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September 9, 2010
Ice Energy to Provide Energy Storage Technology for SunPower Project

Ice Energy will work with SunPower Corp. on a unique pilot project funded by the California Public Utilities Commission that will combine its Ice Bear energy storage technology with SunPower's photovoltaic solar systems.
 

News, Solar Power, Energy Storage, Customer Generation
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September 8, 2010
China Most Attractive Nation to Invest in Renewable Energy

China has succeeded the United States as the most attractive location in which to invest in renewable energy projects, according to Ernst & Young's latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices.
 

News, Business, Solar, Utility Generation, Policy, Rate and tariff design
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September 7, 2010
First ChargePoint America Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installed in Michigan

The first ChargePoint networked electric vehicle charging station has been installed in Michigan as part of a $37 million nationwide program.

News, Electric/Hybrid vehicles, PHEV, Transportation
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September 7, 2010
German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated

Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3 GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as a large photovoltaic market and a feasible investment location for PV companies.

News, Solar Power, Customer Generation, Policy, Rate and tariff design
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September 2, 2010
Photovoltaic Markets Surge to Forefront Amid Efforts to Locate Viable Renewable Energy Sources

Rising concerns about the need to reduce CO2 emissions and increase the use of renewable energy sources worldwide will stimulate the global photovoltaic market.

News, Business, Solar, Utility Generation
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September 2, 2010
Survey Shows Americans Chose Comfort Over Saving Money and 'Going Green' This Summer

Most people agree that saving money and being "green" are important -- until 100 degree temperatures are involved.

News, Energy conservation, End Use
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August 31, 2010
California Proposes Feed-in Tariff for Solar Energy

The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a proposed decision to launch a new renewable incentive program designed to drive mid-sized renewable energy development.

News, State, Solar Power, Customer Generation, Policy, Rate and tariff design
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August 30, 2010
HUD Wastes $1 Billion a Year on Energy, Report Finds

The federal government's failure to take easy and inexpensive steps, such as insulating walls and roofs and installing more efficient appliances, adds $1 billion a year to the energy and housing costs of 3 million of the nation's poorest families

News, Federal, Energy efficiency, End Use, Policy
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August 26, 2010
FERC, Colorado Sign Agreement on Small Hydropower Development

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to simplify procedures authorizing the development of small-scale hydropower projects in Colorado

News, Federal, Other renewable, Utility Generation, Policy
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August 25, 2010
Smart Grid Project Will Let Wind Farms 'Talk' to Appliances

The Bonneville Power Administration and Mason County Public Utility District Number 3 announced this month that they are partnering on a smart grid pilot project to help manage the electricity grid and use wind power more effectively. 

News, Communications systems, Wind, Utility Generation, Smart Grid