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Aggressive government incentives are set to trigger booming growth in solar installations in Ontario, Canada, in 2010—but regulations requiring the use of locally sourced photovoltaic (PV) products will cause the expansion to slow dramatically in 2011, according to market research firm iSuppli Corp.

Expo 2010 Vehicles Equipped with Fuel Cell Humidifiers from Perma Pure FC-Series used in 100 vehicles shuttling international visitors at World Expo Toms River, NJ (August 24, 2010) – In keeping with Expo 2010 Shanghai China’s theme, “Better City-Better Life,” green fuel cell technology was chosen to power the visitor shuttles at this year’s world’s fair. Increased productivity, zero emissions …

One Block Off the Grid Kicks Off Pittsburgh’s First Solar Group Purchase Homeowners Now Eligible for Support, Group Discounts and Educational Tools For Going Solar San Francisco, Calif. – August 24, 2010 – One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), the nation’s largest solar group discount company, today launched a new program to support Pittsburgh homeowners through the solar buying process. …

Villages at Heritage Springs to Be Nations Biggest Solar Community Listen to AEHQ’s interview with Bob Comstock CEO of Comstock Homes as he tells us all about this energy efficient housing development – Bob Comstock Interview On May 28, Comstock Homes announced groundbreaking for a new solar community whose center and 511 homes will all sport solar panels on their …

New Grant Thornton study explores impact of oil spill on deepwater exploration and production businesses NEW YORK, August 23, 2010 – Grant Thornton LLP’s Corporate Advisory & Restructuring Services (CARS) today announced the release of The implications of the oil spill on deepwater exploration and production, a study outlining the ramifications stemming from BP’s Macondo well disaster for energy exploration …

“Makers of solar cells, as well as PV installers and other supply chain participants that can’t deftly manage these inventory swings, may risk being stuck with bloated stockpiles that could drive up their costs and put them at a major competitive disadvantage that will be impossible to overcome,” he added.

PD Ports, one of the major companies driving Teesside’s ambition to become a centre of excellence for the European wind energy sector, recently hosted a Chain Reaction conference in Hartlepool to build support for the concept.

Global Energy Industry Leaders Form New Consortium to Drive Hybrid Energy Development BOSTON – August 10, 2010 – In a landmark event for the energy industry, four major industry players have joined forces to form the Hybrid Energy Consortium (“HEC”), focused on the design of next generation utility-scale commercial integrated solar combined cycle (“ISCC”) power plants. The founding members of …

The Villages at Heritage Springs, the nation’s largest solar community, has won impressive third party certifications for its commitment to using energy-efficient practices and products in its construction. Energy Star and Build It Green certifications are independent verifications of the builder’s dedication to healthy and sustainable construction practices.

The Villages at Heritage Springs, the nation’s largest solar community, has won impressive third party certifications for its commitment to using energy-efficient practices and products in its construction. Energy Star® and Build It Green™ certifications are independent verifications of the builder’s dedication to healthy and sustainable construction practices.

– Shipment of OriginOil Quantum Fracturing System to MBD Energy Triggers Payment – OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that it recently notified MBD Energy Limited that it is ready to ship a Quantum Fracturing™ System, the first unit …

OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced a new invention that generates hydrogen from living algae, providing an additional energy source from bioreactors.

Algae-to-Oil Pioneer’s Technology Selected from more than 250 Leading Organizations, Universities and National Laboratories Los Angeles, CA June 22, 2010 – OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, announced today that it has been selected as a winner of the Biofuels Digest …

When operational, the 70 megawatt gross capacity biomass facility in Berlin will be the largest wood-burning power plant in the state, and will move New Hampshire closer to its goal of 25 percent renewable energy by the year 2025.

BIOFUEL ENERGY CORP. (Nasdaq:BIOF – News), an ethanol production company, today announced its fourth quarter and year end 2009 results. Net income attributable to common shareholders was $6.8 million, or $.21 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the net loss attributable to common shareholders was $13.6 million, or $.57 …

Photovoltaic Solar Project Generates Renewable, Clean Electricity First Solar, Inc. and NRG Energy, Inc. today announced the start of commercial operation for the largest photovoltaic (PV) solar project in California. First Solar developed and built the 21-megawatt (MW) power plant in Blythe, Calif., which was acquired last month by NRG through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar. Electricity generated by …

The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, announced today that a core group of airlines has signed groundbreaking memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two different producers – AltAir Fuels LLC and Rentech, Inc. – for a future supply of alternative aviation fuel.

Developer of Fuel Oil from Algae Expands R&D and Production Facility Indianapolis, IN – March 16, 2009 – Stellarwind Bio Energy, LLC, a producer of fuel oil from algae, announced today the opening of its new small scale pilot production facility and corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. With a 1/10th acre greenhouse, expanded office space and an advanced R & …

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The New Fuels Alliance (NFA), one of the nation’s leading advocates for advanced biofuels, is warning that California’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from gasoline may actually increase greenhouse gas emissions and worsen the state’s dependence on dirty fossil fuels.