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U.S. Solar More that Doubles in Q3

January 4, 2012

U.S. developers added 449.2 megawatts of solar power in the third quarter. That’s up 140 percent from the 187.3 megawatts in the same quarter last year.

BP Struggled to Make Money in Solar, Exits Biz

January 4, 2012

After 40 years, BP is shutting down its solar business.

Gloomy Outlook for Solar Sector?

January 4, 2012

Serious questions are arising around the future outlook for the solar industry in light of recent bankruptcies, falling stock prices and high debt loads.

Biofuel Makers Seek New Markets for Growth

January 4, 2012

Some biofuel companies, which create oil from nonfood sources such as algae and wood, have found a new market in the specialty chemicals industry.

New Jersey Sets Clean Energy Goal of 70%

January 4, 2012

The final version of the 2011 New Jersey Energy Management Plan was made available in early December.

U.S. Clean Tech Firms Turn to China

January 4, 2012

U.S. clean tech start-up companies and large energy companies alike are forming partnerships with Chinese firms.

Energy Efficiency Hot with VC’s

November 1, 2011

Doubts about alternative energy have driven cleantech venture capital into less capital intensive start-ups, such as software firms that help people conserve energy.

The Five States to Watch for Fuel Cell Growth

November 1, 2011

The five states to keep watch over during the next five years as emerging fuel cell havens aren’t where you think they are.

Northeast States to Promote Electric Vehicle Adoption

November 1, 2011

The Northeast Electric Vehicle Network, a coalition of 10 states, announced that it plans to work toward installing charging stations throughout the region as well as attract private...

Biofuel Lifts Airlines

November 1, 2011

In an effort to make good on a pledge to stop increasing carbon emissions by 2020, and to halve its carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2050, the airline industry is beginning...