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Markell Introduces Delaware Clean Energy Jobs Act
Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., has introduced legislation that would expand emerging industries, such as wind and solar power, in Delaware to...
Consensus Reached On Wind Turbine Guideline Recommendations
Ken Salazar, secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) praised the work of the 22-member Wind Turbine Guidelines Federal...
Colorado Legislators Give Final Approval For Stronger RPS
Gov. Bill Ritter, D-Colo., congratulated legislators for giving final approval to H.B.1001, which will increase the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS)...
Report: Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Programs Have Created Thousands Of Jobs
An independent evaluation shows Wisconsin's clean energy programs through Focus on Energy have added more than 5,000 jobs and more than...
Senators Introduce Bill To Encourage Offshore Wind Development
Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine; Tom Carper, D-Del.; Olympia Snowe, R-Maine; and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, have introduced legislation to provide critical financial incentives for...
Sage Grouse Will Not Be Listed As Endangered Species
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced that the greater sage grouse, a ground-dwelling bird that inhabits much of the western...
Canada’s Federal Budget Does Not Include Extension For ecoEnergy Program
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) has expressed disappointment with the federal government's failure to expand and extend its ecoENERGY for Renewable Power...
Senators Introduce Bill To Halt Treasury Cash-Grant Payments
Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y.; Bob Casey, D-Pa.; Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio; and Jon Tester, D-Mont., are urging the Obama administration to suspend a...
EPA Intends To Phase In Proposed GHG Emissions Regulations
In response to eight Democratic senators' concerns about economic and security issues relating to potential regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from stationary...
Net-Metering Legislation Passes In New York
Gov. David A. Paterson, D-N.Y., has announced the passage of a three-way bill negotiated with the legislature to improve net metering. The bill...
Feingold, Ensign Introduce Renewable Energy Bill
U.S. Sens. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., and John Ensign, R-Nev., are introducing renewable energy legislation that would ensure all forms of renewable energy meet...
Salazar Discusses Offshore Wind With Governors Of Atlantic States
Ken Salazar, secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) hosted a meeting with governors and representatives of Atlantic Coast states to...
DOT Funds Will Help New England Ports Accommodate Wind Energy Shipments
Rhode Island and Maine will receive funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to make improvements to ports in order to...
Markell Signs Executive Order To Set Clean Energy Targets
Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., has signed an executive order that aims to foster economic development, reduce the impact of state government on the...
Governor Advocates Wind Regulations
Gov. Dave Freudenthal, D-Wyo., says he remains committed to passing regulations for Wyoming's wind energy industry and that proposed bills in the state's...
Governor Doyle Signs Recovery Zone Bond Bill
Gov. Jim Doyle, D-Wis., has signed into law S.B.440, which allows the state to maximize federal bonds to help fund projects that will...
New Brunswick Releases Community Energy Policy
To support the growth of renewable energy in New Brunswick, Canada, the provincial government has developed a Community Energy Policy. The goal is...
Legislation Establishes PACE Program In San Francisco
Mayor Gavin Newsom has signed the final legislation required to establish San Francisco's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The program makes $150...
Salazar Responds To Inspector General Report On Cape Wind EIS
Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI) Ken Salazar sent a letter to acting inspector general Mary Kendall regarding an investigative report...
Lingle Marks HCEI Anniversary, Announces Additional Steps
Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, reaffirmed her administration's commitment to a clean energy-driven Hawaii economy at an event marking the second anniversary of the...