The steam turbines of type SST-700 are intended for the Godawari, Abhijeet and Diwakar & KVK parabolic trough power plants. With a total rating [...]
Jan 24, 2012 – Despite solid growth rate, solar energy and wind energy account for less than 5% of total energy use in the USA, whereas in Europe, specifically Germany, renewable energy already accounts for ~20%, with about 50% of that having been installed by private owners rather than utilities. Please leave information concerning the [...]
Upcoming Trainings in January, February and March Have you put your New Year’s resolutions to train in renewable energy technologies in place? If not, start here today! This winter, enroll in Solar Energy International’s solar and renewable energy trainings, online and in-person, and start a new career or take your career to the next level. [...]
Jan 20, 2012 – Now is the time when we receive tax data forms from our banks, brokerage companies, 401(k)s, etc. Make sure that you also have information on hand about the energy conservation & renewable energy installations you made in 2011. You can claim your federal credits with your tax filing. Also, make sure [...]
SOURCE: Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc.; SATMax Corp. January 10, 2012 09:42 ET VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwire – Jan 10, 2012) – Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc., a project developer for renewable energy projects in Canada, currently trading as (PINKSHEETS: SATM), has recently entered into contracts and agreements with resource providers, land owners, waste sources, technology providers, [...]
Renesola (NYSE: SOL) Appoints Presidents of Asia-Pacific and European Regions; Senior Vice President Dr. Paul Li Steps Down JIASHAN, China, Jan. 12, 2012 ReneSola Ltd, a leading global manufacturer of solar products, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Jijun Shi as president of the European region and Mr. Stephen Huang, the Company’s vice president of [...]
Jan 11, 2012 – How does the financial crisis in Europe including Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Spain, affect green energy projects? Does it? Germany, Italy and France have cut back on tax incentives for solar and wind energy. Therefore, there are less homeowners and businesses installing solar and wind energy. Next, the banks in [...]
Jan 11, 2012 – How did your solar stock investments do in 2011? Most solar stocks are down drastically. First Solar [FSLR] hit a 2011 high of $175.45. It then plunged to $29.87 before popping now to ~ $42. Go to 24/7WallStreet to see a full story and information on other solar stocks and their [...]
Jan 10, 2012 – The Detroit Auto Show is on. Are you there? More auto manufacturers are introducing hybrid and all electric cars, but does anyone want one now that gasoline prices came down in 2011? The category dropped to 2.2% of cars sold in the USA in 2011 from 2.2% in 2010. But, gasoline [...]
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