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The FTC proposed new guidance on making claims to represent that a company uses renewable energy if it is generating renewable electricity, but selling the RECs; also states that it would be deceptive for such company to say that it "hosts a renewable power facility." The FTC is accepting public comment on the proposed revision until December 10, 2010. - November 19, 2010 at 00:11 AM

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) today released its first Model Program Rules for Community Renewables. Based on best practices, the model rules are presented to facilitate co-investment in local renewable power facilities. - November 18, 2010 at 22:11 PM

When completed in 2008, the 5-MW Kimberlina concentrating solar power (CSP) plant became the first large-scale solar thermal project to come online in the U.S. in 20 years. - November 18, 2010 at 22:11 PM

Today, the nations regulatory commission, FERC, proposed a reform to its rules that would help integrate renewable energy into the nation's energy mix. - November 18, 2010 at 22:11 PM

In part I of this series, I looked at the full costs of alternative energy and climate change mutual funds. I concluded that they were quite expensive, ranging from over 2% per year, to almost 6% - November 18, 2010 at 22:11 PM

Because of their capability to bring the beneficial dynamics of Moore's Law to the solar market, global shipments of photovoltaic (PV) Module Level Power Management (MLPM) systems are set to explode during the coming years, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp. - November 18, 2010 at 22:11 PM

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The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE) is excited to announce the 2011 Renewable Energy Tour. This tour will travel through cities across the state, reaching an audience of well over 1000 individuals and businesses. The tour will be your very best opportunity to learn about renewable energy policy, interact with your elected officials and be part of the sweeping grassroots movement that will bring Florida in to the renewable energy future. - November 18, 2010 at 22:11 PM

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is pleased to announce the release of the PV Technical Sales Certification Exam Resource Guide, a useful and practical resource for those planning to take NABCEP's PV Technical Sales Certification Exam. - November 18, 2010 at 22:11 PM

Standard Solar, Inc., a leader in the full-service development, installation and financing of solar electric systems for commercial, government and residential customers, today announced it will officially activate a 701 kilowatt solar energy system on the Rockville Ice Arena—one of the largest single rooftop solar energy systems in Maryland. - November 18, 2010 at 22:11 PM

As readers and international selectors begin the process of rendering their judgment on bioenergy processing technologies, in balloting for the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy, industry leaders reported a quickening pace towards bioenergy commercialization at Advanced Bioenergy Markets, one of the last major gatherings of industry CEOs before the close of the year. - November 17, 2010 at 22:11 PM

A federal tax credit saved a Virginia man nearly $24,000 on a solar electric and hot water installation on his Alexandria home. For Steven "Boots" Barnes, the cost of installing a home solar power system in Virginia is not only offset by federal tax credits, but also generates a steady revenue stream with solar renewable energy credits (SREC's). Add those savings to significant utility-bill savings and the result is a return on investment of less than eight years. - November 17, 2010 at 22:11 PM

The residents and stakeholders of the Milford II expansion project are celebrating this week as construction on the project charges into high gear. - November 17, 2010 at 22:11 PM

FirstEnergy Corp. cancelled plans to repower units 4 and 5 at its R.E. Burger Plant in Shadyside, Ohio, and will permanently shut down the units by Dec. 31, 2010. - November 17, 2010 at 22:11 PM

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar this week approved the construction of yet another large-scale solar energy project on U.S. public lands. This one, the Amargosa Farm Road Solar Project will be built in Nevada and is the second plant approved for public lands in that state. - November 16, 2010 at 22:11 PM

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The GE $200 ecomagination challenge, launched 10 weeks ago was GE's way of bringing forth innovative ideas that will help transform the global energy landscape from one that relies on dirty energy to one powered by clean energy. The company said that the challenge attracted 70,000 technologists, students, entrepreneurs and start-ups who submitted their best ideas to build the next-generation power grid. - November 16, 2010 at 22:11 PM

When Magma Energy Corp. CEO Ross Beaty first looked into acquiring the mostly-government owned Icelandic geothermal energy company HS Orka, he had no idea how politically volatile that decision would be. - November 16, 2010 at 22:11 PM

To decrease the transportation sector's reliance on gasoline, viable alternatives must be found. Ultracapacitors — energy storage systems with very high energy density — might be a technology that drives Americans into a future free of the pump. - November 16, 2010 at 22:11 PM

T*SOL is the leading program for the design and simulation of solar thermal systems from Valentin Software, which has been providing solar professionals with industry leading design simulation and sales software tools for over 20 years. - November 16, 2010 at 22:11 PM

Alamo Heights (Tex.) has been designated as a Green Power Community by the EPA after community members collectively purchased 3.6 million kWh of green power annually. - November 16, 2010 at 00:11 AM

The Antelope Valley Union High School District (Calif.) has partnered with PsomasFMG and SoCal Edison to build a 9.6 MW PV system. The system is estimated to provide about 80% of the school district's electricity and save the district ~$2M annually. - November 16, 2010 at 00:11 AM

EPA released its latest list of top green power purchasers. Retaining rank at the top were Intel, Kohl's, and Whole Foods. Starbucks jumped to 4th spot with more than 537 million kWh (55% of purchased electricity). Pennsylvania rose to 5th place after increasing its purchase to 500 million kW (50% of purchased electricity). - November 16, 2010 at 00:11 AM

WindTamer Corporation ("WindTamer" or "The Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: WNDT) announced today that its 8.0GT wind turbine has been submitted to Intertek (LSE: ITRK) for testing, inspection and certification. Intertek, a global third-party testing company, tests wind turbines and provides data to determine product eligibility for incentive programs and for verification of compliance with national and international wind turbine safety and efficiency requirements. - November 15, 2010 at 22:11 PM

EyeforEnergy the leading events co-coordinator and business intelligence provider for the Oil and Gas industries are pleased to confirm Philip Lowe Director General for Energy, European Commission as Keynote speaker at the European Gas markets summit. - November 15, 2010 at 22:11 PM