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NREL and Gamesa Begin Work on Next Generation Wind Turbines
Press Release Issued by NREL
NREL has formed a partnership with Gamesa to begin developing new wind turbine components, new control strategies and offshore wind power.
Carmanah Takes on $1.5 Million Fence Lighting Project
Press Release Issued by Carmanah
Carmanah has been contracted to supply $1.5 million in solar security lighting for a Southwestern nuclear power facility.
UC Riverside Receives $2 Million Award for Solar Vehicles
Press Release Issued by UC Riverside
UC Riverside has received a $2 million award for the development of technology to direct the solar energy to electric vehicle charging.
Use of Hydropower Increases by Five Percent Worldwide
Press Release Issued by the Worldwatch Institute
The Worldwatch Institute has revealed that between 2009 and 2010 use of hydropower has increased five percent and reached 3,427 terawatt-hours.
Second Phase of Natick Solar Project Completed
Press Release Issued by Ameresco
Ameresco is celebrating the completion of phase two of a $6.05 million multi-phase solar initiative in Natick, MA.
Duke Energy to Buy Energy from Kings Mountain Solar Project
Press Release Issued by Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas has entered into an agreement to purchase power from Strata Solar's record setting Kings Mountain Solar project.
SEPA Applauds Austin Energy and CPS Energy
Press Release Issued by SEPA
SEPA has issued a statement praising Austin Energy and CPS Energy for hitting milestones on projects that will increase Texas’ solar capacity.
Western Wind Energy Finishes Windstar Project
Press Release Issued by Western Wind Energy Corp
Western Wind Energy has announced completion of the final wind turbine for its Windstar Project.
Conergy Provides Solar Modules for Bear Creek Ranch Project
Press Release Issued by Conergy
Conergy has been selected to provide solar modules and ground mountings for the 470,000 kWh California Bear Creek Ranch solar project.
Solar City Installs Solar Power on New Housing Complex
Press Release Issued by SolarCity
The installation is expected to produce enough electricity to offset 30 percent of usage in the five-story apartment building's common areas.
NextEra Purchases OwnEnergy's Blackwell Wind Farm
Press Release Issued by OwnEnergy
OwnEnergy has announced that it has sold its 60 megawatt project Blackwell Wind Farm to NextEra as well as its contract with Oklahoma Gas & Electric.
GM Unveils Solar Tree at Vehicle Operations Facility
Press Release Issued by MAGE SOLAR
GM has announced that its Company Vehicle Operations Facility in Warren, MI will include a Solar Tree with several vehicle charging stations.
Carmanah Scores $1.4 Million Rooftop Installation Contract
Press Release Issued by Carmanah
Carmanah was contracted by a commercial refrigeration service provider in Southern Ontario to install a 250 kW solar rooftop photovoltaic system.
ET Solar Provides Solar Modules to a Green House Project
Press Release Issued by ET Solar Group Corp.
The transparent and frameless mono-crystalline modules installed on the rooftops of an agricultural greenhouse were grid-connected last month.
Four Solar Projects Could Support Over 350 Homes Annually
Press Release Issued by Astronergy
This is just four of many other projects that Astronergy panels have been specified, which will executed in Tennessee in 2012.
Ormat to Provide Financing for Geothermal New Mexico Project
Press Release Issued by Cyrq
The project has an agreement with Ormat Nevada to construct a binary geothermal plant in the southwest corner of the state near the town of Animas.
Google Pulls Plug on Renewable Energy Initiative

The initiative was developed to drive down the cost of renewable energy and at this time the company felt others were more capable to do the research.
Nevada Completes First Non-solar Renewable Energy Project
Press Release Issued by Southern Nevada
The Goodsprings Energy Recovery Station is the first renewable energy project owned by NV Energy.
New Technology Converts Electricity Surpluses into Methane
Press Release Issued by Solar Consulting GmbH
SolarFuel has announced it is building a pilot facility for the manufacture of the Audi AG that will convert energy surpluses into methane fuel.
First AZ Sun Facility Generates Power for 4,200 Customers
Press Release Issued by APS
APS and First Solar completed a 17-megawatt Paloma Solar Power Plant – the first facility to reach commercial operation as part of the AZ Sun Program.
Data Center Energy Park Engages CH2M HILL
Press Release Issued by the CH2M HILL
Founders of Niobrara Energy Park partner with CH2M HILL's IDC Architects to develop a unified vision of the project's short and long-term potential.
United Solar to Supply Solar Cells Under New Initiative
Press Release Issued by UNI-SOLAR
United Solar will provide an order of 600 kilowatts of photovoltaic cells to GP Solar, a GP Batteries company from Hong Kong.
Post Properties Now Offers Electric Vehicle Charging
Press Release Issued by GE
Atlanta-based Post Properties has added two GE electrical charging stations to cater to the increased popularity of electric vehicles.
Sign Company First to Manufacture 100 % Through Solar Power
Press Release Issued by MAGE SOLAR
Philadelphia Sign Company has implemented MAGE SOLAR's POWERTEC PLUS solar energy system for its manufacturing operations.
Juhl Wind Begins 7th Community Wind Project
Press Release Issued by Juhl Wind
Juhl Wind has begun construction on the GL Wind LLC wind power system for the town of Lewiston, Minn.
Food Manufacturing Plant Implements Power on Demand
Press Release Issued by Arista Power
Food manufacturer Zweigle has purchased Arista Power's Power-on-Demand system to help the company store excess energy and reduce costs.
NH School Adds Solar Hot Air without Capital Investment
Press Release Issued by Enerconcept Technologies
Sanborn Regional High School has signed one of the first ever power purchase agreements for solar hot air.
Aegis Solar Energy Designs Solar Array for SCSU
Press Release Issued by Aegis Solar
Aegis Solar has completed work on a large-scale, solar-panel array for a dormitory at Southern Connecticut State University.
ZF Wind Power Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Georgia
Press Release Issued by AWEA
ZF Wind Power has completed its new $98 million manufacturing facility which will provide Georgia with a vital injection of jobs.
Wind Center Receives $523,751 Grant
Press Release Issued by North American Wind Research and Training Center
The North American Wind Research and Training Center was awarded $523,751 for the Wind Center of Excellence Grant.
Highly Energy Efficient Solar-powered Houses on Display
Press Release Issued by the U.S. Department of Energy
Collegiate teams featuring over 4,000 students have descended on the National Mall's West Potomac Park to compete in the Solar Decathlon.
SolarCity to Partner with Military Housing Developers
Press Release Issued by SolarCity
Project SolarStrong would be the largest residential solar project in U.S. history.
ProductDesign Helps Design Groundbreaking New Bus
Press Release Issued by Altair
Altair ProductDesign has announced the completion of the the world’s first series hydraulic hybrid transit bus.
Atlanta’s Opens First Public EV-Charging Station
Press Release Issued by MAGE SOLAR
Atlanta has launched its first EV-charging station, which includes MAGE SOLAR's photovoltaic panels.
Solar Mosaic Launches Crowdfunded Solar Project
Press Release Issued by Solar Mosaic
Solar Mosiac has announced a crowdfunded project designed to provide low income home owners with solar power.
Sixty-nine Projects are Advancing Solar Technology
Press Release Issued by the U.S. Department of Energy
The projects will accelerate research and development to increase efficiency, lower costs, and advance cutting-edge technologies.
Two Dot Wind Farm Exemplifies Community Wind Development
Press Release Issued by NorthWestern Energy
NorthWestern Energy and OwnEnergy, Inc. signed a 25-year Qualifying Facility Agreement, for the 9.7 megawatt Two Dot Wind Farm.
Clean Energy Company Uses Inventor for Digital Prototyping
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
SunPods creates modular solar array units that help make solar power more accessible and affordable.
Project to be Large Non-Utility Owned Solar Installation
Press Release Issued by Yingli Green Energy
The 10 MW solar plant will use 55,000 YGE-235 Series high efficiency, multicrystalline modules, which deliver a module efficiency of up to 15 percent.
PVTC Receives Funding to Create PV Manufacturing Facility
Press Release Issued by SVTC
PVTC has received $85 million from the Department of Energy to create PV Manufacturing Development Facility in Silicon Valley.
Company Announces Largest Solar Initiative in its Portfolio
Press Release Issued by Westfield
Westfield announced two solar energy initiatives in L.A., totaling $6 million, taking place at Westfield Topanga and Westfield Fashion Square.
First Solar to Begin Exporting Photovoltaic Modules to India
Press Release Issued by First Solar
First Solar has announced an agreement with Ex-Im Bankto receive $16 million to fund the export of solar modules to India.
Retail Property Group Announces $6 Million Solar Project
Press Release Issued by Westfield Group
The Westfield Group has announced that two of its Los Angeles properties will implement over $6 million in solar technology.
It's Official: Research Support Facility is LEED Platinum
Press Release Issued by NREL
NREL's second LEED Platinum building is a replicable model of energy efficient commercial office design.
From the Rooftop to the Grocery Store
Press Release Issued by Gotham Greens
Gotham Greens, the nation's first-ever commercial hydroponic urban rooftop greenhouse, has officially launched.
Project Will Enable Wide Distribution of Solar Power in U.S.
Press Release Issued by the U.S. Department of Energy
Secretary Chu announced the offer of a conditional commitment to provide a partial guarantee for a $1.4 billion loan to support Project Amp.
14.1 Megawatt Project Planned for Mcgraw-Hill Facility
Press Release Issued by McGraw-Hill
The system will offset the need for other energy sources to run McGraw-Hill's offices in East Windsor including the Corporation's growing data center.
Solar System Construction at Bloomberg Campus to Begin Soon
Press Release Issued by SunPower
The eight-acre, ground-mounted solar tracking system will be completed by 2012 and is expected to generate 58 percent of the facility's electricity.
Cycle Ranch in Texas Moves to Next Phase
Press Release Issued by Here Enterprises Inc.
Here Enterprises is completing electrical work that will bring the wind park up to specification for tie-in to the local utility.
Macy's Building Delivers Operational Savings
Press Release Issued by SunPower
The system features the SunPower T5 Solar Roof Tile that approximately doubles the energy generated per square meter compared to flat mounted systems.
Pfister Energy Customizes PV Parking Deck
Press Release Issued by Pfister Energy
What was once underutilized space will now generate electricity for the parking deck and the adjacent Bergen County Administration building.
500-unit Apartment Community Heated by Fuel Cell
Press Release Issued by UTC Power
The Octagon is the first residential building in the State of New York to be powered and heated by a 400 kilowatt fuel cell from UTC Power.
UTC Power Fuel Cell will Power and Heat Hamden High School
Press Release Issued by UTC Power
The 400 kW fuel cell will provide 90 percent of the school's annual electricity requirements and its byproduct thermal energy will heat the school.
Pepsi Manufacturing Facility to Earn LEED Gold
Press Release Issued by PepsiCo
The manufacturing site features energy and water reduction, solar panels and construction recycling.
Three Solar Power Generation Contracts Signed in San Diego
Press Release Issued by San Diego Gas & Electric
SDG&E and subsidiaries of Soitec Solar Development signed two contracts for 125 MW of solar energy to be generated in the utility’s service territory.
565kW of UNI-SOLAR PVs will Power Railway Station
Press Release Issued by United Solar
This 565kW solar product is expected to save more than $118,000 in annual energy costs and will provide a carbon offset of 670 metric tons per year.
South Kent Wind Farm to Create Ontario Jobs and Revenue
Press Release Issued by Pattern Energy
The 270 MW wind farm is estimated to produce enough electricity each year to power more than 73,000 local homes.
Rooftop Systems Feed Solar Electricity Directly Into Grid
Press Release Issued by PSE&G
The 2.8-MW project is part of PSE&G’s Solar 4 All program that is spurring economic growth in New Jersey and creating jobs.
UNT Receives $2 Million Grant for Wind Turbines
Press Release Issued by the University of North Texas
Three wind turbines will feed the grid providing power to UNT’s football stadium and other buildings on the west side of Interstate 35E.
1.5 MW Biogas Plant Started in March 2011
Press Release Issued by WELTEC BIOPOWER
Starting from early 2012, biomethane is to be fed into the natural gas grid in Germany, generating power and heat for about 3,000 households.
807 kW of Solar Power Installed on Six Schools
Press Release Issued by United Solar
The installations are expected to save the district more than $152,533 annually and will provide a carbon offset of 824 metric tons per year.
19.8 MW Danielson Wind Project Completed
Press Release Issued by Juhl Wind
Juhl Wind completed construction of utility scale wind project in Meeker County, MN near the city of Atwater.
Pythagoras Solar and Willis Tower Collaborate on Project
Press Release Issued by Pythagoras Solar
Pythagoras Solar installs first-to-market solar windows in skyscraper for energy efficiency, solar power generation and architectural flexibility.
EPC Agreement Made to Build a 10.5 MW Solar Park in Ontario
Press Release Issued by Canadian Solar Inc.
The EPC agreement will optimize turnkey solutions for utility-scale solar parks and create new clean energy jobs.
400 Low-Income Families to Receive Solar
Press Release Issued by Yingli Green Energy
The collaboration marks the largest module donation to GRID in its history and will generate $10 million in energy savings for working families.
Roof on Headquarter Offices of M.C. Dean Goes Solar
Press Release Issued by Pfister Energy
Pfister Energy teamed up with Kinsley Construction to install the 66.512 kW(DC) solar integrated roofing system.
Greater Sandhill PV Solar Power Plant is Largest in Colorado
Press Release Issued by SunPower
Greater Sandhill is generating enough power to serve the annual electricity needs of nearly 5,000 homes.
Adams Wind Project Completed
Press Release Issued by Juhl Wind
The project utilizes 12 Alstom ECO 86 Wind Turbine Generators and will sell the clean energy to Xcel Energy under a Power Purchase Agreement.
Solar at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is Up and Running
Press Release Issued by Ford Motor Company
The system is the result of collaboration between Ford, DTE Energy, Xtreme Power, the city of Wayne and the state of Michigan.
Datapipe Joins EPA’s Green Power Leadership Club
Press Release Issued by Datapipe
Datapipe announced that all of its U.S. based data centers are now powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
Solar System to Meet Up to 70% Building's Hot Water Load
Press Release Issued by SunWater Solar
System will heat water for 65 apartment units and garner a $42,785 CSI-Thermal rebate.
Solar Project in California to Save School $8 Million
Press Release Issued by Chevron Energy Solutions
The 2.1 MW solar project will save over $8 million and offset approximately 80 percent of the combined utility energy demand for two high schools.
Rooftop Solar System Utilizes Advanced Technology
Press Release Issued by PSE&G
PSE&G marked the completion of a rooftop solar installation at the utility’s Central Division Headquarters in Somerset, NJ.
50 kW Installation will Save School around $15,000 a Year
Press Release Issued by SCHOTT Solar
The system is the fourth in the state of New Mexico to be funded through a grant system initiated in 2009.
CleanTech Innovations Wins Wind Tower Supply Contract
Press Release Issued by CleanTech Innovations, Inc.
The announcement of the new contract received was made possible by successful $20 million in financing consummated on December 13, 2010.
2.5 MW Biofuels Project Planned in Bucharest, Romania
Press Release Issued by Adama Technologies
The permitting process has begun; recent changes in applicable law have streamlined this process so that permits can be expected in 3-6 months' time.
Bella Energy to Provide Solar Installation
Press Release Issued by Key Equipment Finance
Investment is expected to generate $500,000 in cash flow for the town of Superior over the life of the solar panels.
Solar Panel System Allows for Silver LEED Status
Press Release Issued by GridPoint, Inc.
GridPoint announced the powering of a 59 kW photovoltaic solar array at HOLT CAT’s new San Antonio training and support facility.
Honeywell to Develop Smart Grid Pilot Project in China
Press Release Issued by Honeywell
Proof-of-concept pilot will evaluate potential of wide-scale deployment, and support development of industry standards.
360 kW Solar Electric Array Will Power Sports Complex
Press Release Issued by Vanguard Energy Partners
The grid-tied array will help transform the arena into a high-performance net-zero electric building.
DOE Loan to Support Construction of Thin Film PV Modules
Press Release Issued by Solopower
High volume manufacturing facility in Wilsonville, Oregon will increase availability of thin film solar modules and provide 500 permanent jobs.
Huntington Bank Displays Renewable Energy Commitment
Press Release Issued by Huntington Bank
Renewable energy pilot will drive study for future Huntington wind turbine use.
United Solar Completes 1.05 MW Solar System for School
Press Release Issued by United Solar
Project is one of many where schools nationwide have turned to United Solar for green energy solutions.
Dynamic Solar Breaks Ground on and Finishes Two Projects
Press Release Issued by Dynamic Solar
Dynamic Solar completed and commissioned a 300kW rooftop project in New Jersey and broke ground on a 792kW ground-mounted system in Stevens, PA.
School District Teaches Hands-on Energy Conservation
Press Release Issued by GridPoint, Inc.
Irving Independent School District selected GridPoint to design, engineer and install a 582-kw solar panel system on Lady Bird Johnson Middle School.
College Flips the Switch on Solar Parking Canopy Project
Press Release Issued by SunEdison
Ceremony to commemorate the activation of the 1.2 megawatt (MW) solar parking canopy located on the CSUB campus.
Marglen Industries Opts for 95.2 kw Solar System
Press Release Issued by Solyndra
The project is the largest in the Southeast to use Solyndra’s unique cylindrical thin-film solar energy system.
Iberdrola Renewables to Purchase 100 MW from Ohio Wind Farm
Press Release Issued by Iberdrola Renewables
Iberdrola Renewables will purchase output from the 304-MW Blue Creek Wind Farm, which Iberdrola Renewables is building in western Ohio.
Alternative Energy Projects Part of Cox Conserves Program
Press Release Issued by Cox Communications
Combined, three installations produce enough clean energy to annually power 1,200 average-sized homes by generating a total of 1.6 megawatts.
Installer Chosen for First Phase of Cycle Ranch Wind Project
Press Release Issued by PR Newswire
Here Enterprises has tapped Collier Services to install Talon variable pitch wind turbines on its Floresville, Texas property.
Gamesa Signs Framework Technology Cooperation Agreement
Press Release Issued by Gamesa
Gamesa aims to install two anchored and two floating turbines at the experimental offshore wind laboratory off the coast of Tarragona, Spain.
Project Purifies Wastewater Biogas into Natural Gas
Press Release Issued by SoCalGas
Demonstration project is first in California to purify methane gas from wastewater treatment plant for potential use in homes and businesses.
Giumarra Vineyards Corporation Installs PV System
Press Release Issued by HelioPower
Vineyard initiates clean energy strategy with photovoltaic system at its main production and cold storage facility in Bakersfield, CA.
Suplier Sees Significant Energy Savings With Solar Energy
Press Release Issued by Franklin Products
Franklin Products announced the powering of a 100 kW photovoltaic solar array at Franklin’s Dallas manufacturing and distribution facility.
Zotos Supports New Development Of Clean Renewable Resources
Press Release Issued by Zotos International
Zotos International Inc. announced today that it has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Green Power Partnership.
Naperville, Illinois Selects Elster Smart Grid Solutions
Press Release Issued by Elster
Smart Grid deployment to provide Naperville energy customers with innovative tools for managing energy use.
RMT Commences Two Wind Projects
Press Release Issued by Western Wind Energy Corp.
Western Wind selected RMT to construct two wind energy facilities in Tehachapi, California and in Mohave County, Arizona.
SCHOTT Solar PV is Featured on Net Zero Green Home
Press Release Issued by SCHOTT Solar
The BuiltSmart Resource Center achieved a HERS score of negative three, making it one of the most energy efficient homes in Texas.
EnviroMission Maintains China Solar Tower Development Rights
Press Release Issued by EnviroMission Limited
EnviroMission owns the rights to develop Solar Tower renewable energy power station technology in China.
Solar Farm Could Power 700 Average-sized Homes
Press Release Issued by Duke Energy
GreenCo Solutions will buy all RECs generated by the facility to assist its members in meeting their solar power requirement.
Land Resources Acquisition for Solar Power Plants Announced
Press Release Issued by Euro Solar Parks
Euro Solar Parks announces the completion of its first acquisition of two strategic land resources.
Four Different Coca-Cola Sites Get Solar Upgrade
Press Release Issued by Solar Integrated Technologies
More than three megawatts have been installed on different sites of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company in Italy.
Early Surveys of the Lightning Dock Project Provide Promise
Press Release Issued by Raser Technologies
Raser expects the Lightning Dock project will produce 15 MW available for sale.
Santa Clara Medical Center Goes Live with Solar Power
Press Release Issued by Kaiser Permanente
Solar panels to provide energy at Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Clara Medical Center.
Option to Lease has been Approved for Lake Erie Wind Project
Press Release Issued by Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation
The option to lease brings the Lake Erie wind project one step closer to making it a reality.
Energy Provider Purchases 24-megawatt Wind Project
Press Release Issued by NorthWestern Energy
The project, which was submitted to NorthWestern, is consistent with recent Montana legislation that provides for the reintegration of the utility.
UNI-SOLAR Laminates Provide Unique Solution for Cruise Ship
Press Release Issued by Energy Conversion Devices
UNI-SOLAR's laminates have been implemented in the Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas shopping district.
Calgary International Airport Receives Energy Upgrade
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
A new International Concourse will incorporate sustainable design principles, reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact.
First Phase of Construction of Yardville Solar Farm Complete
Press Release Issued by PSEG
PSE&G’s largest solar facility will provide customers with clean electricity when completed this year.
Green Senior Living Community Shoots for LEED Platinum
Press Release Issued by PR Newswire
Affirmed Housing Group to celebrate opening of Magnolia Court, anticipated to be the greenest affordable senior living community on the west coast.
70 MW PV Power Plant in Italy is Successfully Interconnected
Press Release Issued by SunEdison
The deployment, which is the largest single-operating PV solar power plant in Europe, was completed and interconnected in a nine-month time period.
New Project to Explore Biomass Energy for Northern Minnesota
Press Release Issued by Dovetail Partners
The project is being led by Dovetail Partners in conjunction with University of Minnesota researchers and Cook County Local Energy Project members.
Construction Commences at 18 MW-ac Project in NJ
Press Release Issued by RMT
RMT has contracted with Pilesgrove Solar LLC to construct the largest solar energy facility in the Northeastern U.S.
Air Force Academy to Host 30-acre, 6-megawatt PV System
Press Release Issued by SunPower
Construction will begin this month on the 30-acre site, and the plant is expected to be operational by summer 2011.
SunPower Signs Solar Agreement with Iberdrola Renewables
Press Release Issued by SunPower
The 30-megawatt PV solar power plant, the San Luis Valley Solar Ranch, is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2011.
GlaxoSmithKline Takes Renewables Commitment to Next Level
Press Release Issued by GlaxoSmithKline
GSK begins installing North America’s largest rooftop solar array at its Northeast Regional Distribution Center in York, Pa.
50 kW Installation Thanks to Governor’s Grant Program
Press Release Issued by SCHOTT
The system uses over 200 Albuquerque-made SCHOTT POLY solar modules and will yield an energy savings to the school of more than $20,000 annually.
100kW Wind Turbine will Power Island School
Press Release Issued by Alteris Renewables
Alteris Renewables is helping Nantucket High School lower its energy costs and showcase environmentally responsible strategies with a wind turbine.
Interior Secretary Approves Solar Electric Generating System
Press Release Issued by U.S. Department of the Interior
Power tower project could produce up to 370 megawatts of clean energy, enough to power 111,000 to 277,500 American homes.
New Mexico’s Largest Solar Array Unveiled
Press Release Issued by SCHOTT Solar
Project created local jobs along the solar value chain from manufacturer to distributor to installer and subcontractors.
Solar Purchase Agreement Between REIT and National Retailers
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
Kimco Realty Corporation and American Capital Energy (ACE) recently announced the completion of a 800kW photovoltaic solar rooftop array.
Luke Air Force Base to have Solar Power System
Press Release Issued by SunPower
Scheduled for completion in the summer of 2011, it is expected to be the largest solar power installation at a U.S. government facility.
Low Cost Energy will Reduce Customer Bills
Press Release Issued by OG&E
OG&E to build and operate a new wind farm in northwestern Oklahoma.
Woodstock Municipal Wind System is Up and Running
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
Juhl Wind Inc., the Leader in Community Wind Power, announced the recent completion and startup of the $1.8 million Woodstock Municipal wind system.
SEEsuite Smart Grid Command and Control Platform Selected
Press Release Issued by NorthWestern Energy
NorthWestern Energy selects Lockheed Martin’s SEEsuite Smart Grid platform to provide demand response management and integrated situational awareness.
Construction Started on the Trenton Solar Farm
Press Release Issued by PSE&G
The 1.3 megawatt facility will provide customers with clean electricity when completed this fall.
Solar Arrays to Supply Over 100% of Electricity Needs
Press Release Issued by Butte College
By May 2011 Butte College will be grid positive—producing more clean energy from sustainable on-site solar power than it uses.
Global Wind Day
Press Release Issued By Federal Republic of Germany
The Global Wind Day campaign is aimed at raising awareness of wind energy and the important role it plays in renewable energy production.
Massive Solar Project Begins in Florida

The Florida Light and Power utility has started work on one of the world's largest solar projects.
SolarDock Chosen For Its Non-Penetrating Mounting Racks
By SolarDock
SolarDock, Kaiserman Company and Union Electric Contracting announced installation of a 43.05 kW photovoltaic solar array has begun.
Autodesk Inventor Helps Scale Solar Speed Development
Press Issued by Autodesk
Utility Scale Solar is using Autodesk Inventor software to accelerate development of its sun-tracking systems, while saving millions of dollars.
Unique Solar Plant Design in the Works

The $32 million dollar plan will use 45 acres of parabolic mirrors to power a proprietary thermal system to gather the sun’s heat and light.
Magma Energy Reports Successful Soda Lake Flow Test
Press Release Issued by Magma Energy
Magma Energy has announced the successful flow test of Soda Lake production well 45A-33 which will provide 3 MW of net power.
Fact Sheet: Clean Energy Technology Announcements
Press Release Issued by DOE
At the Copenhagen climate conference the DOE announced the launch of a new initiative to promote clean energy technologies in developing countries.
New DOE 1.5 Research Wind Turbine
Press Release Issued by DOE
The turbine, a large-scale wind turbine fully owned by DOE, will serve as a platform for research projects aimed at improving wind technology.
Cob Collection Trials for Cellulosic Biomass Successful
Press Release Issued by POET
POET’s first cob collection of 2009 is complete and the company continues to work to find the best means for harvesting cellulosic feedstock.
Berkeley Bowl West Celebrates Grand Opening, Ribbon-Cutting
Press Release Issued by Sun Light & Power
New, solar-power building uses 636 solar panels installed by Sun Light & Power to produce 111 kW of electricity.
Carmanah to Power Telecom Project with Solar Technology
Press Release Issued By Carmanah Technologies Corporation
The project to supply solar power systems in North Africa will power a network of telecommunications towers.
Possible $85 Million Loan for Geothermal Plant
Press Release Issued by U.S. Geothermal Inc.
U.S. Geothermal Inc. announced it has been selected to enter into due diligence review on an $85 million loan for its Neal Hot Springs project.
Record Solar Power Deal Signed
Press Release Issued by Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Power output of solar projects is expected to equal the consumption of 530,000 average homes.
Grand Canyon Goes Solar
Media Alert Issued by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
The National Park Service and APS Host Celebration.
1.2-mW SunPower Solar Power System to be Built
Press Release Issued by SunPower Corporation
Largest solar rooftop system financed under PSE&G's solar loan program; may generate nearly 100 percent of the power requirement.
Eos Estate Winery Find Energy Answers
Press Release Issued by Conergy Solar Energy Solutions
The solar energy solutions were provided by the global solar experts at Conergy, who design, distribute or install solar energy systems.
PlanetSolar Taps Autodesk Digital Prototyping Software
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Autodesk is sponsoring a unique project from PlanetSolar to produce the world's largest solar-powered sailboat.
2.8MW Solar Installation Nears Completion
Press Release Issued by Evergreen Solar
When finished, the 2.8 megawatt solar installation will be one of Germany’s largest.
World's Largest Solar Deal Signed
Press Release by Edison International
The series of contracts for 1,300 megawatts of clean solar thermal power will generate enough to serve nearly 845,000 homes.
US Wind Force Files Notice of Intent
Press Release By US Wind Force
The notice begins the process necessary to obtain a siting certificate for its proposed Mineral County wind project.
Xcel Energy Harnesses Wind
Press Release Issued by NREL
The forecasts will help operators power down traditional plants.
ILMB Grants Hawkeye “Investigative Use Permit”
Press Release Issued by Hawkeye Energy Corp.
Hawkeye has been granted an “Investigative Use Permit” (IP) under the Land Act from the department of Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB)......
EPRI Evaluate Adding Solar Energy to Coal Plants
Press Release by Electric Power Research Institute
EPRI has launched the second of two projects to help electric power companies add solar energy to fossil-fueled electric power plants.
Colorado Governor Dedicates New Solar Power System
Press Release Issued by BP Solar
The 1.2-megawatt solar power system will help the university control utility costs as prices and usage increase over time.
Dell Children’s Medical wins LEED-Platinum Certification
Press Release Issued by TBG Partners
Sustainable elements such as abundant natural light, renewable building materials and a power plant were all incorporated in the hospital’s site plan.
DOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Biorefinery Projects
Press Release Issued by DOE
Projects will demonstrate continued commitment to develop sustainable, cost-competitive advanced biofuels.
Siemens Installs Photovoltaic Plant
Press Release Issued by Siemens Energy
The solar power installation will generate more than 750 megawatt-hours of climate-friendly electricity per year.
BP Solar Announces Completion Of Solar Power Pilot Project
Press Release Issued by BP Solar
BP Solar completed its solar power construction program for Wal-Mart.
Facility Named Canada's Solar Project of the Year
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
Carmanah receives CanSIA Award for "Jean Canfield Building" Solar Power System.
Maryland’s Largest Solar-power Project Yet
Press Release Issued by John E. Kelly & Sons
One of Maryland’s largest solar-power projects to be built in Prince George County.
Colorado Dairy Goes Solar
Press Release Issued by MarketWire
Dairy will run partly on solar energy, as 50 percent of its electricity needs are met by solar power system.
JCPenney Breaks Ground on Future LEED Store

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. broke ground last week in Fairview, Texas, on its first store registered and expected to obtain LEED certification.
HelioVolt Opens First Solar Thin Film Factory

HelioVolt Corporation has opened in Austin, Texas, its first factory for manufacturing high-performance thin film solar energy products; the facility has LEED certification.
Columbia Sportswear Starts Solar Installation

Columbia Sportswear has begun installation of a 100 KW grid-tied solar electric system at Columbia's Portland, Ore., headquarters.
Mitsubishi Electric to Power Large Solar Winery Project

The 1.2 MW solar installation at Constellation Wines US’ Gonzales Winery in Monterey County, Calif., will cover 170,000 square feet of the main winery warehouse roof.
California Planned Community Offers Solar as Standard

Pinn Bros. Fine Homes has announced the opening of Palmilla in Brentwood, Calif.--the nation's largest master-planned community to offer solar modules as standard.
Premier Power Installs Large Bi-Directional Solar Trackers

Premier Power has completed installation of its phase of the nation's largest “bi-directional solar trackers."
Chipolte Mexican Grill Launches

Chipotle Mexican Grill, a national restaurant company, is now opening a “green” restaurant in Gurnee, Ill., with a six-kilowatt wind turbine on site.
Rutgers Breaks Ground on Largest Campus Solar System in U.S.

Rutgers broke ground last week for the construction of a 7-acre solar energy facility--the largest system on a single campus in the U.S.
Open Energy's SolarSave PV Glass Powers Green Museum

Open Energy has completed its largest solar electric installation for the new California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Calif.
Toyota, SunPower Complete Single-Roof Solar Installation

Toyota and SunPower have announced the completion of the largest single-roof solar power installation in North America.
Applied Materials Completes Large Solar Installations

Applied Materials and SunPower have completed two SunPower solar power systems at Applied Materials' corporate facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Major Motion Multiplex Cinema Goes Solar

Cinema West's Fairfax 5 Theatres in Fairfax, Calif., is the first major motion multiplex cinema in the U.S. to go solar, the company says.
US DOE Inaugurates PV System at Headquarters

The U.S. DOE inaugurated this week one of the largest solar power systems in the nation’s capital, installed atop its headquarters building.
Two San Diego Habitat for Humanity Homes Feature Solar

San Diego Habitat for Humanity recently partnered with non-profit GRID Alternatives and sustainable energy companies BP Solar and Stellar Solar.
Denver Airport Dedicates 2 MW Solar System

A 2 MW solar energy system spanning 7 1/2 acres was recently dedicated at Denver International Airport (DIA).
Largest Solar Energy Plant in Pennsylvania Announced

A site in Nesquehoning, Penn., will be home to a 10.6 megawatt ground-mounted solar-energy-generating plant--the largest solar plant in Pennsylvania.
Clipper Windpower and BP to Develop 5,050MW Wind Project

Clipper Windpower has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with BP Alternative Energy to develop the 5,050 MW South Dakota-sited Titan wind energy project.
Four CCEF-Supported Commercial Solar Installations Completed

The CCEF has announced that four of the PV projects that it funded through its On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation Program are now completed.
CSU-Pueblo To Install 1 MW Solar System

Colorado State University-Pueblo soon will be the home of a solar electric system in excess of 1 megawatt.
Sopogy Breaks Ground on MicroCSP Solar Farm in Hawaii

The solar farm is the first of its kind in the world to make large-scale use of Sopogy’s solar concentrating systems technologies.
FLP Picks SunPower to Build Largest PV Power Plant in US

SunPower has been selected by FLP to build the largest PV power plant in the US and a second power plant at the Kennedy Space Center.
Cottage Living’s Idea Home Features REC Solar System

Cottage Living’s “green” Idea Home features a 2.88 kilowatt Mitsubishi Electric solar system installed by REC Solar.
Atlantic Central Logistics To Have 700 kW Roof PV System

The PV system will consist of over 4,000 SunTech modules and SatCon inverters.
Habitat for Humanity Project Has Day4 Energy Solar Modules

Day4 Energy has completed 16 solar systems at the Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Work Project in San Pedro, Calif.
BP Breaks Ground on Wind Project in Kansas

Located 60 miles southwest of Wichita, Kan., Flat Ridge I will utilize 40 Clipper 2.5 MW C-96 wind turbine generators.
UTC Power to Supply Fuel Cells for World Trade Center Site

The New York Power Authority has selected UTC Power to supply 12 fuel cells (4.8 MW total) at the World Trade Center site in Manhattan.
Solar-Powered Rice Plant Uses Mitsubishi PV Modules

Mitsubishi Electric has provided over 5,500 photovoltaic (PV) modules for a 1 MW solar electric system at Far West Rice Mills in Nelson, Calif.
Atlantic City Center to Have Largest Solar Array in US

Pepco Energy Services has an agreement with the Atlantic City Convention Center to install the largest single roof-mounted solar array in the U.S.
California Affordable Housing Community Gets Solar

The Crescent Park apartments in Richmond, Calif., are now the largest, solar-powered affordable housing community in the U.S.
Solar Technologies Installs Solar System for Brockman

Solar Technologies recently completed a 74.6 kW solar power system for Brockman Farming, Inc. in Madera County, Calif.
SPG Solar and TTI Unveil Floatovoltaic Solar Array

The Floatovoltaic installation, designed and installed by SPG Solar with technology developed by TTI, couples PV energy with water.
PPL Announces Large Rooftop Solar Installation

PPL Renewable Energy announced last week plans to design, construct and operate a 1.7-megawatt solar system for Schering-Plough Corp. in Summit, N.J.
SolarCity Completes Installation at EBay Campus

SolarCity has completed the largest commercial solar power installation in San Jose, Calif., on eBay's North campus.
Akeena Solar Brings Solar Power to Star Quality Concrete

Akeena Solar's Star Quality Concrete installation will be the largest commercial solar power system in San Jose, Calif.
FedEx Adds More Solar-Powered Operations to Facilities

FedEx has completed the installation of a solar-electric system in Whittier, Calif., and is nearing completion on a similar facility in Fontana, Calif.
Southern California Community Features Solar as Standard

Each of the 56 single-family detached homes to be built at Harmony at CenterStone Estates will be topped by a 2.3-kW solar roof tile system.
Atkins-designed BWTC Spins Turbines for First Time

The three 29m-diameter turbine blades on Bahrain’s landmark are the first to be integrated on such a scale into a commercial development.
GoSolarMarin Community Solar Discount Program Concludes

SPG Solar has announced the conclusion of being the selected provider for the GoSolarMarin Community Discount Program in Marin County, Calif.
Kohl's Opens Largest Green Photo Studio in United States

The 100,000-square-foot facility is expected to earn LEED Gold certification and will be the only LEED-certified photo studio in the country.
CCEF Approves $1.3 M Grant for Solar Installation at Thule

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) has approved a $1.3 million grant for a 318 kW DC solar PV system at Thule’s Seymour, Conn., headquarters.
FLP to Construct 250 MW Solar Plant in Mojave Desert

FPL Energy plans to construct, own and operate a 250-megawatt solar plant in the Mojave Desert to be called the Beacon Solar Energy Project.
SMUD and Woodside Homes to Build 1,500 Solar Homes

Nearly 1,500 solar-powered, energy-efficient SolarSmart homes will be built, according to an agreement between SMUD and Woodside Homes.
The Palazzo Las Vegas is Largest LEED Building in World

According to USGBC, The Palazzo is not only the largest LEED-certified building in the world, but is over four times bigger than the second-largest.
Open Energy Corporation Signs Solar Communities Project

Open Energy will finance $480,000 and install 1.2 kW systems at 47 condominium townhomes at the Pacific Station development in Encinitas, Calif.
EnXco Finishes Black River Farm Solar Project

EnXco has completed development and construction of a 143 kW solar project at the Black River Farm equestrian training facility in Ringoes, N.J.
Good To Go Eco-Convenience Center Launches Outlet

Good to Go, the nation's first ecologically friendly convenience store, car wash and alternate fuel station will open on May 1, 2008, in Wisconsin.
USGBC Highlights Ranch House at Del Sur

The Ranch House is the first private-enterprise, new construction building to achieve Platinum LEED rating in California.
Nationals Park Goes Green

The ballpark is saving millions of gallons of water, using efficient field lighting, adding a green roof and incorporating recycling.
SolarCraft Does Solar System for Jacuzzi Family Vineyard

SolarCraft has completed design and installation of a 124 kW solar electric system for Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif.
Hoku Solar Has Contract With Hawaiian Beer Distributor

Hoku Solar has signed a definitive agreement with Paradise Beverages to install a PV power system at its Oahu facility.
EI Solutions Installs PV System for Sony Pictures

EI Solutions has installed a 235kW solar electricity system for Sony Pictures Entertainment at its historic studio lot in Culver City, Calif.
WorldWater Gets $4M Solar Contract from Ocean City, NJ

The city council of Ocean City, N.J., has awarded WorldWater a contract to build a $4 million solar system for the city.
Aurora Inverters Picked for Spain's Largest PV Installation

Power-One Aurora PVI-Central inverters have been selected for use in what will be the second largest renewable-energy facility in the world.
MV Beluga SkySails Completes Voyage with Towing Kite

The first flights of the SkySails 160-square-meter towing kite propulsion system substituted for 20 percent of the engine’s power.
Abu Dhabi Breaks Ground on Zero-Carbon Future City

Last month, Abu Dhabi broke ground on Masdar City, the world’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car-free city.
Pinn Bros. Builds San Jose Solar LEED Neighborhoods

Pinn Bros. is building San Jose, Calif.'s first solar-powered and LEED-certified single-family neighborhoods.
Honeywell to Install Solar Panels at Water Storage Facility

The solar panels will generate more than 104,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, almost 20% of the power needed for Evergreen Reservoir.
New World of Coca-Cola Earns LEED Gold Status

The Coca-Cola Company's new World of Coca-Cola attraction in Atlanta has achieved official “green” status as an environmentally friendly building.
Portland Habilitation Center Announces Solar System

Portland Habilitation Center Northwest will soon host the largest solar electric system in the state of Oregon.
O.A.R.S. Commits to Solar Power

O.A.R.S. plans to go 100 percent solar at its warehouses and main offices in Angels Camp, Calif., and in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Abraham Lincoln Cottage Goes Green

The President Lincoln Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home National Monument features sustainable design in its $15 million rehabilitation.
Oceanlinx to Provide Electricity for Maui from Waves

Oceanlinx Limited recently announced plans to provide electricity to Maui Electric Company from Hawaii’s first wave energy project.
APS Announces New Solar Power Plant

Arizona Public Service is planning one of the world’s largest solar facilities--a 280 MW concentrating solar power plant near Gila Bend.
Development to Have GE Solar Products as Standard

Concordia Homes has launched Sommerset, the first solar-powered residential development in Nevada to feature GE solar products as a standard in homes.
Bella Energy Installs Solar System for Film Studio

Bella Energy has installed a 22.8 kilowatt solar system on Oceanic Preservation Society’s Boulder, Colo., film production studio.
REC Solar Unveils Hawaii's Largest Solar Electric System

REC Solar and Mitsubishi Electric have completed Hawaii’s two largest solar installations for the Costco Wholesale locations in Kauai and Kona.
BP Solar Installs Systems at Wal-Marts

Wal-Mart Stores and BP Solar announced last week the completion of a 591.6 kilowatt (kW) solar power system at the Sam’s Club in Palm Desert, Calif.
Largest PV System Installation in Netherlands Announced

Trina Solar Limited and SolarAccess have announced the inauguration of 2007's largest PV system installation in the Netherlands.
Large CA Utility-Scale PV Solar Farm Gets CPUC Approval

CalRENEW-1 is the largest utility-scale PV solar facility being developed under California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard program.
NC's Largest Private Solar Array Goes Live at NCSU

Carolina Solar Energy has announced that the largest privately financed solar PV array in North Carolina is up and running on the NCSU campus.
Pizza Fusion to Open LEED Restaurant in California

Pizza Fusion will be opening San Diego's first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified restaurant this May.
Hoku Solar Does PV Installs for Hawaiian Beer Distributor

Hoku Solar has completed the installation of two turnkey PV power systems for Paradise Beverages in Hawaii.
SolFocus Installs Array for 3 MW Spanish CPV Project

SolFocus and Spain's ISFOC have announced the installation of the first CPV array in the ISFOC's 3 MW project in Castilla-LaMancha, Spain.
EnXco Dedicates Its First Solar Project in Fresno, CA

EnXco, an EDF EN company, has dedicated the Sun Harvest Solar Project located on the grounds of the Fresno Adventist Academy in Fresno, Calif.
Babcock & Brown, BP Announce Operation of Wind Farm

Babcock & Brown and BP Alternative Energy have announced full commercial operation of the Cedar Creek wind farm in Weld County, Colo.
Museum of Science and Industry to Build Green Home

During its 75th anniversary year, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry will build a functioning, three-story modular and sustainable "green" home.
Spire’s Joint Venture Wins PV Installation in Connecticut

Gloria Spire Solar has won a contract to design and install a 308-kw PV system at The Lee Company’s manufacturing facility in Westbrook, Conn.
BP Donates $1M in Solar Equipment to Food Bank

The BP solar system, which will be capable of generating 121.8 kW of electricity, will save more than 20 percent of CAFB’s annual electricity bill.
Jason’s Deli Debuts Its First Solar Deli

The Beaumont, Texas, deli is the first of Jason’s 170 deli restaurants to be powered in part by solar energy, with more systems planned in the future.
Electron Solar Energy Finishes Residential System Install

Electron Solar Energy's newly launched professional installation team has completed its first residential installation in Florida.
Moser Baer to Build Large Solar Farm in Rajasthan

The project will be the largest grid-connected solar farm in India and entail an investment of around USD 25 million at USD 4.5 million per MW.
PG&E and Ausra Announce Solar Thermal Agreement

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has entered into a 177 megawatt solar thermal power purchasing agreement with Ausra Inc.
SMUD and D.R. Horton Sign Solar Homes Deal

Another 187 solar-powered SolarSmart homes will be built in the Sacramento, Calif., area in an agreement between SMUD and homebuilder D.R.Horton.
Sharp Solar Systems to be Installed in Nyland Community

Sharp is collaborating with Namaste Solar Electric to bring solar power to Colorado's Nyland neighborhood.
Kyocera Installs PV System at Children's Museum

Kyocera Solar has completed a 96.4-kilowatt solar system atop the newly redesigned Children’s Museum San Diego in San Diego, Calif.
MMA Finances Two California Campus Solar Installations

MMA is financing the installation of solar systems at two California campuses--California State University, Fresno and East Los Angeles College.
Akeena Solar Installs Andalay Panels at Restaurant

Akeena Solar has installed its Andalay all-black solar panels at the landmark Plumed Horse restaurant in Saratoga, Calif.
Mendota, CA to Host Giant PV Solar Farm

The 5 megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar facility, dubbed “CalRENEW-1,” is being developed by San Francisco-based Cleantech America Inc.
Port of Oakland and SunEdison Activate PV System

The Port of Oakland (California) and SunEdison celebrated this week the activation of a new 756 kW ground-mounted solar power system.
REC Solar Helps Agriland Farming

REC Solar has completed a 27 kw solar electric system for Agriland Farming Company, Inc., a nut and fruit grower based in Madera County, Calif.
Harvest Market’s Solar System Installed by REC Solar

Harvest Market has announced the completion of its new 25.5 kilowatt (kW) solar electric system, which was designed and installed by REC Solar.
Sharp Delivers Solar Systems to New Clarum Homes

Sharp has designed and provided the solar systems for the residences in Clarum Homes’ new Hamilton Park community in Menlo Park, Calif.
Gap To Host 1 MW Solar System at West Coast Center

Gap Inc. has announced plans to host a one megawatt solar power system at its West Coast distribution center in Fresno, Calif.
EI Solutions To Build 1 MW Solar System for Water District

EI Solutions will begin constructing a 1MW solar system for The West County Wastewater District’s wastewater treatment plant in Richmond, Calif.
EI Solutions to Build Solar System for Sony Pictures

EI Solutions is constructing a pilot solar electricity system at Sony Pictures' Culver City, Calif., company headquarters.
North America’s Largest Solar Heated Community Begins

Drake Landing, Canada’s first, and North America’s largest, solar community officially launched September 13.
Denver LEED Affordable Housing Center Goes Solar

SolSource has installed 18 solar PV systems at a LEED-certified, affordable-housing rental project developed by Northeast Denver Housing Center.
JCPenney Announces Energy-Saving Initiatives

This month, JCPenney will open a new store in Denver that will pilot a series of sustainability initiatives for new store construction.
Kohl's Begins Largest Rooftop Solar Rollout in U.S. History

Kohl’s rooftop solar energy system at its Laguna Niguel, Calif., store is part of the largest planned U.S. photovoltaic solar rollout to date.
Beazer Homes Is Sponsor for Georgia Tech Solar House

Homes USA, Inc., one of the nation’s top 10 homebuilders, is the principal sponsor of the Georgia Tech Solar Decathlon House.
Pinn Brothers to Standardize Homes with Solar

Pinn Brothers Fine Homes is adopting an aggressive regional strategy to standardize solar energy into its building practices.
Constellation Energy To Construct PV System for GM

Constellation Energy will construct a solar power system for GM that will generate approximately 870 kilowatts of power.
Safeway Unveils First Solar-Powered Grocery Store

Safeway Inc. has announced a new environmental project to power 23 California stores with renewable solar energy.
Alamosa, CO Solar Facility Begins Generating 3.6MW

When completed by December 31, 2007, the Alamosa Photovoltaic Solar Plant will be one of the largest photovoltaic installations in the U.S.
Premier Power Finishes Solar Installation for PG&E

The 207kW solar power system is comprised of two solar arrays: 127kW solar tracker and 80kw building integrated.
Biscayne Bay LEED Pilot Project To Include Solar

Biscayne Landing, a new master-planned mixed-use community in North Miami, has been named as a pilot "green neighborhood" project.
Global Green Tours New Green Home in New Orleans

The Holy Cross project is one of the first new home construction projects to be built in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward.
Chevron Completes Energy Project for Colorado

The extensive upgrades to 20 state buildings are expected to reduce energy costs at the facilities by 25 to 30 percent.
WorldWater Has Solar Project in San Diego County

WorldWater will build a PV system up to 1.2 Megawatts to provide electricity and water pumping power for the Valley Center Municipal Water District.
USANA Opens New Green Building and Xeriscaping

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. has opened its new, earth-friendly building and grounds at its headquarters in West Valley City, Utah.
PV System at Alcoa's Kawneer Facility Begins Operation

Alcoa has announced the start-up of a 588,000-watt, roof-mounted PV solar system at its Kawneer manufacturing facility in Visalia, Calif.
SolarCraft Finishes PV System for Cal Avenue Partners

Novato, Calif.-based SolarCraft has completed installation and commissioned a 261 kW solar electric system for Cal Avenue Partners.
Northeast Radio Station Installs PV System

Radio WXRV, “The River,” has completed installation of a 3.7 kilowatt photovoltaic system to power its Boston facility.
AC Transit Dedicates New Solar System

The solar system, located on AC Transit facilities in Hayward and Oakland, Calif., is expected to generate 767,000 kilowatt hours of power each year.
Solar Park To Be Built at Denver Federal Center

The U.S. GSA has awarded a $6.9 million contract to SunEdison for the design and construction of a solar park at the Denver Federal Center.
SunPower Dedicates 330 MW Solar Cell Plant

SunPower Corporation recently dedicated its second solar cell fabrication facility, known as cell Fab 2, in the Philippines.
New Meritage Homes Feature Solar, Energy Efficiency

Each of the 45 homes in the new Encore Community will be equipped with a 2.3-kilowatt SunPower SunTile system.
United Natural Foods Uses Solar Power in Rocklin, CA

United Natural Foods plans to install a 1.19 megawatt solar power system at the company's 487,000-square-foot distribution facility in Rocklin, Calif.
Solar New Home Community Opens in Sonoma County

Homebuilder Hugh Futrell and SunPower have announced the opening of Bridge Trail, Sonoma County's first solar-electric new home community.
Hoku Solar To Install PV System for Bank of Hawaii

Hoku Solar will install a PV power system on Bank of Hawaii's historic Kohala (Kapa'au) branch, located on the island of Hawaii.
Habitat for Humanity Home Features Uni-Solar Panels

United Solar Ovonic has announced the unveiling of its new residential solar system in Traverse City, Mich., to power a Habitat for Humanity home.
PV System Installed on Dorm at Yale Divinity School

The solar array, installed by Sunlight Solar Energy Inc. (SSE) of Milford, Conn., consists of 255 solar panels.
Borrego Solar Expands to New England

Borrego Solar is working with Evergreen Solar to bring the latest in PV technology to the Northeastern U.S., according to the company.
Honeywell to Reduce Energy Costs for U.S. Coast Guard

Honeywell will upgrade building systems and cut energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions at nine U.S. Coast Guard locations.
CA Conservation District Announces Solar Power Plan

Cleantech America will provide up to 80 megawatts of utility-scale, peak solar power to the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority (SJVPA).
Wisteria Approved by California’s Solar Homes Partnership

Wisteria by Christopherson Homes in Rocklin, Calif., is the first community to be approved under California's New Solar Homes Partnership program.
Connecticut Towns Earns PV Systems Via CCEF

Hamden and Milford earned solar PV systems through the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund.
Kyocera Is Part of San Diego Home & Garden Home

The single-family residence will have a Kyocera solar electric system, among other energy efficiency and green building technologies.
SunTechnics Building Solar Farm on West Coast

South San Joaquin Irrigation District and SunTechnics Energy Systems have signed a contract to install one of the largest solar systems in the U.S.
Austin Ronald McDonald House Goes Solar

The new Ronald McDonald House in Austin, Texas, expected to open in November 2007, is the first solar-powered Ronald McDonald House in the country.
Brook Warehousing Systems Goes Solar

American Capital Energy has been contracted to install a solar system providing 720,000 kWh of output on Brook Warehousing's Bridgewater facility.
Caltrans Unveils Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant

Caltrans has unveiled a solar energy system with the deployment of a 251 kW photovoltaic system at Caltrans District 10 in Stockton, Calif.
EI Solutions Completes Google Solar Installation

With a total capacity of 1.6 megawatts, the Google system is currently the largest solar installation on any corporate campus in the United States.
Akeena Completes $2.2 Million Armory Project

Akeena Solar is generating the equivalent of power for 200 households with its just-completed project at the Air National Guard Armory in Fresno, Calif.
Satellite Housing Completes Bay Area Solar Installation

The 35 kW photovoltaic system services the building’s common utility load, producing approximately 4,200 kWh of electricity per month.
Castle & Cooke to Build Hawaii's Largest Solar Farm

Castle & Cooke, Inc. has signed a contract to build the largest solar photovoltaic farm in Hawaii and the fourth largest in the United States.
Macy’s To Install Solar Power in 26 California Stores

SunPower’s subsidiary PowerLight will install PowerGuard rooftop solar power systems under contracts totaling 8 megawatts on Macy’s stores.
Nevada Solar One Begins Supplying Power to the Grid

Acciona's Nevada Solar One project, the largest-capacity solar power plant built in the world in 16 years, has begun supplying power to the grid.
SolarCraft Finishes Agricultural PV System in California

SolarCraft has completed installation and commissioned a 1.1 megawatt solar system at Paramount Farms' Lost Hills, Calif., facility.
Open Energy Provides Solar BIPV System for Gardens

The system at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Hawaii will be comprised of 80 Open Energy SP 450 solar panels.
SolarCity Completes Two Cooperative Solar Programs

In the communities of Mountain View and Woodside, Calif., residents together subscribed to 557kW of renewable, neighborhood-produced energy.
Kyocera and H & H Solar Energy Complete PV Project

Kyocera Solar has announced the completion of a 39.6 kW solar electric system atop the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center.
PowerLight Completes 2.2 MW Solar Power Plant in Korea

PowerLight Corp. has completed construction of Mungyeong SP Solar Mountain, a 2.2-megawatt solar electric power plant in Mungyeong, Korea.
Premier Power Completes System for Napa Winery

Premier Power has completes a 220 kW solar electric system for Calistoga, Calif.-based Chateau Montelena.
Honeywell Aids Perris, Calif., With Energy Program

Honeywell has announced an energy and environmental conservation program for Perris, Calif.
EI Solutions to Build Solar-Power Facility in Northwest

EI Solutions will design and construct the Pacific Northwest’s largest solar-power generating facility alongside the utility’s Wild Horse wind farm.
Tiffany & Co. Dedicates Large East Coast Solar Project

Tiffany & Co. has deployed 1.3 megawatts of solar energy at the company's retail distribution centers in Whippany and Parsippany, N.J.
Princeton's Engineering Building To Host Solar Systems

Princeton University's Engineering Quadrangle Building is now serving as the host site for two photovoltaic systems.
SolarCity Installs Solar Systems Through PG&E Program

SolarCity will be installing more than 70 1-kilowatt solar learning towers this year in California to catalyze solar power education.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Unveils Solar Installation

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in San Diego, Calif., now has installed more than 10,000 square feet of solar panels on its roof.
PV System Construction Begins at Nellis Air Force Base

Construction on the largest solar photovoltaic system ever to be built in North America recently began at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
BJ's Unveils 2 Largest Retail-based Installations in NE

The solar arrays, together covering nearly 16,000 square feet of roof space, are the largest solar PV installations at retail sites in Connecticut.
WorldWater Garners 20-Year Contract for Fresno Airport

WorldWater has received a 20-year solar purchase contract for a 2 MW solar electric power system at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
PowerLight To Build 4.8MW Solar Power Plant in Spain

The project will cover an area of approximately 19 hectares, and will employ proprietary solar tracking technology developed by PowerLight.
Chevron, CSU Fresno Partner in Solar Parking Project

Construction has begun at CSU Fresno on a solar panel-topped parking structure system being built by Chevron Energy Solutions.
The Gas Company Awards Peninsula Packaging $3.4 M

The Gas Company recently presented a $3.4 million incentive check to Peninsula Packaging for installing a flotilla of 4,000 solar panels.
Meyer Dedicates PowerLight System in Solano County, CA

The 580kW system, mounted on the roof of Meyer's headquarters, was designed, developed and deployed by PowerLight Corp.
Maui Development To Incorporate Green Features

Located on Makena Bay in South Maui, the 11-acre Maluaka community will comprise 69 residences with prices beginning at $5 million.
Solar Canopied Walkway Installed at U of South Carolina

Completed in March 2007, the installation includes 128 Kyocera KC-200 GT modules, along with four SMA 6000U inverters.
EcoManor Incorporates LEED Features With Tudor Style

EcoManor is set to be the first LEED-certified residence in the Southeast and was built to inspire a change in urban design.
San Diego Unveils 1 MW Solar System at Treatment Plant

The city of San Diego has launched a new 1.135 megawatt solar power installation at San Diego's Alvarado Water Treatment Plant.
LS Power Initiates Development of Solar Project in Arizona

LS Power Group has initiated the development of a stand-alone solar power plant near its natural gas-fueled Arlington Valley Energy Facility.
Wellington Vineyards Goes Solar

SolarCraft has completed the design and installation of a 30 kW solar electric system for Wellington Vineyards in Glen Ellen, Calif.
Lummi Island Announces Solar-Powered Salmon Fishery

The world's first solar-powered salmon fishery is being developed under a partnership between Lummi Island Wild Coop and Alpha Energy.
BP Opens Green Gas Station in LA

Last week, BP opened the doors to Helios House, an experimental new kind of gas station designed to explore ways to make gas stations a little greener.
Carmanah Gets $1.4M for Canada's Largest Solar System

Installed on a building in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, the installation will become the largest solar power system in Canada.
Lennar Launches Solar Push in the San Francisco Area

All new communities constructed by Lennar in the greater San Francisco Bay market will be equipped with a PowerLight solar electric system.
New Orleans YMCA Gets Solar Power

Direct Global Power and SunShine Plus have joined together to bring photovoltaics (PV) to the historical DRYADES YMCA facility in New Orleans.
PVOne to Help Develop Florida’s Largest PV Project

The 250-KW photovoltaic (PV) system will be located at Rothenbach Park in Sarasota County, Fla., on the site of the former Bee Ridge Landfill.
Rocklin PD Announces 143kW Carport Solar System

The Rocklin Police Department has commissioned a new 143kW AC dual solar energy system and carport structure for its state-of-the-art facility.
Costco Installs Solar-Power Energy System at Warehouse

The new solar system is expected to supply in excess of 725,000 kWh (AC) annually over an expected lifespan of 25 years.
Nanak's Landscaping Focuses on Green Practices

Nanak's has been operating on solar power since January 19 of this year, and its managers drive Prius hybrids.
ICP Solar to Purchase California Solar Distributor

ICP Solar has indicated its intention to purchase all the issued and outstanding shares of solar pioneer Discover Power of San Diego, Calif.
Kyocera Solar Installation is Largest in Wisconsin

Kyocera Solar has announced the completion of a 44.4 kW solar electric system atop Urban Ecology Center, a community center in Milwaukee.
Tesco to Use Solar Power for US Distribution Center

Tesco, the fourth-largest retail chain in the world, is installing a $13 million solar roof on its five-building distribution center in Riverside, Calif.
Lennar Reports Sacramento Market Eager for Solar

Each of Lennar's SOLAR plus communities integrate SunPower's roof-integrated 2.3 kW SunTile solar electric system.
Green Exchange to Offer Sustainable Business Community

Baum Development has announced the Green Exchange, a business community committed to environmental sustainability, profit and positive social impact.
Premier Power Helps Build Solar Community in California

KB Home's Energy Star-rated houses with the 3.0kW Premier Power Solar System will provide residents with 30 years of nominal electric bills.
United Solar Ovonic Supplies Uni-Solar PV Laminates

United Solar Ovonic has supplied 700 kW of photovoltaic (PV) laminates to TurtleEnergy LLC for installation by American Energy Technologies.
Honeywell Gets California School District Solar Project

Honeywell will install, own and maintain solar panels on seven district buildings, and sell the electricity the panels produce to the district.
SolarCity Completes Solar Power Installation for SpaceX

SolarCity installed an initial 29 kW roof-mounted solar array at SpaceX's El Segundo, Calif., facility in four-and-a-half days.
California Straw-Bale Municipal Facility Gets LEED Gold

The new City of Santa Clarita Transit Maintenance Facility in Santa Clarita, Calif., designed by HOK, has been certified a LEED Gold building.
Oregon Bakery Installs SolarSave Roofing Membranes

Open Energy's SolarSave roofing membranes have been successfully installed at the Sweet Life Patisserie in Eugene, Ore.
Oregon Home Furnishings Company Goes Solar

Since installing a rooftop solar-electric system in January, Rising Star has generated more than 10,000 kilowatt hours of electricity.
Great River Energy Starts Construction of LEED Building

Great River Energy will utilize an on-site wind turbine and roof-mounted photovoltaic cells.
Sea Gull Lighting Products Goes Solar at Headquarters

Sea Gull Lighting Products has installed a solar energy system at its Riverside, N.J., headquarters and Burlington Township, N.J., distribution center.
Kyocera Completes School Solar Installation at Culebra

Kyocera Solar has announced the successful completion of a 43.2 kW solar system atop Urban Elementary School on Culebra Island.
WorldWater Gets $500,000 Contract from Poultry Company

WorldWater has won a $500,000 contract from Allen Family Foods to build a PV system to power an Allen poultry growout house in Laurel, Del.
SolarCraft Services Installs System at Merryvale Vineyards

SolarCraft Services has completed installation and commissioned a 277kW solar electric system for Merryvale Vineyards’ new facility in Napa, Calif.
Akeena Solar Installs Solar System at Biotech Firm

Akeena Solar has installed a 134-kilowatt (kW) solar power system for a prominent biotech company based in Burlingame, Calif.
Cal Poly Engineering Dedicates Solar Energy System

California Polytechnic State University's (Cal Poly) Engineering West dedicated its new solar photovoltaic energy system on December 7.
Dawn Solar Contributes Solar Technology to GreenHome

Brentwood, N.H.-based Dawn Solar's solar hot water technology is now being using in a groundbreaking green building project in Raleigh, N.C.
Housing Development in Mexico Features Kyocera Solar

Kyocera Solar, Inc. has announced the inauguration of a 220-home housing development located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
Sharp Modules Installed on Habitat for Humanity Homes

Sharp will supply solar modules for several Habitat for Humanity homes in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.
Bates College Joins EPA's Green Power Leadership Club

Bates is the largest purchaser of green power within the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
PowerLight Completes First Phase of 1 MW Solar Project

PowerLight has announced the completion of the first phase (800 kW) of a 1 megawatt (MW) solar power project in Gwangju, Korea.
WorldWater Wins GSA Administration Contract Bid

WorldWater has garnered a $346,694 contract by the U.S. GSA to build a solar system at the Clarkson S. Fisher U.S. Courthouse Annex in Trenton, N.J.
PV Powered Debuts New StarInverter Product Line

PV Powered has announced three new single-phase residential inverters based on the second-generation StarInverter PVP5200 architecture.
Kyocera Completes Dental Office Solar Installation

A Kyocera dealer has completed a 5.27 KW-AC installation atop Sun Dental--the first dentist’s office in Lake County, Calif., to go solar.
Honeywell Completes PV Installation at Air Force Base

The solar technology is integrated into a new, 144,000-square-foot roof on the Base Exchange building that will produce 375 kW of electricity.
Nation's Largest Brightfield Dedicated in Brockton, Mass.

The Brockton Brightfield is the largest solar energy plant in New England and the largest brightfield in the nation.
Kyocera Dealer Completes Installation at Bear Inn in Napa

Kyocera Solar dealer Fresh Training Concepts and Energy Systems has completed a 5.27 kilowatt installation atop Bear Flag Inn in Napa Valley.
NJ School System Commissions Phase 1 of WW&P Solar

The $295,301 WorldWater & Power solar system was installed on the roof of the Voorhees Middle School in Voorhees Township, N.J.
Google Headquarters to go Solar

With a total capacity of 1.6 megawatts, the Google system will be the largest solar installation on any corporate campus in the United States.
Fisherman's Wharf Building Features SolarSave Roof

The 40kW system on The Savoy Building in San Francisco will cover 3,000 square feet and generate 50,000-kilowatt hours of pure energy annually.
Napa Dedicates Solar Power System at Pump Station

The city of Napa, Calif., dedicated last week a major city-owned solar power system at its Lake Hennessey Pump Station.
WorldWater to Build $446,250 Solar System for NJ Facility

WorldWater & Power Corp. has signed a $446,250 contract with The Center for Great Expectations to build a roof-top solar power system.
Kyocera Supplies Modules for Renewable Energy Park

The PPL Renewable Energy Park utilizes more than Kyocera 5,000 solar modules.
Cannon Custom Homes Features Solar Model Home

Cannon Custom Homes plans to add PV panels on the roofs of about one-third of the 167 homes planned for the Traditions at Inniscrone community.
Merryvale Vineyards Picks SolarCraft for Solar Installation

The SolarCraft PV system will provide 90 to 100 percent of the winery's annual electricity needs on an annual basis.
Spire Installs PV System at North Coast Seafoods in Boston

The system, sized at 118 kilowatts (kW) of peak output, is expected to generate more than 144,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year.
Open Energy Completes SolarSave Installation in Illinois

The 17.5 kilowatt roofing system was installed over 15,000 square feet, making up a third of the roof's total surface area.
Kyocera’s Solar Grove Exceeds Power Expectations

The parking lot’s 25 solar trees generated 427,602 KwH of clean electricity in the first year, exceeding its design estimate by 6,602 kWh.
Akeena Installs SunPower Systems at two Napa Wineries

Hagafen Cellars and Kent Rasmussen Winery, both located on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, are using SunPower's all-black solar panels.
Waldsee BioHaus Attains

"Waldsee BioHaus" is the first building in North America to be certified as a "Passive House" by Germany's Passivhaus Institute.
Alpha To Build Solar Power Plant for Loma Linda, Calif.

Alpha Technologies, Inc. has announced the commissioning of the first phase of a 267kW solar power plant for the city of Loma Linda, Calif.
COSTCO Installing First PV System at Warehouse

COSTCO Wholesale Corp. is currently building its first photovoltaic (PV) system, currently under construction at its Lancaster, Calif., warehouse.
Northern Power to Build PV System for Johnston Controls

Northern Power will provide for Johnson Controls a 32 kilowatt, grid-connected PV system for a composting facility in Fairfield, Conn.
Coastal Pacific Foods Powers Up With Kyocera Solar

The five-acre roof-mounted solar system installed at Coastal Pacific Foods includes 4,320 solar panels, including Kyocera KC 190-watt GT modules.
Good Housekeeping Starts Your Green House Project

The transformation of a historic Manhattan brownstone into a "green" house will be documented in a November Good Housekeeping supplement.
Kyocera Supplies Solar Modules for 74-Home Project

Kyocera Solar, a supplier of PV systems, has announced its near completion of a 74 residential home solar project at Pajaro Vista, Calif.
Shell WindEnergy Announces Plans for Maui Wind Farm

Shell plans to develop the Auwahi wind project on Maui's Ulupalakua Ranch. If approved, the project will provide electricity for thousands of homes.
SunPower Powers Dartmouth College's "Big Green Bus"

"The Big Green Bus" is a vehicle powered by vegetable oil and a 215-watt silicon solar panel donated by SunPower Corp.
Gold LEED-Certified Winemaking Facility Opens in Oregon

Stoller Vineyards has opened the first winemaking facility in Oregon to be 100 percent LEED-certified at the gold level.
WorldWater Starts $7.8M Solar System for Avacado Ranch

WorldWater & Power is breaking ground this week on its largest project to date, the $7.8 million Farm ACW avocado ranch project in Fallbrook, Calif.
Hummer Dealership Picks Solar Integrated for Solar Roof

Solar Integrated Technologies has been contracted by Hummer of Mahwah to provide a BIPV roofing solution for a dealership located in Mahwah, N.J.
Kyocera Announces Large PV System Installation in CA

The facility has peak output rated at 457 kilowatts and the capacity to provide close to 900,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year.
WorldWater to Build Solar System for Baptist Church

WorldWater & Power has signed a $544,320 contract with the First Missionary Baptist Church of Littlerock, Calif., to build a solar power system.
Fetzer Plans Largest Vineyard Solar Energy Project

Generating 1.1 million kW/hr of clean electricity annually, the installation will supply 80 percent of the bottling plant's electricity needs.
SunPower Panels Power Sunset Celebration Idea House

SunPower's solar panels were chosen to power the Sunset Celebration 2006 Idea House.
WorldWater Gets $4.9 M to Build Two Solar Systems in NJ

One installation will serve a water treatment plant and public works garage, while the other will power a wastewater treatment facility.
Dovetail Completes Two Large Solar Electric Installations

Dovetail Solar & Wind has completed two of the largest solar electric installations in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area.
WorldWater Signs $1.3M Contract for Rooftop Solar System

Saint Joseph of the Palisades High School of West New York, N.J. has contracted with PV system integrator, WorldWater & Power.
WorldWater Receives Contract for NJ Middle School

Construction will begin immediately for the installation of a photovoltaic panel array on the roof of the Voorhees Middle School.
GE, PowerLight Announce World's Largest PV Project

The 11-megawatt solar power plant, comprising 52,000 photovoltaic modules, will be built at a single site in Serpa, Portugal.
Lennar to Build Nation's Largest Solar Community

Lennar has announced a partnership with PowerLight Corporation and Roseville Electric to build the nation’s largest solar community.
BASF Opens Near-Zero Energy Home in Paterson, N.J.

The demonstration home is 80 percent more energy efficient, more durable and faster to construct than conventionally built homes.
WorldWater & Power To Install Solar System at Car Wash

Located in Van Nuys, Calif., the rooftop photovoltaic (PV) installation will substantially reduce the car wash's electrical costs.
Brockton, Mass., Celebrates Brightfield Groundbreaking

The city of Brockton, Mass., will build New England’s largest solar array at a remediated brownfield.
SunPower Brings Solar Power to Microsoft Campus

SunPower has installed its solar panels in the largest commercial solar system in Silicon Valley at Microsoft's Mountain View, Calif., campus.
Saguaro Solar Station Commemorated on Earth Day

The Saguaro Station power plant uses 100,000 square feet of parabolic mirrors to concentrate solar radiation onto its PTR 70 solar receivers.
DuPont Facility Features WorldWater Solar System

DuPont's new solar energy program, features a system designed and installed by WorldWater, at DuPont's Chestnut Run facility in Wilmington, Del.
CSU Northridge Buys 1 MW FuelCell Energy Power Plant

The Direct FuelCell power plant will generate base load electricity for the university's facilities and surplus heat for hot water.
Millennium Towers Feature SunPower's A-300 Solar Cells

The A-300 solar cells were integrated into curtain wall solar panels, replacing side building materials.
PMI Solar Power System Shows Solar is Cost Effective

Three years after installing its solar electric system, PMI Group has helped avoid the release of 107 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Deep Springs College Installs PowerLight Solar Array

Big Pine, Calif.-based Deep Springs College's 182 kW solar PV system provides enough power to meet 70 percent of the campus’ electricity needs.
WorldWater Wins $1.9 M Bid from Liberty Science Center

WorldWater & Power has won a $1.9 million dollar bid award to design and install two solar systems at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey.
Tree Farm Installs WorldWater & Power's AquaMax

The tree farm in Borrego Springs, Calif., uses WorkWater & Power's patented AquaMax variable frequency drive to power a 250 hp well pump
Barnabus Energy Secures Solar Roofing Project in Illinois

Barnabus Energy has secured a new solar project--the Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center, located in Naperville, a nearby suburb of Chicago, Ill.
Northern Power To Provide PV Systems For Pathmark

Northern Power has a contract with Pathmark Stores to provide three turnkey PV systems to Pathmark's Garwood, Elizabeth, and Lawnside, N.J., markets.
Victoria Homes Uses PowerLight SunTile Systems

PowerLight’s SunTile systems, paired with ConSol’s energy efficiency solutions, are standard features on new homes being constructed by Victoria Homes.
WorldWater To Install Solar System at New Jersey College

WorldWater & Power has signed an agreement to install a solar electric power system at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in Pomona, N.J.
Napa Valley College Dedicates 1.2 MW Solar System

Napa Valley College recently dedicated a 1.2 MW solar photovoltaic system that provides power to meet 40 percent of the campus’ electricity needs.
PowerLight SunTiles To Be Used in 144 Grupe Homes

PowerLight’s SunTile solar products will be a standard component integrated into 144 new GrupeGreen homes in Rocklin, Calif.
Renewable Energy To Power Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island

Pepco Energy Services has been awarded a contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to supply renewable power to the Statue of Liberty.
Denver Plans New Solar Plant to Power County Jail

Denver plans to build one of the nation’s first municipally-owned urban solar power plants at the site of the former Stapleton Airport.
SCHOTT Receivers To Be Used at Nevada Solar One

SCHOTT's new PTR 70 solar receiver will power the 64MW Nevada Solar One solar thermal power plant.
Patagonia Installs Sharp Solar System at Headquarters

The Patagonia clothing company has installed a 66.6-kilowatt (kW) Sharp solar electric system at its Ventura, Calif., headquarters.
WorldWater Completes PV Installation in California

The PV system provides solar power to offset electric utility consumption at a complex of four tenant-occupied buildings in Menlo Park, Calif.
SunWize Completes 15 kW System at NY Headquarters

SunWize has announced the completion of six grid-connected solar power systems, with a total rated power output of 15kW, at the company’s headquarters.
Honeywell Helps Air Force Base With Energy Savings

Honeywell has announced a $9.6 million energy savings performance contract (ESPC) with Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Ariz.
WorldWater Signs $1.1 M Contract for PV Project in LA

WorldWater & Power has signed a $1.1 M contract to build and install a solar electric power generation system for Quality Embroidery in Los Angeles.
Green Mountain Energy and Heard Museum Install Solar Array

The 6 kW solar array will help offset about 17,000 pounds of carbon dioxide.
BJ's Wholesale Club Installs Evergreen Solar Panels

The system, using solar panels manufactured by Evergreen Solar, is BJ's largest North American solar installation.
WorldWater Finishes Phase One of Atlantic City Solar Project

WorldWater & Power and Conti Corp., have completed the first phase of a 500 kw solar energy system for the Atlantic County (N.J.) Utilities Authority.
Ventura Mayor Inaugurates Public Works Solar Project

At its peak, Ventura, Calif.’s 123 kW solar electric system generates the equivalent energy to power 120 homes.
Akeena Solar Installs Solar System in Housing Complex

Villa Solera, a new affordable housing complex in San Jose, Calif., recently had Akeena Solar complete the installation of a 17 kW solar system.
Wine Service Co-Operative Dedicates Two Solar Arrays

Comprised of two solar electric systems (197 kW and 231 kW), the projects are installed atop the Wine Co-Op’s St. Helena and South Napa facilities.
Yucca Valley Community Center Turns Solar

The project combines a 56.7 kW solar array and the replacement of the Yucca Valley, Calif., town hall/library building’s deteriorating roof.
Pittsburgh Program Commissions 'Green' Boat

Pittsburgh Voyager, an environmental education program, has commissioned construction of what may be the nation's first "green" passenger boat.
Kyocera Supplies Modules for 60 KW Solar Shade

Kyocera Solar, Inc. has announced the installation of a 60-kilowatt solar shade structure on a city of Tucson, Ariz., 24-hour parking garage.
Cline Cellars Turns Production Facility Solar

The solar system will provide 100 percent of Cline Cellars’ annual electricity needs for its Carneros production facility in northern California.
PowerGate Solar Inverters Being Used at NJ Plant

Two SatCon PowerGate solar inverters are being used as power conditioning units for a new 502-kilowatt solar electric system installed in New Jersey.
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Sharp Gives Solar System for "Extreme Makeover" Home

Sharp has contributed a solar energy system to ABC's hit show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" for a project in Douglas, Kan.
Kyocera Installs MyGen Meridian in Horton Model Home

Kyocera Solar has announced the installation of a 2.5 kilowatt MyGen Meridian building-integrated solar system on a D.R. Horton model home.
Aquarium of the Pacific Plans New 'Green' Exhibit

The Aquarium of the Pacific is planning a new exhibit with a LEED platinum-certified education classroom.
Car Dealership First to Seek LEED Certification

Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney, Texas, broke ground this month on a new site and is the first auto dealership in the nation to seek LEED certification.
WorldWater & Power Gets $3.2 Million Solar Contract

WorldWater & Power has signed a $3.2 million contract to build and install a solar electric power system for a mobile home park in California.
SFPUC Issues RFP for PV System at 3 Public Schools

The SFPUC plans awarding the successful candidate with a one 18-month design-build agreement for three public school sites.
Eco-Friendly Loft Condominiums to be Built in Seattle

Real estate developer The Schuster Group Inc. will build a mixed-use condominium project in Seattle with up to 150 residences.
Senate Finance Committee Supports Solar Tax Credits

For the first time since 1982, homeowners that choose to “go solar” would be eligible for a federal tax credit, worth up to $2,000.
Habitat for Humanity Builds Net-Zero Energy Home

The "true net-zero energy" home is being built by Habitat for Humanity with technical assistance from the DOE's Building America Program and the NREL.
U of Waterloo Students Win Challenge X Competition

The Waterloo team's propulsion technology design is a series fuel cell hybrid that uses a Hydrogenics PEM fuel cell engine.
DOE Announces Second Solar Decathlon

Teams from the U.S., Canada and Spain will travel to Washington, D.C., on October 7-16 to participate in the second solar decathlon competition.
California, Connecticut, New York Must Use Ethanol

The EPA will reject petitions made by California, Connecticut and New York to waive the oxygen content requirement for reformulated gasoline (RFG).
DOE Funds Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency

The partnership consists of six projects with a value (including cost share) of over $14 million.
Hybrid Vehicle Nears 100 MPG Barrier in Tour de Sol

All but two of the entrants approached zero oil use by powering their vehicles with biodiesel, electricity, solar or natural gas.
U of Minnesota Wins Formula Sun Grand Prix 2005

Currently, 32 teams intend to compete in the 2,500-mile 2005 North American Solar Challenge, which will be the longest solar car race in the world.
DOE, USCAR Announce $70 Million Project

The DOE and USCAR have announced a $70 million, five-year agreement to develop lightweight, high-strength materials that increase fuel efficiency.
DOE Announces $64 Million in Hydrogen R&D Projects

Seventy hydrogen research projects have been selected to focus on fundamental science and enable breakthroughs in hydrogen production and storage.
Study Says Biomass Could Replace 30% U.S. Gas Use

The ORNL report outlines a national strategy in which 1 billion dry tons of biomass would displace 30 percent of the nation's petroleum consumption.
Minnesota Governor Signs Bill to Double Ethanol in Gas

A new E-20 mandate would take effect in 2013 unless ethanol has already replaced 20 percent of the state's motor vehicle fuel by 2010.
DOE Showcases Energy-Efficient Commercial Vehicles

U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman opened last week an exhibition of energy-efficient, clean diesel and advanced hybrid commercial vehicles.
Washington Governor Signs Clean Car Act

The new law adopts the state of California’s motor vehicle emission standards.
10 Corporations Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Caterpillar, Frito-Lay, Xerox, Staples and the Gap are among 10 corporations pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Canadian Automakers to Reduce GHG Emissions

The Canadian automobile industry has agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles by 5.3 megatons annually by 2010.
Six High Schools Win Hydrogen Model Car Challenge

Six high school teams won $9,000 at the third annual Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model Car Challenge, part of the Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl.
Portland Adopts Green Building Requirements, Incentives

Portland, Ore., joins Scottsdale, Ariz., as the second city in the country to require LEED Gold certification for city facilities.
Iowa Governor Orders Greater Use of Renewable Energy

Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack celebrated Earth Day by directing Iowa state agencies to improve their current practices of conserving energy.
U.S. Air Force Tops EPA Green Power List

The top 25 green power purchasers are buying enough energy to run more than 150,000 homes a year, according to the EPA.
District of Columbia Says Yes to Solar Energy

District electricity suppliers must use renewable energy for 4.5 percent of their electrical supply in 2007, increasing to 11 percent in 2022.
Washington Governor Approves Green Building Law

All major public agency facilities exceeding 5,000 square feet would be required to meet LEED standards.
All New Scottsdale Public Buildings to be LEED Gold

The Scottsdale, Ariz., resolution is the first citywide resolution in the country to require LEED Gold.
NM Governor Signs Three Energy-Related Bills into Law

The first state measure of its kind in the nation, House Bill 32 sets up to $20 million in bonds to finance energy efficiency in public buildings.
SEIA Praises Sen. Alexander’s Solar Energy Legislation

U.S. Senator Alexander has introduced legislation with provisions for solar energy deployment as part of a natural gas price reduction bill.
Wyoming Ranchers Get Solar- and Wind-Powered Pumps

Wyoming is offering solar- and wind-powered pumps for stock water to its ranchers.
Pennsylvania Provides $10 M for Clean Energy Projects

Pennsylvania has announced the availability of $10 million for clean energy projects within the state.
DOE Announces Teams for Hydrogen Demo Project

Companies are working in four teams on the five-year, $380-million project, for which the DOE is providing approximately half the funds.
USDA Announces $228 M for Renewable Energy Systems

The USDA funds will support renewable energy technologies such as biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, and wind energy.
Global Wind Energy Council Launched in Brussels

GWEC is a global forum for the wind energy sector, uniting the wind industry and its representative associations.
Schwarzenegger on "Extreme Makeover" to Promote Solar

California Gov. Schwarzenegger appeared on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" last Sunday to draw attention to the use of solar energy.
DOE Awards $87.5 M to Develop Vehicle Fuel Efficiency

The U.S. DOE recently announced that it will award $87.5 million to 12 projects that will develop more fuel-efficient passenger and commercial vehicles.
New Mexico Legislature Passes Energy Efficiency Bill

The bill will allow the state to sell $20 million in bonds to fund solar and energy efficiency retrofits for state-owned buildings and schools.
Los Angeles Mayor Endorses Solar Use Increase

Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn endorsed last week a goal of generating 1 percent of the city's electricity from solar power by 2017.
NAHB Announces 2005 National Green Building Awards Winners

The winners of the 2005 National Green Building Awards were announced recently at the NAHB seventh annual National Green Building Conference.
Florida Governor Proposes HydrogenEnergy Act

At the recent groundbreaking of Florida’s first hydrogen energy station, Governor Jeb Bush outlined a proposal for the Hydrogen Energy Technologies Act.
Arizona Requires New Public Buildings To Be 10% Green

Arizona Governor issues executive order requiring all new state-funded buildings to derive at least 10 percent of their energy from a renewable resource.
Pennsylvania Governor's Residence Gets Solar Back-up

BP Solar has selected Mesa Environmental Sciences to design, install and maintain a solar PV system at the Pennsylvania governor's residence.
EPA to Build Full Hydraulic Hybrid Urban Delivery Vehicle

EPA and four partners are building the world's first full hydraulic hybrid urban delivery vehicle with improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.
GSA Study Looks at Cost of Green Federal Facilities

GSA has released a study estimating the costs of developing green federal facilities using the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system.
SEIA Asks Congress for Solar-Friendly Energy Bill

SEIA testified before the House Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee saying that the Energy Policy Act should contain provisions for solar energy.
EPA Honors Ameresco, Dairyland Power

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently named Ameresco, Inc. its “Industry Partner of the Year” for 2004.
EPRI Report Considers Wave Energy Feasibility

A new report from the EPRI suggests that generation of electricity from wave energy may be economically feasible in the near future.
NY to Fund Two Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Projects

New York Governor George E. Pataki recently has more than $1.4 million in state funding for two hydrogen-powered vehicle demonstration projects.
SEIA Presents Solar Report at Capitol Hill Briefing

The report called for Congress to enact sustained, annually declining tax credits for solar deployment on homes and business.
FERC Proposes Rule For Wind Power Interconnection

FERC has proposed regulations that would remove barriers to wind-generated electricity while ensuring continued national power grid reliability.
AWEA Anticipates Increase in Wind Power in 2005

According to AWEA, over 2,000 MW of new wind power capacity is likely to be added this year (enough to power more than 540,000 homes).
The Climate Crisis Coalition's Campaign

The Climate Crisis Coalition wants your help with a grassroots campaign to ratify the Kyoto Protocol to address global warming.
CalPERS Undertakes "Green Wave" Environmental Investment

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System plans to reduce energy usage in core real estate holdings by 20 percent within five years.
DOE Completes Testing of Four NEVs from GEM

Each model went a distance of between 5.4 and 5.9 miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which means that the fuel costs were less than two cents per mile.
2004 is Fourth Warmest Year on Record

The average global temperature in 2004 was 0.97 degrees Fahrenheit above the long-term average established since record keeping began in 1880.
External Power Adapters Get ENERGY STAR Label

THe EPA has announced that the ENERGY STAR label is now available for external power adapters that meet its new energy efficiency guidelines.
DOE Launches Energy-Saving Tips Web Site

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a new Web site with detailed information and tips on saving money by developing smart energy habits.
Green-e Certification Now Available in all 50 U.S. States

The National Green Pricing Default Certification Standard lets utilities not covered under a regional Green-e standard to achieve Green-e certification.
Ohio Awards Companies for Energy Efficiency

The recipients of Ohio's 2004 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency were recently honored.
DOE Releases Annual Energy Outlook Report

The report says that by 2025 as much as 68 percent of the U.S. petroleum demand could depend on imported oil, up from 56 percent in 2003.
Washoe Tribe Gets First SolarGenerations Rebate

The Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California has received a $33,185 rebate check from Sierra Pacific Power Company for investing in solar power.
Moab, Utah Is Nation's First Green Power Community

The EPA has recognized Utah’s Greater Moab Area Community as the nation’s first Green Power Community.
Biennial Report on Vehicle Emissions Released

The Union of Concerned Scientists has released its biennial report, which focused on 2003 vehicles from the six largest automakers in the U.S. market.
West Coast Governors to Combat Global Warming

The governors of Washington, Oregon and California have approved a series of recommendations for action to combat global warming.
Kansas Halts Wind Power Development in Prairie Area

Kansas Governor Sebelius has asked wind developers to hold off on development of wind energy in the Flint Hills area to preserve tallgrass prairie.
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Alternative Energy Bill

The bill requires 18 percent of the electricity sold in Pennsylvania to come from renewable and advanced energy sources within 15 years.
13 Countries Launch Methane to Markets Partnership

This new global initiative serves to advance international cooperation on the recovery and use of methane as a valuable clean energy source.
Block Junk Mail, Help the Environment

Here are some simple steps for reducing the amount of junk mail - produced using energy-intensive and polluting processes - coming to your mailbox.
Report Warns Arctic Warming Is Accelerating

According to an eight-nation report released last week, global warming is heating the Arctic almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet.
DOE Supports WGA Proposal

DOE's support will aid participating states in their efforts to achieve WGA's goal of new power purchase agreements for 1,000 megawatts of CSP by 2010.
Colorado Voters Pass Energy Initiative

Last week, Colorado voters passed Amendment 37, calling for an increase in the state's use of renewable energy resources.
Voters in 11 States Pass Transit Initiatives

Of the decided 28 measures on ballots last week, 22 initiatives (an estimated total of $40 billion) that include public transportation funding were approved.
30 California Schools to go Solar

Under the Energy Commission's Solar School Program, the schools will share $4.5 million in incentives to install PV systems of up to 30 kilowatts.
IEA Projects Energy Demand to Rise 59% by 2030

World primary energy demand is set to rise by 59 percent by 2030; 85 percent of that increase will be in the form of carbon-emitting fossil fuels.
Nevada To Train Workers to Install Solar Systems

A $250,000 federal grant will be used to train electrician journeymen and apprentices to install PV systems.
California Hydrogen Highway Fueling Station Opens

Last week, California Governor Schwarzenegger officially dedicated the state’s first retail-designed hydrogen demonstration refueling station.
Study Looks at Economic Impact of Wind Power in U.S.

Boosting U.S. wind energy installations to approximately eight times today's levels could create 150,000 manufacturing jobs nationwide.
New Law Expands Energy Tax Incentives

A new law creates and extends energy-related tax credits, including expansion of the renewable energy production tax credit.
New BLM Policy Encourages Solar Energy Development

A new land-management policy designed to encourage the development of solar energy resources on America’s public lands was recently announced.
DOE/EPA Reveal Fuel Economy Leaders for 2005

The U.S. DOE and EPA have released the "2005 Fuel Economy Guide" to help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing a new vehicle.
New York Awards $1.2 Million to Energy Projects

New York Governor Pataki has announced $1.2 million in awards for seven projects that will develop renewable energy technologies in New York state.
Minnesota Governor Plans to Double Ethanol in Gas

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has announced a plan that would require gasoline be sold with twice the current amount of ethanol.
Colorado's Amendment 37 Pushes Renewable Energy

Colorado's November ballot includes Amendment 37, which requires electric utilities to get a certain percentage of their power from renewable energy.
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Hawaii to Increase Ethanol Use

The new regulations call for at least 85 percent of Hawaii's gasoline to contain 10 percent ethanol beginning in April 2006.
Governor Signs California Solar Energy Funding Bill

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed last week AB 135, a bill that provides additional funding for photovoltaic system incentives.
DOE Offers Grants to Small Businesses

The U.S. Department of Energy announced last week that it is offering grants to small businesses that are developing new energy technologies.
ASES Kicks Off Annual Solar Tour This Weekend

More than 1,800 homes, businesses and public buildings will be open for viewing by visitors in 800 communities across the United States.
Wind Energy Tax Incentive Gets Extension to End of 2005

The wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC)--a critical factor in financing new wind power installations--will be reinstated through 2005.
NY Commission Votes to Adopt Renewable Energy Policy

The New York State Public Service Commission has voted to adopt a RPS designed to increase to renewable energy use by 25 percent by 2013.
Report Shows U.S. Traffic Congestion Worsening

In the effort to catch up with the effects of traffic congestion, American cities are falling farther behind with each passing year.
Australia's Solar Tower of Power

By Joy Ross
Australia continues work on the largest single renewable energy plant in the world.
Students Gear Up for 2005 Solar Decathlon

The event will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the fall of 2005.
National Solar Tour Scheduled for October 2

The 2004 National Solar Tour, sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society, allows consumers to visit solar homes in neighborhoods across the U.S.
Solar Water Heating National Advocacy Group Formed

A new national solar water heating advocacy group has been formed by some of the leading solar water heating manufacturing companies in the US.
Wind Association Report Notes Small Growth in 2004

Wind projects totaling more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) in capacity are awaiting the expected renewal of a major federal tax incentive.
Habitat for Humanity Near-Zero-Energy Home Finished

This summer, workers completed a fourth Habitat for Humanity DOE Building America Near-Zero-Energy House.
Canadian Solar Car Sets World Record

The University of Waterloo's Midnight Sun VII, on a 40-day North American tour, has surpassed the world record for distance travelled by a solar car.
Study Examines Safety of Garages Housing HFCVs

The California Fuel Cell Partnership has released results of a study examining practical designs for facilities housing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Wave Energy Converter Generates Power for U.K. Grid

As of August 23, the Pelamis commercial-scale floating wave energy converter completed its first week of electricity generation to the U.K. grid.
California Governor Announces Million Homes Plan

California Governor Schwarzenegger has announced a program to encourage the installation of solar panel systems in one million homes by 2017.
UK Churches Demonstrate Their Eco-Consciousness

This week, in the United Kingdom, an association of 80 churches teamed up to conduct a renewable energy event.
California Okays Tehachapi Wind Transmission Project

A transmission project to carry wind energy from the Tehachapi area to customers throughout California has received state ISO approval.
Alliance to Save Energy Announces New Consumer Site

The Alliance to Save Energy's new consumer website provides homeowners with information about reducing all of their energy bills.
Elk Grove, Calif., Adds LEDS to 70 Intersections

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) provided rebates for the lights, helping the city save an estimated $30,000 in annual energy costs.
NASA Successfully Deploys Two Solar Sail Systems

NASA's Solar Sail Propulsion Team and industry partners have successfully deployed two 33-foot solar sails in a vacuum environment.
U.S. Joins Methane to Markets Partnership

The U.S. will join efforts with Australia, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, U.K. and Ukraine to develop cooperation on the recovery and use of methane.
California EPA Proposes Increased New Home Solar Use

Proponents of the proposal say that that half of the new homes in California should be running on solar energy in 10 years.
New Study to Examine Ways to Bridge the Energy Divide
Contributed by Navigant Consulting
An independent consulting firm plans to reveal opportunities for public and private organizations to solve rural energy delivery challenges.
San Francisco Rides New Wave of Energy Planning
By Jenny Constable
With the help of the Rocky Mountain Institute, San Francisco now has a plan for cleaner, more reliable, and more energy-efficient electrical power.
NREL Reports More Energy to Green Customers in 2003

Analysts at the DOE's NREL report that 1,650 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity was supplying green power customers at the end of 2003.
15 States with Renewables Requirements, DOE Says

Analysis by DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that, as of the end of 2003, 15 states had a renewable energy requirement or goal.
DOE Breaks Ground on New Energy Research Facility

When completed, the new NREL Science and Technology Facility will include a 10,000-square-foot laboratory dedicated to thin-film PV devices.
Federal Agency Teams Honored for Energy Efficiency

Eighteen teams and individuals were honored at the 2004 Presidential Energy and Environmental Awards ceremony for their energy efficiency efforts.
Democratics Plan Eco-Friendly Convention

The Democratic National Convention plans to be the "greenest" political convention in American history.
DOE/USDA Award $25 Million to Biomass Projects

The DOE and USDA have selected 22 projects that will receive more than $25 million for the Biomass Research and Development Initiative.
USDA Awards Grants for Wind and Solar Energy Projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded six High Energy Cost Grants totaling $11.3 million to help alleviate high energy costs in rural areas.
EPA Launches New Five-Step Energy Star Campaign

The Energy Star program recently launched a new multi-year campaign to encourage people to save energy in their homes.
U.S. Greenhouse Emissions Increased Moderately in 2003

U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels increased by 0.9 percent in 2003, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. DOE.
NYC Olympics Bid Includes Solar/Wind-Powered Stadium

New York City’s bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics includes a stadium powered via solar and wind power.
LADWP Plans 20% of Energy from Renewables by 2017

The LADWP is developing its own renewable energy requirements and plans to use renewable energy for 20 percent of its energy needs by 2017.
Winners in NYC Green Buildings Competition Announced

The winners in New York City’s first "Green Buildings" design competition were announced last week.
Western Governors Launch Clean Energy Initiative

At WGA's annual meeting, governors unanimously agreed to explore opportunities to develop a clean, diversified energy system for the West.
Bill Requiring Solar Homes Goes to California Assembly

California's Assembly Housing Committee has passed SB 1652, which requires solar PV systems on 15% of new single-family homes beginning in 2006.
Wyoming Wind Energy Center Dedicated

Last week, Wyoming's governor dedicated the Wyoming Wind Energy Center, a 144-megawatt facility owned and operated by FPL Energy.
FutureTruck Competition Winners Announced

The University of Wisconsin-Madison took first place in the final FutureTruck competition, which was held June 9 through June 17.
Hawaii Sets New Renewable Energy Requirements

Hawaii is requiring utilities to draw on renewable energy for 9 percent of their electricity sales by 2010.
Sharp and New Mexico to Work on New Energy Development

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has announced an agreement with Sharp Corp. to jointly develop advanced clean energy technologies in New Mexico.
E2I and EPRI Assess Potential Wave Energy Sites

The E2I and the EPRI have cited sites in Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Maine for demonstration plants to convert offshore wave energy.
Maine Approves Wind Power Project

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has approved the construction at Mars Hill of Maine’s first wind power project.
CA Program Promotes Standard Hydrogen Fuel Nozzles

The California Fuel Cell Partnership is encouraging hydrogen fuel-dispensing nozzle companies to show equipment meets industry performance standards.
BP Releases World Energy 2004 Report

Report reveals that at current production rates, the world's proved reserves of oil will last 40 years--77 percent of those reserves are in OPEC count
154 Governments Commit to More Renewable Energy Use

The International Conference for Renewable Energies concluded on June 4 with 154 governments committing to increase renewable energy use.
Worldwatch Study Shows Increased Solar/Wind Power Use

A Worldwatch Institute study reports solar power generation has tripled globally in the past five years, and wind power generation has quadrupled.
Wisconsin Renewable Energy Fair Celebrates 15th Year

The 15th annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair will be held June 18-20, 2004, at the ReNew the Earth Institute, in Custer, Wisc.
DOE Predicts World Energy Growth of 50% by 2025

DOE report projects 91 percent increase in energy use between 2001 and 2025 among the developing nations of the world, especially developing Asia.
Governor Launches California's Hydrogen Highway

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order regarding the creation of a "hydrogen highway" in California by 2010.
DOE's Office of Science Awards Pollution Prevention

The DOE's Office of Science announced winners in its first annual awards for Pollution Prevention and Environmental Stewardship.
Western Governors Propose Clean Air Initiative

The WGA's North American Energy Summit started off with a "clean energy" initiative for the West proposed by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
Bush Announces $350 Million in Hydrogen Projects

President Bush announced that the Department of Energy has selected partners to fund new hydrogen research projects totaling $350 million.
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