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U.S. DOE Closes Solar Loans Before Deadline

November 1, 2011

At the end of September, the U.S. Department of Energy closed deals with four start-ups to the tune of $4.7 billion in loan guarantees for solar projects.

Loan Program Fallout Sparks Criticism

November 1, 2011

Cleantech start-ups that received government loan guarantees only to turn around and file for bankruptcy have led to a series of embarrassments for the Obama administration and its...

Billion-Dollar VC Fund Focuses on Cleantech

November 1, 2011

Khosla Ventures closed a $1.05 billion fund, which ranks among the top 5 largest new venture funds this year, and plans to invest about half in clean technology.

Why China Trade Complaint May Hurt Solar Industry

November 1, 2011

A trade complaint filed by six U.S. solar manufacturers with the International Trade Commission that claims Chinese firms sold solar panels below cost may have the effect of driving...

California Adopts Cap-and-Trade

November 1, 2011

Regulators in California have adopted rules for a cap-and-trade program that will place limits on greenhouse-gas emissions starting in 2013.

China Set to Expand Solar throughout Europe

June 16, 2011

China Merchants Bank Company and state-owned China Development Bank Company are providing as much as $10 billion in funding for three Chinese makers of solar equipment to build solar...

I-Rate Subsidies to Drive China’s New Energy Market

May 20, 2011

The Chinese government will make comprehensive use of interest-rate subsidies and other incentives to support its renewable energy and materials market

Overloaded EPA Delays Emissions Regulation

June 30, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is overloaded with regulations and cannot meet the aggressive timetable set for its proposed ruling on emissions regulations from U.S. power...

BofA Invests $177 million in NextEra Wind Farm

July 13, 2011

Bank of America invested $177 million in a tax-equity transaction associated with a wind farm developed by NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.

BofA Invests $177 million in NextEra Wind Farm

June 13, 2011

Bank of America invested $177 million in a tax-equity transaction associated with a wind farm developed by NextEra Energy Resources, LLC