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Small Businesses Nationwide Begin Work on Cutting-Edge Innovative Research Projects
Feb. 21, 2012 — Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that with support from the Department of Energy, 142 small businesses around the nation are starting work this week on 180 innovative research projects. >>More
[ACORE Member] Goldwind to enter solar industry with PV inverter factory
Feb. 21, 2012 — Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind is moving into the solar industry with plans to produce inverters for PV power plants. >>More
UT Bill seeks up to 75% tax credit for alternative energy
Feb. 21, 2012 — A Utah Senate committee approved a bill Friday that would specify state tax credits for alternative-energy producers and shift the program to the new Office of Energy Development. >>More
[ACORE Member] First Wind to break ground on Kawailoa Wind farm
Feb. 21, 2012 — First Wind plans to break ground next week on what will be the largest wind energy project in Hawaii, the 69-megawatt Kawailoa Wind farm on the North Shore of Oahu. >>More
Renewable energy draws public, private investment in U.S.
Feb. 21, 2012 — Public-private partnerships are a cornerstone of renewable energy research and development, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory director [and ACORE Advisory Board Member] Daniel Arvizu. >>More
U.S. Defense Contractors Are Hidden Investment Plays in Renewable Energy Initiatives
Feb. 19, 2012 — Not many investors are aware of it, but the U.S. defense contractors are hidden investment plays in the widening use of renewable energy. >>More
[ACORE Member] First Solar: Antelope Valley Permit Issue Reportedly Settled
Feb. 17, 2012 — First Solar shares are trading sharply higher Friday morning on a report that the company has settled the permit issues that have been delaying the completion of funding for the Antelope Valley Solar Ranch project the … Continue reading
Port Chester Company Builds $17M Solar Plant
Feb. 17, 2012 — Solar Systems Inc. of Port Chester partnered with a New Jersey-based clean energy company to build the $17 million plant. >>More
SDG&E announces contracts for 300 MW of wind, solar power
Feb. 17, 2012 — San Diego Gas & Electric Co. said it has entered into two contracts for 300 MW of renewable energy. >>More
Defense-Funded Biofuels Program Can Spur Production and Lower Risk to U.S. Government
Feb. 17, 2012 — Retired Navy Adm. Dennis McGinn, ACORE President, said biofuels are “essential in both reducing our dependence on oil and improving our transportation system. They are being actively pursued by all of our military services.” >>More





