A ‘Renewable’ That’s Worse Than Coal?

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Environmental groups say Maryland's "renewable" waste-to-energy trash incinerators generate more pollution that its coal-fired power plants. Read more →

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Renewable Projects Sought By New York State

New York's energy agency is putting $150 million toward renewable energy generation projects as the state works to meet its 29 percent renewables goal by 2015. Read more →

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Renewables Get New Legislation In California

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California Gov. Jerry Brown signs three bills into law that promote clean energy projects by providing incentives and revamping permitting processes. Read more →

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U.S. PV Market Poised To Be World’s Biggest

ABI Research says the United States will become the largest market for photovoltaic (PV) installations in the world by 2013. Read more →

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U.S. Solar Leader? Still The Golden State

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California leads and will continue to lead the U.S. in solar power capacity, installing an additional 7.5 gigawatts by 2015, a research firm says. Read more →

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Green Jobs Booming In The Golden State

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An advocacy group says California is doing a great job building a green economy, with 15,000 students a year in green job training – but more work is needed. Read more →

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Solar Growing With Loan From Border Bank

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A 23-megawatt solar project in California's Imperial Valley gets the green light with $77 million in financing from the North American Development Bank. Read more →

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More Green Power For San Diego Utility

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San Diego Gas and Electric contracts for new solar and geothermal-sourced energy, boosting its green power portfolio by 190 megawatts. Read more →

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NY Dangles $250 Million For Clean Energy

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New York State is offering $250 million for projects using wind, hydroelectric, biomass or other clean resources to produce electricity in state. Read more →

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Illinois Pushes To Reach 25% Renewables

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Governor Pat Quinn announces deals for nine projects to provide clean power to major utilities, who must hit 25% renewables by 2025. Read more →

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