Issue

Obama Win Raises Odds of Extending Wind Tax Credit

November 14, 2012

There is a high likelihood that the Production Tax Credit will be renewed for another 12 months before expiring at the end of the year, according to the AWEA.

Washington To Press Environmental Efforts

November 14, 2012

Legislative moves to promote renewable energy sources, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and increase energy efficiency will go on.

Energy Firms Will Feel Brunt in Obama’s 2nd Term

November 7, 2012

President Obama will enact tougher regulation for energy companies during his next term.

Energy Storage Startup Nabs $37.3M in Series D Funding

November 7, 2012

Energy storage company LightSail Energy's new funding was led by Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, and included Bill Gates and Khosla Ventures.

Cleantech Jobs Dwindle as Clean Energy Policy Uncertainty Continues

November 7, 2012

President Barack Obama has championed renewable energy sources, which have generated jobs, but have fallen short of their goals.

Policy

AEA Report: Let the Production Tax Credit Expire

November 01, 2012  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
Summary:

In a new report, the American Energy Alliance argues that wind industry is well-established and that the production tax credit, enacted in 1992, is not needed to increase wind production and that it distorts markets, leading to billions in hidden costs for electricity consumers.

Romney’s Surprise Role on Green Energy: Wild Card

November 2, 2012

Mitt Romney plays a role in the clean energy debate that many casual observers might find unlikely: Wild card.

NYC Hackathon Creates Green Energy Apps

November 2, 2012

There is a very big parking lot at 3001 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, and soon its owners will receive a very big bill.

China Starts EU Solar-Dumping Probe

November 2, 2012

Chinese regulators have launched a probe into the trade practices of European suppliers of solar raw materials while installing new measures to rescue China's struggling solar industry....

Will SolarCity’s IPO Provide a Spark for Cleantech?

November 2, 2012

Solar City is the first promising IPO for the alternative energy sector in a long time and may help renew VC interest in the sector and pave the way for its competitors to go public....