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CCEF Marks $2.5M More for Affordable Housing Initiative

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) board has authorized an additional $2.5 million for CCEF’s Affordable Housing Initiative.

EPV Solar Signs Agreement with City Solar

EPV SOLAR'S agreement allows City Solar to purchase 250 mw of amorphous silicon modules over a period of five years.

Ocean Wind Power Maps Reveal Possible Wind Energy Sources

QuikScat, launched in 1999, tracks the speed, direction and power of winds near the ocean surface.

MLB Rolled Out Green Carpet for 2008 All-Star Game

One of the longest—and greenest—red carpets ever created in the US was a lead-up to the 2008 MLB All-Star Game.

SunRun Secures $12 Million in Financing

SunRun, the nation's first residential solar electricity provider, has raised $12 million in financing led by Foundation Capital.

SVTC Solar Partners With Roth & Rau

SVTC Technologies has signed a collaboration agreement with world-recognized solar equipment manufacturer Roth & Rau AG of Germany.

SPG Solar Announces Customer-Owned Solar Energy System in AZ

The PV system will be installed by SPG Solar on the distribution center roof of the Gatorade distribution center in Tolleson, Ariz.

Thin-Film Solar Industry to Reach 26GW by 2015, Report Says

According to a NanoMarkets report, the thin-film photovoltaics market will produce the equivalent of 26 gigawatts by 2015.

Perkins+Will Merges With The Environments Group

Perkins+Will has merged with Chicago-based The Environments Group.

GE and GAF Materials Form Alliance to Market Solar Energy

GE Energy and GAF have announced a new strategic alliance to market and develop solar systems and roofing systems.

CARB Charts Course to Reduce Global Warming

The California Air Resources Board plans to reduce California's greenhouse gas emissions by 30% over the next 12 years.

REC Signs Two Wafer Agreements Worth $700 Million

REC will deliver monocrystalline silicon wafers worth more than $400 million to China Sunenergy.

Evergreen Solar Signs Two Sales Contracts Totaling $600 M

Evergreen Solar has signed two long-term sales contracts valued at $600 million with groSolar and Wagner & Co Solartechnik.

Wind Farm Tax Revenues Offset Tax Incentive, GE Study Says

The GE study looks at the tax revenue benefits of a federal tax incentive for wind projects set to expire December 2008.

New Homes With SunPower Solar Systems Sell Faster, Study Say

New homes with SunPower solar systems are selling twice as fast as new homes without solar, a study says.

San Francisco Passes Solar Energy Incentive Program

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors has passed legislation to implement a 10-year solar rebate program for local residents, businesses and non-profits.

Connecticut Governor Signs Global Warming Bill

Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed HB 5600, “An Act Concerning Global Warming Solutions,” on June 2.

Chicago Homebuilder Advocates Obtainable Green Homebuilding

Chicago homebuilder Nick DiCosola recommends that creating an environmentally friendlier home should be the goal for every homeowner and builder.

Vestas to Supply Alliant Energy with Wind Turbines

Alliant Energy is receiving a total of 303 units of Vestas’ V82 – 1.65 megawatt wind turbines to support Alliant Energy’s wind generation plan.

Duke Energy Launches $1 M Plan to Install Solar Sites in NC

Duke Energy Carolinas is proposing a $100 million plan to install electricity-generating solar panels at up to 850 North Carolina sites.

SolarCity Starts Solar Program for East Bay Communities

SolarCity, a leading California residential solar power company, has initiated a new community solar power program in the San Francisco area’s East Bay.

Survey Shows Americans Support Solar Funding

A vast majority of Americans, across all political parties, overwhelmingly support development and funding of solar energy, the survey reveals.

DOE to Advance U.S. Wind Power Manufacturing Capacity

The DOE and six leading wind industry turbine manufacturers have a two-year collaboration designed to promote wind energy in the U.S.

Utility Business Model Report Released by SEPA

SEPA has announced its latest industry research report, Utility Solar Business Models: Emerging Utility Strategies & Innovation.

DOE Releases Annual Report on Wind Power

The report finds that U.S. wind power capacity increased by 46 percent in 2007, with $9 billion invested in U.S. wind plants in 2007 alone.

Green Registry to Promote Eco-Friendly Product Seal

The Green Registry certification standards are designed to direct consumers to new eco-friendly products and services.

Evergreen Solar Signs $1 Billion in New Sales Contracts

Evergreen Solar has signed two new long-term sales contracts totaling approximately $1 billion.

Abu Dhabi Invests $2 Billion in PV Manufacturing

Masdar PV announced this week a multi-billion dollar investment in thin-film photovoltaic solar technology.

MMS Takes Steps on Offshore Alternative Energy

DOE's Minerals Management Service has designated five areas on the Outer Continental Shelf as priority areas for alternative energy research.

Tioga Energy Report Looks at Solar Energy, Utility Rates

Tioga Energy has released a report that makes a case for solar energy as a cost-saving hedge against future increases in electric utility rates.

Mississippi State University Wins Challenge X 2008

Mississippi State University is the winner of Challenge X, in which 17 university teams competed to reengineer a GM Chevrolet Equinox Crossover SUV.

Minnesota Passes B20 Mandate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed last week a bill that will increase the state’s current 2 percent biodiesel mandate to 20 percent by 2015.

DuPont to Open New PV Facilities in China

DuPont will soon begin construction on a research center in Hong Kong and a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen to support the solar energy industry.

Akeena Solar and Sun Run Announce Partnership

Akeena Solar and Sun Run have partnered to provide homeowners with Akeena's Andalay solar power system and Sun Run's solar service.

SMA Breaks Ground on Solar Inverter Manufacturing Plant

SMA's 82,000-square-foot solar inverter manufacturing plant in Kassel, Germany, is the largest of its kind on the planet.

ACEEE Releases Report on Energy Efficiency Success

The report shows that U.S. energy consumption will have been slashed by the end of 2008 to half of what it was in 1970.

LIPA to Launch Ambitious Energy-Efficiency Program

Long Island Power Authority’s 10-year, $924 million program will sharply reduce peak demand and postpone the need to construct a new power plant.

SEPA Report Looks at Methods of Calculating PV Capacity

The report looks at various capacity calculation methods in use, and lays the foundation for building consensus within the involved industries.

Barack Obama Visits PV Powered

PV Powered, had Democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama, visit the company’s facilities while campaigning in Oregon this past weekend.

DOE Report Looks at U.S. Wind Energy Potential

The DOE report examines the technical feasibility of harnessing wind power to provide up to 20% of the nation’s total electricity needs by 2030.

U.S. Wind Industry Installs 1,400 MW in 1st Quarter 2008

The U.S. wind energy industry put 1,400 MW (roughly $3 billion worth) of new generating capacity in place in the first quarter of 2008, the AWEA says.

DMEA Offers PV System Rebate Program

Montrose, Colo.-based Delta-Montrose Electric Association is providing to its residential members a new financial incentive to use PV systems.

Solar Power 2008 Opens Registration

Solar Power 2008, the largest solar event in North America, will take place October 13-16 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.

MkSolaire Opens at Museum of Science and Industry

The mkSolaire incorporates "smart" technologies, with a focus on energy efficiency, making greener choices and homeowner awareness.

AIA Releases Study of Three Green Building Rating Systems
Press Release Issued by AIA
Report examines Green Globes, LEED NC 2.2, and SBTool 07 in relation to AIA position statement on green rating systems

Los Angeles Dodgers Plan to Make Stadium Green

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced a multi-faceted stadium improvement plan that will include modern amenities and LEED green building measures.

PSE Picks Five Puget Sound-Area Schools for PV Grants

Five Puget Sound-area schools in Washington state have received $100,000 in grants from PSE for the installation of PV systems and educational tools.

East LA College Powers Up $9 Million Solar Project

The $9 million 1.2 MW project will provide almost half of East Los Angeles College's daytime power needs.

SolarCity Offers Zero-Down Solar Financing Program

SolarCity is extending its $0-down solar financing option to the majority of its California service area until July 31, 2008.

LA Mayor Villaraigosa Signs Green Building Law

The new law--the Private Sector Green Building Plan--plans to cut carbon emissions in Los Angeles by more than 80,000 tons by 2012.

Ecobuild America/AEC-ST Conference Hosts SG Blocks
Press Release from Ecobuild America
SG (Safe Green) Blocks will display a partially finished, re-purposed steel cargo shipping container at the Ecobuild America/AEC Conference.

Special Offer for Ecobuild America
Press Release Issued by Ecobuild America
Special Offer for Community Members for Ecobuild America Conference and Exhibit--Education, Networking, and New Products!

National Green Jobs for America Campaign Begins

The Green Jobs for America campaign will demonstrate that investing in clean, renewable energy is the best way to fight global warming.

THT Research Looks at China’s Polysilicon Production

China's emerging manufacturers are working to tap into the global demand for polysilicon, sccording to a recent report from THT Research.

NanoMarkets Debuts New Thin Film PV Report

The report, Thin Film Photovoltaics Markets: 2008 and Beyond, is scheduled to be released late in the second quarter of 2008.

ConnectPress Launches Revit Community
By ConnectPress
ConnectPress launches new website for Revit Architecture users and AEC professionals. Join the Revit Community today!

Green Building Digest and Sun-Enews Move to Monday

Beginning Monday, April 7, 2008, the Green Building Community and Sun-Enews weekly e-newsletters will start going out on Mondays, instead of Fridays.

Lexington Debuts LexElite Eco-Homeowner Insurance

Lexington Insurance Company offers LexElite Eco-Homeowner insurance for homeowners generating their own power using geothermal, solar or wind systems.

Wind Energy Leaders Hold Positions in AWEA Rankings

The new listings closely resemble those from the previous year, with Texas tops among states in both total and new wind power.

DOE Announces Criteria for ENERGY STAR Water Heaters

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced this week new ENERGY STAR criteria for water heaters, the first in the history of the program.

Major League Baseball Goes Green

Major League Baseball and the Natural Resources Defense Council have announced the creation of a Team Greening Program.

Green Building Digest and Sun-Enews Move to Monday

Beginning Monday, April 7, 2008, Green Building Digest and Sun-Enews will start going out on Mondays, instead of Fridays.

Sanford, FL Picks MaxWest to Turn Sludge into Energy

Sanford, Fla., will be the first municipality in North America to adopt the MaxWest gasification system as a way to dispose of biosolids.

SCE Launches Largest Solar Cell Installation in U.S.

SCE will place 250 megawatts of PV-generating technology on 65 million square feet of roofs of Southern California commercial buildings.

DOE To Give $2.4 Million to 12 Solar America Cities

The DOE will make available up to $2.4 million to 12 cities across the country selected as Solar America Cities.

DELL Global Headquarters Going 100 Percent Green
Press Release Issued by DELL
Dell is now powering 100 percent of its 2.1 million square-foot global headquarters campus with 100 percent green power.

Printing Helps TFPV Serve More Purposes, Says Report

Printing will serve as a key manufacturing strategy to help thin-film PV serve purposes aren't easy with traditional PV, says a NanoMarkets report.

NREL Record Makes Thin-Film Solar More Competitive

NREL researchers have moved closer to creating a thin-film solar cell that can compete with the efficiency of the common silicon-based solar cell.

AES and Riverstone Launch $1 Billion Solar Joint Venture

AES and Riverstone Holdings have committed up to $1 billion as part of a new joint venture to develop a global platform of utility-scale solar PV projects.

Washington's Governor Signs Bill to Fight Climate Change

Washington Governor Gregoire has signed legislation that will lead to reduced greenhouse gas pollution and increase the state’s energy independence.

U.S. DOE to Invest $13.7 Million for Solar Energy Projects

The DOE will invest $13.7 million for 11 university-led projects that will focus on developing advanced PV technology manufacturing processes and products.

Countrywide Offers Discounted Rates for Green Homes

Countrywide Home Loans has announced the launch of its Green Incentive Program, which will initially be available to qualified home buyers in 13 states.

Clean Energy Grows to $77B in 2007, Clean Edge Reports

Revenues in biofuels, wind power, solar photovoltaics and fuel cells are up 40 percent, from $55 billion in 2006 to $77.3 billion in 2007.

Renewable Energy Boosts the European Inverters Market

The renewable energy boom across Europe has opened up an unprecedented market for solar energy-based inverters, according to Frost & Sullivan.

Business-Consumer Coalition Asks for Tax Credit Extension

A coalition of more than 100 business, trade and advocacy groups is asking for passage of legislation to extend renewable energy tax credits.

Wal-Mart Launches Web-Based Tool to Aid Sustainability

Wal-Mart and the Cleantech Group have launched a Web-based tool to identify technologies to help Wal-Mart move toward its sustainability goals.

ACEEE Names 2008’s 'Greenest' and 'Meanest' Vehicles

The ACEEE has named the "greenest" and "meanest" vehicles, along with environmental scorings of all model year 2008 cars and passenger trucks.

Sharp Has 2 GW Cumulative Solar Cell Production Volume

At the end of 2007, Sharp Corporation became the first company to reach 2 GW in cumulative solar cell production volume in the world.

New Mexico Governor Enacts Energy Efficiency Bill

HB 305 directs electric and gas utilities to acquire all cost-effective and achievable energy efficiency resources.

WGA Adopts Resolution to Focus on Alternative Fuels

Western governors have agreed to speed the development and use of alternative fuels, and improve vehicle fuel efficiency.

CertainTeed Enters PV Roofing Market with SRS Energy

CertainTeed has entered into a partnership with SRS Energy to advance the development of photovoltaic roofing products.

Wal-Mart, NGA Start Greening State Capitols Partnership

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and the National Governors Association (NGA) have announced the formation of the “Greening State Capitols” partnership.

Report Looks at North American Residential Solar Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of a new Frost & Sullivan report, “North American Residential Solar Power Markets,” to its offerings.

Report Looks at Thin-Film and Organic PV Materials Market

Materials for use in thin-film and organic photovoltaics (PV) will reach $3.8 billion by 2015, according to a new study by NanoMarkets.

California Assembly Member Introduces Net Metering Bill

The legislation would require utilities to pay individuals for the excess solar and other forms of renewable energy they produce at their homes.

United Solar Ovonic Announces Agreement with ITOCHU

United Solar Ovonic has entered into a multi-year agreement to supply its UNI-SOLAR brand solar laminates to ITOCHU Corporation.

Number of Energy Star Commercial Buildings Increases

The number of commercial buildings and manufacturing plants to earn the Energy Star increased by more than 25% in the past year.

Polysilicon Shortages to End in 2008, Frost & Sullivan Says

Four top polysilicon producers are expected to add more than 17,000 tons of capacity in 2008; a more than 50% increase over their current capacities.

OCR and BP Solar Announce $10M Agreement

OCR will receive exclusive rights to offer BP Solar’s EnergyTile solar modules to production homebuilders in Northern and Central California.

EPA Sets New Energy Star Requirements for TVs

Effective November 1, 2008, TVs that carry the Energy Star label will be up to 30 percent more efficient than conventional models.

SunEdison and Constellation Energy Sign Agreement

SunEdison has a 15-year agreement to sell Constellation Energy Commodities Group an estimated 4 megawatts of solar RECs in Maryland.

Horizon Signs Wind Turbine Agreement with GE Energy

Horizon Wind Energy, a wind project developer, has signed wind turbine supply and service agreements with GE Energy for future U.S. projects.

Plans for Electric Cars in Israel Announced

Israel is a perfect first mass market for electric vehicles; 90 percent of car owners drive less than 70 kilometers per day.

Austin, TX Joins LED Cities Using Energy-Efficient Lighting

The city of Austin, Texas, has joined the LED City program, an international initiative to deploy and promote energy-efficient LED lighting.

Hamilton Sundstrand Expands Green Energy Push

Hamilton Sundstrand and US Renewables Group will commercialize the CSP tower and corresponding molten salt storage system developed by Rocketdyne.

DOE Picks Teams to Compete in 2009 Solar Decathlon

The U.S. DOE has selected the 20 university teams to compete in the fourth Solar Decathlon, which will be held in Washington, D.C., in fall 2009.

BigBelly Solar Named Top Sustainability Idea for 2007

BigBelly Solar has announced that it was named as one of the Top 10 Eco & Sustainability Business Ideas for 2007 by Springwise.com.

GE Energy's Wind Business Shows Record Growth in 2007

GE Energy's agreement with Invenergy of more than $1 billion for wind turbines highlights a year of record growth for the company.

US Wind Power Capacity Surged 45% in 2007, AWEA Says

The U.S. wind energy industry installed 5,244 megawatts (MW) in 2007, injecting an investment of over $9 billion into the economy, the AWEA said.

DOE to Invest $30 Million in Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Projects

The U.S. DOE will invest up to $30 million for cost-shared development and demonstration projects supporting Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs).

SunEdison Pushes Adoption of Utility-Industry Standards

SunEdison is integrating electric utility-industry standards in the engineering, construction, deployment and maintenance of PV systems.

SunPower Signs 2500 MW of Polysilicon Agreements

SunPower has signed two polysilicon agreements to be supplied by a new polysilicon plant located in Saudi Arabia.

San Diego Nonprofits Receive Green Grants From B of A

San Diego nonprofits working to improve the environment have received grants from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation in California.

SCHOTT Solar Pick New Mexico for New Solar Plant

SCHOTT AG will build a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for SCHOTT Solar, Inc. on 80 acres at Mesa del Sol in Albuquerque, N.M.

GE Unit Partners with SunPower on California Solar Projects

GE Energy Financial Services is partnering with SunPower to provide financing for five California solar power projects.

Report Looks at Geothermal Energy Technologies

The report examines everything from power plant basics and their efficiency to advanced technologies for enhanced geothermal systems.

New Report Looks at Concentrated Solar Power

Solar CSP is the fastest growing utility-scale renewable energy alternative after wind power, with up to $20B to be invested in it within five years.

Spire Renames Subsidiary

Bandwidth Semiconductor, Spire’s wholly owned subsidiary, became Spire Semiconductor effective January 1, 2008.

Carmanah Divests of Solar Home Power Inventory

David Egles has purchased the inventories and other assets of Carmanah's solar home power business.

Akeena Licenses New Solar Panel Technology to Suntech

The terms of the licensing agreement authorize Suntech to distribute Akeena's Andalay in Europe, Japan and Australia commencing in January 2008.

Global Wind Power Base to Triple by 2015

Annual MW added for global wind power is expected to increase more than 50 percent from 17.5 GW in 2007 to 30 GW in 2015, EER's forecasts say.

Landscape Architects Name Landscape Trends for 2008

Conducted in December 2007, the informal poll asked leading landscape architects about the top residential and commercial trends for 2008.

ICP Solar Signs Supply Agreement with Shanghai Electric

ICP Solar has signed a two-year supply agreement with Shanghai Electric Solar Energy Co.

Alliance to Save Energy Praises Energy-Saving Law

The Alliance to Save Energy has hailed the recent enactment of H.R. 6 as the most significant energy-efficiency legislation in three decades.

ON Networks Goes Green with Digital TV Show

The video-on-demand series is designed to be an online green resource for consumers buying or building a home, as well as existing home owners.

Google Announces Renewable Energy Initiative

The initiative will focus on advanced solar thermal power, wind power technologies, enhanced geothermal systems and other potential technologies.

NYC, Ottawa Place Orders for Orion Hybrid Transit Buses

Daimler Buses North America has received orders totaling 1,052 Orion VII Next Generation diesel-electric hybrid transit buses.

GM and DOE Announce EcoCAR Challenge

EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge is a new national collegiate competition series kicking off in fall 2008.

Evergreen Solar and Silpro Announce Polysilicon Supply Agree

Evergreen Solar has signed a 10-year polysilicon supply agreement with Silicium de Provence S.A.S. ("Silpro"), with shipments beginning in mid 2010.

Southwestern Energy Providers Want Solar Power Plant

A multi-state consortium of southwestern energy service providers is issuing a RFP for a utility-scale concentrating solar power plant.

Renewable Energy Becoming Mainstream, Report Says

Renewable energy has evolved from an ‘alternative’ source of energy to a mainstream option, according to the REN21 Renewables Global Status Report 2007.

First Solar Acquires Turner Renewable Energy

Phoenix, Ariz.-based First Solar, Inc. has acquired Turner Renewable Energy, LLC for a purchase price of approximately $34.3 million.

TEP Helps Neighborhood Improve Energy Efficiency

TEP is helping the Winterhaven neighborhood improve the energy efficiency of its “Festival of Lights” through the use of LED lights.

Applied Materials Garners Green Energy Innovator Award

Applied Materials was named Green Energy Innovator of the Year for its work on the Applied SunFab Thin Film Line at the Platts Global Energy Awards.

Expansion of Hybrid Trucks Fleet in New York Announced

Coca-Cola is undertaking energy saving measures in New York, including debuting five hybrid-electric trucks to its distribution center in the Bronx.

NREL to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 75%

The U.S. DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent from 2005 to 2009.

EPA Announces Energy Efficiency Action Plan Report

The report provides a framework for states, utilities and other stakeholders when seeking policies and programs to achieve energy efficiency.

Carmanah Revises Approach to Home Power and Transit

Carmanah is taking steps in a focused approach to a more defined suite of solar-powered lighting products and solar power-generating systems.

$3.1 M MassDevelopment Bond Supports 12 Solar Projects

MassDevelopment has announced the closing of $3.1 million in federally sponsored CREBs to support solar installations at 12 Massachusetts facilities.

PermaCity Solar and Schüco USA Join Forces

PermaCity Solar has chosen Schüco USA to supply mounting solutions and lead-free PV modules for several of PermaCity's major PV projects.

ASES Report Looks at Job Growth in Renewable Energy

The report shows that as many as one out of four U.S. workers will be working in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries by 2030.

SPG Solar Is Exclusive Solar Provider for Go Solar Marin

SPG Solar has been selected as the exclusive vendor for the Go Solar Marin volume discount program.

DOE To Invest $21 M for Next-Gen Solar Energy Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy will invest $21.7 million in next-generation PV technology to help accelerate the use of advanced solar power.

KTRB-AM 860 and GBE Present Green Seed Radio

KTRB-AM 860 and Green Building Exchange have teamed up to present Green Seed Radio, an environmental talk radio program.

California Clean Tech Open 2007 Winners Announced

The California Clean Tech Open, a national clean technology business contest, has announced the six category winners of the 2007 competition.

Yes! Solar Solutions Launches National Retail Network

Yes! Solar Solutions is launching a national network of retail energy outlets that feature photovoltaic (PV) solar electric systems.

U.S. and Spain To Develop Solar Decathlon Europe

Spain’s Housing Ministry will establish a framework for a European edition of Solar Decathlon in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy.

FPL Group Plans to Boost U.S. Solar Energy Production

FPL Group has announced a $2.4 billion investment program aimed at increasing US solar thermal energy output and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

Hoku Scientific Announces TCS Engineering Contract

Hoku Materials and Dynamic Engineering have entered into an Engineering Services & Technology Transfer Agreement.

Homeowners Skeptical of Green Products, Survey Says

A poll of 1,200 U.S. homeowners found more than 70% agree that when companies call a home building product green it is just a marketing tactic.

Solar Homes Arrive for Third Solar Decathlon

This week, students from 20 universities are arriving in Washington, D.C., to transform the National Mall into a solar village.

National Solar Tour Day Is This Saturday

Solar homes and buildings in almost every state will be open to visitors for the National Solar Tour this Saturday, October 6.

SCHOTT Solar Plans Expansion of U.S. Solar Business

SCHOTT Solar has announced plans to build a new PV manufacturing facility that will increase its domestic PV production by more than 60 MW.

Fund Offers $3 M for Renewable Projects in Ontario

The Community Power Fund has launched a new $3 million fund to support community-owned renewable energy projects in Ontario.

Survey Looks at Consumers' Green Concerns

Yankelovich's survey found that one-third of consumers feel much more concerned about environmental issues today than a year ago.

PV Manufacturers, Installers Form The Solar Alliance

A number of leading U.S. solar electricity module manufacturers and systems integrators have joined forces to form The Solar Alliance.

NGA Launches Securing a Clean Energy Future

The National Governors Association (NGA) is promoting clean energy policies with the launch of the Securing a Clean Energy Future initiative.

New Jersey BPU Approves NJ Solar Market Change

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has now established a solar market that focuses on the sale of Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs).

OCR Has Free PV Workshops for Builders, Architects

Old Country Roofing, in association with BP Solar, is sponsoring a series of free solar workshops throughout Central and Northern California.

Sokol Blosser Wins Sunset Magazine Green Award

Sokol Blosser Winery's founder and president Susan Sokol Blosser has been awarded Sunset Magazine's prestigious "Green Award."

FTC Announces New EnergyGuide Label

The new EnergyGuide label has a streamlined look and will display estimated yearly operating costs prominently for most appliance types.

CBIA Encourages Buyers to Go Green

California homebuilders are reminding prospective buyers that today's new homes use far less energy than homes built 15 to 20 years ago.