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U.S. Raises Tariffs on Solar-Gear Imports from China, Group Says
The U.S. Commerce Department determined that Chinese solar-product imports should be subject to additional tariffs to offset government subsidies, according to a group for companies manufacturing in the U.S.
Oregon Reins In Tax Credits for Clean Energy
Clean energy companies in Oregon are finding lawmakers more reluctant to give them tax credits.
Tax credits for clean energy companies ballooned from about $100 million in 2006 to more than $300 million in 2010, according to Legislative Revenue Office figures.
Solar Panels at LAUSD Schools Convert Valley's Blazing Sun into Energy
When triple-digit temperatures hit Woodland Hills this summer, Alma Aguirre isn't going to be thinking about her vehicle baking in the parking lot at Taft High, but the electricity generated by the solar panels covering the school's new carport.
First Solar Rises as Permit Resolved on Los Angeles Plant
First Solar Inc. the biggest maker of thin-film solar panels, climbed the most since June 12 after receiving permission to continue construction on a $1.36 billion power project in Los Angeles County.
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Net Metering: A 'Net Positive' for Solar
Forget bankruptcies and Chinese PV modules. One of the biggest issues facing the solar industry sits inside the box: a net meter.
2 Solar Projects to be Unveiled in Carson City
Two solar projects are being unveiled this week in Carson City, Nev.
Solar Advocates Like Preliminary CPUC Decision to Boost Clean Energy in California
California solar energy advocates [Thursday] praised a proposed decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that, if approved, will likely boost renewable energy use by homeowners, businesses, and commercial uses and lower energy costs for both solar and non-solar energy ratepayers.
St. Louis Cardinals Cooking With Solar Power
There may not have been any sunshine bearing down on the St. Louis Cardinals' home opener Friday, but the stadium will be cooking with solar energy as the season progresses.
Aqua Pennsylvania Turns Pickering Water Treatment Plant Solar
Aqua has gone solar at its water treatment plant near Phoenixville ? a move designed to save the company and its customer's money and shrink their carbon footprint.
