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U.S. Solar Energy in 2011

Solar energy is one of the fastest growing industry in the United States. WASHINGTON – Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, today published the following review of the U.S.

Solar Grid Parity 101 | Energy Self Reliant States

Solar grid parity is considered the tipping point for solar power, when installing solar power will cost less than buying electricity from the grid.  It’s also a tipping point in the electricity system, when millions of Americans can choose energy production  …

SunShot – Driving Toward the Dollar Watt

Since 1995, the U.S. has seen the price of solar systems drop by 60% thanks to investments by government and private organizations in research, development, and deployment activities. By Melissa C. Lott

Vermont's "Energy Secession" Movement: 90% Renewables by 2050

Vermont is known for its lush Green Mountains, idyllic farm landscapes, and progressive politics. What many people may not realize is that Vermont has a pretty active secessionist movement too. Stephen Lacey

Obama Administration Approves 2 Huge Renewable Energy Projects Just This Week

Other than the tremendously needed toxic pollution standards announced yesterday, the Obama administration has made three more big announcements this week that should make anyone who values clean air, clean water, and a livable climate happy.

DOE Announces Energy-Savings Project at State Department Leveraging $5.5 Million in Private Investment

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) project at two U.S. Department of State facilities in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.

Cross Island Farms Enjoys a Renewable Energy Harvest: A Wind Powering America Success Story

For Cross Island Farms of Wellesley Island, New York, 2011 was a bountiful year—and not just because of the farm's harvest.

German Energy Consumption Drops 4.8% in 2011, With Renewables Providing 20% of Electricity

According to new figures released from Germany’s energy working group, AGEB, energy consumption in the country dropped 4.8% in 2011 from 2010.   By Stephen Lacey

Google Ends 2011 With a $94 Million Investment in Solar Power

Google has announced yet one more investment in clean energy (just following Warren Buffett's two bigsolar power acquisitions).

University of Minnesota and the Department of Energy Celebrate New Wind Energy Research Station

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the University of Minnesota celebrated the installation of a 2.5-MW wind turbine at the University's new Eolos Wind Energy Research Station in Rosemount, Minnesota, in October.  Funded by DOE under the American Recovery and Reinvestment  …

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