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US Re-takes Lead in Clean Energy Race from China — But Not for Long

TiceMaize — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:16:58 +0000

According to the just-released report “Who’s Winning the Clean Energy Race?” from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the United States invested the most in clean energy of any country in 2011, retaking the lead from China, which had held the top sport for the last two years.

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Will Solar Projects Need Tax Equity in the Future?

marcopianca — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:13:33 +0000

I’ve written in various places about the need for tax equity to finance renewable energy projects — particularly solar. I was under the assumption that tax equity may be a thing of the past. Now, I’m not so sure

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How Chinese Panels Are Impacting the European Solar Market

Trixypixyx — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

In recent years, the global price of PV modules has undergone a rapid and sustained period of decline. In light of scaled back policy in key markets and recent bankruptcy announcements, the questions remain: How exactly is Chinese PV module pricing affecting the European market

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Growing Biogas in North America: Three Legs of Sustainability

Pozycjonowanie-Z59 — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The transition into adopting biogas in North America is already happening today, as one can see at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Biodigester I project.

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Normalize Renewable Energy Credits Now

Anastsymn — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Several renewable energy incentives are on the congressional chopping block this year, and every year, it seems. There are plenty of persuasive arguments on either side regarding whether or not to keep renewable incentives

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Will Solar Installers Become Commodities Too? Perhaps They Are Already.

asvettiki — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

As solar PV prices continue to be chased down to the lowest $/watt solar commodity, solar PV installers, big and small, must also consider whether their solar services are also headed in the same direction. I strongly believe that experience, certifications, and skill have value, but as solar installation becomes increasingly “plug and play” wit

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Solar Top 10: SEPA List Details Key Utility Trends

erik1965 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:23:25 +0000

In 2011, solar became a far deeper ingrained part of energy portfolios for utilities across much of the United States, and that adoption was fueled by significant leaps in everything from large-scale power plants to residential rooftops.

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The Pending Subsidy Cliff, And the Way Out

blogcgreality — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:27:06 +0000

It’s a daunting reality, yet one that’s been years in the making. And it’s a scenario that’s shaping up from the wind-swept coasts of California to the solar rooftops of New Jersey. The renewables industries — all of them — are not only approaching a subsidy cliff.

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Doubling Down to Support Renewable Energy Jobs

Jabeblexcycle — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

While in Vermont last month, President Obama called for a “doubling down” in support of clean energy.? Prior to taking the stage before thousands of Vermonters, he was introduced by Jeanne Morrissey, the head of a local contracting company. ?Most spectators were unaware that one of the last times Jeanne spoke in public she stood before a

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California Expands Solar Thermal Incentives for Low-Income Housing

akatiyas — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Once again, California is leading the way for solar hot water with a new solar thermal incentive, this time for low-income single-family properties and multi-family dwellings. California’s original CSI Thermal rebate program was introduced in 2010 and is perhaps the most generous solar water heating rebate program in the United States, off

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