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US small businesses get $30 million for clean energy technologies
Last week, the Department of Energy announced $30 million in Recovery Act funding for small businesses developing clean energy technologies.
US Senators look set to unveil ‘scaled-back’ climate bill
US Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman, authors of the proposed American Power Act, look set to unveil a new draft with scaled back ambitions, according to Reuters reports.
EU reaches 10% renewables, while global investment grows
The EU reached over 10% renewable energy consumption in 2008, according to figures published by Eurostat earlier this week, while two reports from the United Nations reveal growing global investment.
New England and Eastern Canada agree efficiency goals
New England five Eastern Canadian Provinces have agreed to a series of actions to boost energy efficiency and renewables across the region.
EPA unveils renewable fuel targets for 2011
Earlier this week, the US Environmental Protection Agency unveiled its proposals for renewable fuel targets for 2011.
GE announces $200 million smart grid challenge
GE has joined forces with four venture capital partners to launch a $200 million open challenge to find new ideas to create a next-generation cleaner, greener and more efficient power grid.
Southern Californian utility installs millionth smart meter
US utility Southern California Edison (SCE) this week installed its one millionth smart meter at a customer’s home in Redondo Beach.
US boosts efficient energy technologies with $92 million investment
The US Department of Energy announced $92 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to boost research into efficient energy technologies.
Nevada desert to be home of solar energy test site
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced late last week that the Nevada desert is to be the home of a new solar energy test site.
California awards Coulomb Technologies $3.4 million to install charge points
The California Energy Commission has awarded Coulomb Technologies $3.4 million to install charging stations for electric vehicles in Los Angeles, Sacramento and the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area.