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Posted on May 16, 2012 by turner

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Green Energy CEOs to Face Loan Questions Wednesday

Posted on May 16, 2012 by turner

May 15, 2012 — A House Oversight and Government Reform Committee panel will convene a hearing with a title that advertises the lawmakers’ questions: “The Obama Administration’s Green Energy Gamble: What Have All The Taxpayer Subsidies Achieved?” It will feature … Continue reading →

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Shift by U.S. Muddles Solar Imports Case

Posted on May 16, 2012 by turner

May 16, 2012 — Renewable energy companies around the world are awaiting a decision Thursday by the U.S. Commerce Department on whether to impose anti-dumping tariffs on solar panels imported from China, as a little-noticed policy shift by the department … Continue reading →

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American Solar Manufacturers Oppose Solar Tariffs

Posted on May 16, 2012 by turner

May 15, 2012 — Awaiting a key U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) decision, American solar manufacturers are speaking out against SolarWorld’s campaign to raise tariffs on imported Chinese solar cells. Manufacturers including [ACORE member] Dow Corning and Hemlock Semiconductor, GT … Continue reading →

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Senate Democrats: Exclude Chinese Solar Panels From ITC

Posted on May 16, 2012 by turner

May 15, 2012 — Two high-profile Senate Democrats introduced a proposal Tuesday that if passed would set domestic requirements on solar installations looking to qualify for the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit. >>More

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World’s 1st Cattle Feedlot Solar Field Completed

Posted on May 16, 2012 by turner

May 15, 2012 — Independent Solar Developers, a leading provider of solar installations to the Agricultural Industry, today announced that they are the first company to install, commission and operate a 480kW CPV solar field that provides both energy and … Continue reading →

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Blog Post: House Armed Services Committee Threatens Shut Down of Successful Biofuel Development

Posted on May 16, 2012 by turner

May 15, 2012 — “We see, then, that the Armed Services Committee has correctly identified the variability of fuel prices as a major problem for the Department of Defense. I agree: ASP has identified oil dependence as a significant threat … Continue reading →

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Nation’s Largest City-Sponsored Solar Financing Program Re-Launches in Arizona

Posted on May 16, 2012 by turner

May 15, 2012 — U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton took part in an event to unveil the details of a program that will allow up to 1,000 Arizona homeowners access to affordable solar power. Secretary … Continue reading →

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US Navy’s ‘Great Green Fleet’ Initiative Sets Bar High for Biofuels Industry

Posted on May 15, 2012 by turner

May 15, 2012 — The US Navy has embarked on an ambitious plan to deploy a fleet of warships powered by alternative fuels by 2016, deemed the ‘Great Green Fleet.’ The initiative has been touted as one of the most … Continue reading →

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Full Committee Hearing This Thursday on The Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by turner

May 17, 2012 09:30 AM at SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony on S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012.The hearing will be webcast live on … Continue reading →

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