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Rising energy prices and looming climate regulation are already creating new risks for the real estate sector. Now growing public concern over global warming is creating new expectations for action. Fortunately, meeting these expectations and reducing exposure to climate and energy risk can be done profitability in the commercial real …

Tempe, AZ, USA: First Solar Breaks Ground on Ohio Manufacturing Expansion First Solar today held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Perrysburg, Ohio facility. Upon completion, the expansion will increase the annual capacity at the Perrysburg facility to approximately 192 megawatts, based on run rates for the …

THE GOOGLE PLAN NEW ENERGY COMES ROLLING IN ON TIDES GOT TAX CREDITS, CAN’T GET FINANCING: WHO WILL FIX THIS?

Oct. 6/08 State Scorecard Highlights Model Policies to Win Race for Energy Independence Washington, D.C.—California tops the list of U.S. states employing energy efficiency as the “first fuel” to grow their economies while meeting electricity demand, combating global warming, and contributing to U.S. energy security, according to a new report …

Washington, DC, USA: Bailout Bill Signed into Law, Including 8 Year Solar Tax Credit Extension Today, by a vote of 263-171, the U.S. House of Representatives passed historic legislation that extends the 30-percent federal investment tax credit for both residential and commercial solar installations for 8 years. This landmark legislation …

Carbon Finance 2008 With 200+ participants from all over the world, this event promises to be the ideal forum for you to meet and do business with the key players in the global carbon markets. This is your last chance to book as the conference takes place NEXT WEEK – …

Cleantech investment breaks all-time record New high investment watermark in Q3 comes amid financial turmoil. How long can the party last? Sun still shines on solar We spot a total of 19 deals over the past week, with a slew of solar companies continuing to pull in funding. Leaders talk …

ENERGY GAMES – TO BE CONTINUED UTILITY BUYING MORE WIND, THANK THE RES GOOD STORIES THERE WASN’T TIME TO GET TO THIS WEEK

TODAY’S HEADLINES: NEW IDEA FROM CALIF – CONTROL URBAN SPRAWL, CUT DRIVING EMISSIONS U.S. OFFSHORE WIND, ONE STEP CLOSER ISRAEL: LAND FOR ENERGY YESTERDAY: THE GOLDEN RULE OF NEW ENERGY (MINNESOTA VERSION) PUTTING NEW ENERGY IN OLD BUILDINGS SOLAR BUILDING BRICKS

LABOR DAY HEADLINES: WIND WARS? AN OCEAN OF ENERGY – JUST WHAT SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS INSTALLERS TAKING SUN FROM CALIF TO NEW ENGLAND MOVING ON ITALIAN SOLAR – AN F-I-T TOO GOOD TO REFUSE FIGHTING FOSSIL FUELS IN SRI LANKA NEW ENERGY: WHAT SOUTH KOREA IS LOOKING AT Sam Cooke …