Policy

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...

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...

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.

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...

New E.P.A. Rule Aims to Cut East Coast Pollution

July 7, 2011

New EPA standards issued to power plants aims to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide from fossil-fuel-burning power plants.

New Rule Promotes More Transmission Lines

July 22, 2011

The rule assures that only those who benefit from new transmission facilities pay for them.