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What is Congress Waiting For?

Tuesday, Aug 07 2012

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Congress should absolutely extend the wind tax credit – and do so swiftly. Voters overwhelmingly want more clean energy now and they support the policies that accelerate renewable energy deployment.

Two Nevada Solar Projects Put on Federal Fast Track

Tuesday, Aug 07 2012

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Two solar projects planned on federal and tribal lands in Clark County are being put on a fast track as part of the Obama administration's latest push behind green energy in the West.

Schumer Calls for Solar Energy Improvement

Tuesday, Aug 07 2012

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Senator Charles Schumer is pushing for the use of solar energy in New York State. The U.S. Senator was in Kingston saying he wants to see improvements to a program that provides energy credits to solar panel owners depending on how much energy they use, also known as net metering.

Obama Administration Announces Seven Major Renewable Energy Projects to be Expedited

Tuesday, Aug 07 2012

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Today, as a part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that seven nationally and regionally significant solar and wind energy projects will be expedited, including projects in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Wyoming.

Initiative Brings Solar Power to Recovery Center

Monday, Aug 06 2012

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Trish Hussey and Rita Leadem stretched a ribbon in front of a solar panel set up just outside the front door of the Freedom House Recovery Center on Thursday afternoon.

How N.J. solar energy outshines the other 49 states

Monday, Aug 06 2012

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The Armpit of America. Dirty Jersey. Nearly every New Jerseyan is familiar with such jeers leveled at the Garden State. Yet in spite of the images - or smells - such terms may evoke, the Christie administration recently signed into law bipartisan legislation to support and maintain the solar incentive market that has made New Jersey the solar powerhouse of America. It is thoroughly encouraging to see bipartisan cooperation in Trenton continue to show support for a clean, renewable energy source - both for the sake of New Jersey and for the nation.

U.S. Military's Big Plan For Renewable Energy Projects

Monday, Aug 06 2012

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The U.S. Department of Defense plans to open up 16 million acres of its land for renewable energy development, which it hopes will create a boom of solar, wind and geothermal projects and provide clean power to military bases, the department announced Monday.

New Mass. Law Seeks Boost in Renewable Energy

Monday, Aug 06 2012

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Gov. Deval Patrick has signed an energy bill that requires Massachusetts utilities to buy more of their electricity in competitively bid, long-term contracts with renewable energy providers.

Minnesota Dept. of Commerce to Help Streamline Solar Installations

Monday, Aug 06 2012

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When it comes to installing solar energy in Minnesota, advocates say, the path to going green is often snarled in red tape.

Massachusetts Keeps Solar Power Shining

Friday, Aug 03 2012

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Today Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the 2012 Energy Act. Among other provisions, this comprehensive energy bill raises the cap on an important solar program called “net metering.” Most solar electric installations are connected to the grid and feed excess power produced to other utility customers; net metering rules gives customers credit for extra power they generate.

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