PV Beats Wind for First Time; Mass. Procures 565MW of Clean Energy; Solar World Record Set; DOE Loan Program Resumes; Apple Wins EPA Award
Cleantech relevant stories in the news this week.
Policy
Despite Costs Challenges, U.S. DOE Makes $116M Tidal Power Push
Ocean Renewable Power, which won a recent DOE grant, connected the first U.S. underwater power project to the grid off the coast of Maine.
DOE Funded Charging Stations Go Under; EV’s on the Move with GM & VW; Google Lifts Solar Plane's Global Voyage; U.S. Grants LNG Exports
Cleantech relevant stories in the news this week.
China to Make Clean-Tech a “Pillar Industry”
The government hopes to make clean-tech manufacturing an industry that will grow 15% annually, generating turnover of $735 billion by 2015.
DOE Auctions $50M Non-Performing Clean-Tech Loans
The Department of Energy hopes the auction of loans to Vehicle Production Group will provide a way to offload non-performing loans and recoup money for U.S. taxpayers.
Energy Efficiency Sees a Late-Summer Funding & Policy Boost
$24 million in a NY energy efficiency bond issuance, new DOE appliance standards and top priority being given to an energy efficiency bill is moving efficiency forward.
Solar Panels Being Installed on the White House
The White House is making good on its 2010 commitment to solar energy as well as an energy efficient retrofit that includes updated building controls and variable speed fans.
Big Data Takes Clean Energy by Storm in New York
New access to energy data sparks opportunities for startups and investors, says clean energy thought leaders.
China to Invest $375B in Green Projects to Cut Pollution
The projects are in addition to a $300 billion planned investment in clean energy.
India Wind Farm Ruling May Hurt Goldman’s Profits
India will require wind farm developers to forecast the next day’s generation or else they will be penalized.