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Contracting Companies, Home Energy Raters, Trade Allies and Partners Honored

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) honored 14 of the state's leading contracting companies, home energy raters, trade allies and partners on February 6 at the ACI "Solutions for Success" 2008 New York ENERGY STAR for Homes Conference and Awards Banquet.

25 Feb 2008

APS Announces Plans for Construction of 280MW Concentrating Solar Power Plant

Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) today announced plans for one of the world's largest solar facilities - a 280-megawatt (MW) concentrating solar power (CSP) plant to be built 70 miles southwest of Phoenix, near Gila Bend, Ariz.

21 Feb 2008

Collecting and Presenting Environmental Findings in a Virtual Environment

The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission has awarded a $1.2 million grant to Virginia Tech Outreach and International Affairs.

20 Feb 2008

Coal Association Applaudes Installation of Pollution Control Devices at Coal-Fired Plants

The Pennsylvania Coal Association today applauded State House Members for voting to set aside $25 million in funding for the installation of pollution control devices at small, coal-fired plants.

14 Feb 2008

Renewable Energy Industry Call on Congress to Pass ITC/PTC Extensions

More than 350 leaders in the renewable energy industry ranging from small business owners, venture capitalists, investors, associations and academics today called on Congress for the passage of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the Production Tax Credit (PTC) extensions prior to March 1, 2008.

14 Feb 2008

Kyocera Supplies Solar Power Generating Systems to Households in Tunisia

Kyocera Corporation today announced that it will supply and install its solar power generating systems in the Republic of Tunisia under a yen-loan project by the Japanese government through Itochu Corporation.

13 Feb 2008

Georgia Power Adds Company to List of Renewable Energy Producers

Georgia Power recently added another company to its growing list of independent renewable energy producers that have committed to a long-term contract from a renewable generation source.

11 Feb 2008

World's First Zero-Carbon, Zero-Waste City

Abu Dhabi today broke ground on Masdar City, the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car- free city. The global milestone event was marked by the laying of a virtual cornerstone by His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and a visually stunning production depicting life in the city.

10 Feb 2008

IPL Begins Construction on 200 Megawatt Wind Power Farm

Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation received a written decision today from the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) regarding its request for ratemaking principles pertaining to the company's proposed construction of up to 200 megawatts of wind power farms in Iowa.

8 Feb 2008

Budget Delivers a Cleaner and Healthier Tomorrow

Building on 37 years of progress in protecting human health and the environment, EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson today released his agency's $7.14 billion fiscal year 2009 budget.

4 Feb 2008