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Ad Calls Unplugged Solar Panels "Government Waste" - KARK

Ad Calls Unplugged Solar Panels "Government Waste" KARK Back in November, KARK told you about the panels: paid for with tax-dollars two years ago and still not plugged in. Now, one group is attacking the state, saying the unplugged solar panels are a perfect example of government's wasteful spending.

TEXT-S&P cuts Ferro Corp to 'BB-' - Reuters

TEXT-S&P cuts Ferro Corp to 'BB-' Reuters A meaningful shift in the solar industry including reductions in government subsidies for solar use in parts of Europe; a decrease in the amount of paste used in solar panels (thrifting); and increased solar panel manufacturing competition, ...

Solar power seeks spring thaw - China Daily

China Daily

Solar power seeks spring thaw China Daily The audience, including PV executives from foreign and Chinese companies, industry experts and government officials, were attending an "Innovation Summit" that aims to send an important signal: When times are bad, that's when it's time to spend on new ... China's Solar Industry Should Be Held Accountable For Breaking Trade LawsThinkProgress Obama's Tariffs on China's Solar Products Will Cost U.S.Bloomberg SolarWorld US-China Solar Trade Case Timeline & Top QuotesCleanTechnica Greentech Media (blog) -RenewableEnergyWorld.com all 449 news articles »

Should the government invest in alternative energy? - Fox News

Should the government invest in alternative energy? Fox News JAMES NELSON, SOLAR 3D PRESIDENT: Supporting research is an important role of government but the loan guarantee program is a wasteful mistake because it doesn't work. Having spent most of my career developing strategy for companies large and small, ...

Wind power and solar energy in South Africa - REVE

Wind power and solar energy in South Africa REVE Both commence the construction of the 100MW Sere Wind Farm and conclude the feasibility study for the 100MW Concentrated Solar Power project (CSP). Budget Vote 11 presented by Mr. Malusi Gigaba MP, Minister of Public Enterprises, at the Extended Public ... and more »

House Republicans say emails link green energy loans to White House - Human Events

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House Republicans say emails link green energy loans to White House Human Events Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on regulatory affairs, stimulus oversight and government spending. “It is becoming increasingly clear that Solyndra was just the tip of the iceberg in a sea of ... Loan-Guarantee Winners Back Loans as Republicans ComplainBusinessWeek GOP Tries to Create A New Solyndra-Like Loan ScandalForbes House Subcmte. Investigates Dept. of Energy Lending ProgramC-SPAN all 13 news articles »

Italy Signals Plan to Cut Subsidies for Renewable Energy - Bloomberg

Italy Signals Plan to Cut Subsidies for Renewable Energy Bloomberg The Italian government may delay the introduction of a new bill reducing premium tariffs and spending targets for solar energy by three months, according to a Deutsche Bank AG analyst. It is “very likely” that the state and regional authorities will ... and more »

Denmark aims low with green energy policy - Reuters

Denmark aims low with green energy policy Reuters Keeping up with the Joneses - or in this case Christensens - is all about using less fuel and having better solar panels. "We get a bit competitive with our neighbours," said Kalle Christensen, a computer engineer, who lives in a low-energy house in ... and more »

PIC: Britain must face up to a 'day of reckoning', says Energy Secretary - Telegraph.co.uk

PIC: Britain must face up to a 'day of reckoning', says Energy Secretary Telegraph.co.uk He said living standards have partly fallen over the last year because of high world commodity prices and partly because of the debt problems left behind by the last government. “Let me explain to the Opposition why living standards have fallen in the ... and more »

Unused solar panels featured in on-line ad campaign - Arkansas News

Unused solar panels featured in on-line ad campaign Arkansas News By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK — Unused solar panels installed two years ago outside the State Library with $550000 in federal stimulus are featured in a national conservative group's online ad campaign to expose government waste.

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Solar power seeks spring thaw - China Daily

China Daily

Solar power seeks spring thaw China Daily The audience, including PV executives from foreign and Chinese companies, industry experts and government officials, were attending an "Innovation Summit" that aims to send an important signal: When times are bad, that's when it's time to spend on new ... China's Solar Industry Should Be Held Accountable For Breaking Trade LawsThinkProgress Obama's Tariffs on China's Solar Products Will Cost U.S.Bloomberg SolarWorld US-China Solar Trade Case Timeline & Top QuotesCleanTechnica Greentech Media (blog) -RenewableEnergyWorld.com all 449 news articles »

PIC: Britain must face up to a 'day of reckoning', says Energy Secretary - Telegraph.co.uk

PIC: Britain must face up to a 'day of reckoning', says Energy Secretary Telegraph.co.uk He said living standards have partly fallen over the last year because of high world commodity prices and partly because of the debt problems left behind by the last government. “Let me explain to the Opposition why living standards have fallen in the ... and more »

Wind power and solar energy in South Africa - REVE

Wind power and solar energy in South Africa REVE Both commence the construction of the 100MW Sere Wind Farm and conclude the feasibility study for the 100MW Concentrated Solar Power project (CSP). Budget Vote 11 presented by Mr. Malusi Gigaba MP, Minister of Public Enterprises, at the Extended Public ... and more »

Ad Calls Unplugged Solar Panels "Government Waste" - KARK

Ad Calls Unplugged Solar Panels "Government Waste" KARK Back in November, KARK told you about the panels: paid for with tax-dollars two years ago and still not plugged in. Now, one group is attacking the state, saying the unplugged solar panels are a perfect example of government's wasteful spending.

TEXT-S&P cuts Ferro Corp to 'BB-' - Reuters

TEXT-S&P cuts Ferro Corp to 'BB-' Reuters A meaningful shift in the solar industry including reductions in government subsidies for solar use in parts of Europe; a decrease in the amount of paste used in solar panels (thrifting); and increased solar panel manufacturing competition, ...

Perverse government subsidies impede sustainable business - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog)

Perverse government subsidies impede sustainable business The Guardian (blog) In 2005, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) suggested that its 24 member governments were spending more than $400bn a year subsidising energy, transport, agriculture, fishing and water. The biggest chunk goes to farmers ... and more »

Councils 'must lower carbon emissions' - BBC News

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Councils 'must lower carbon emissions' BBC News The council has cut its own energy use by nearly a third. It has invested in wind turbines, biomass boilers and solar panels for schools, and insulated 30000 homes. Islington in North London has set the same target. A district heating network and a ... and more »

Denmark aims low with green energy policy - Reuters UK

Denmark aims low with green energy policy Reuters UK Keeping up with the Joneses - or in this case Christensens - is all about using less fuel and having better solar panels. "We get a bit competitive with our neighbors," said Kalle Christensen, a computer engineer, who lives in a low-energy house in ... and more »

Should the government invest in alternative energy? - Fox News

Should the government invest in alternative energy? Fox News JAMES NELSON, SOLAR 3D PRESIDENT: Supporting research is an important role of government but the loan guarantee program is a wasteful mistake because it doesn't work. Having spent most of my career developing strategy for companies large and small, ...

House Republicans say emails link green energy loans to White House - Human Events

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House Republicans say emails link green energy loans to White House Human Events Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on regulatory affairs, stimulus oversight and government spending. “It is becoming increasingly clear that Solyndra was just the tip of the iceberg in a sea of ... Loan-Guarantee Winners Back Loans as Republicans ComplainBusinessWeek GOP Tries to Create A New Solyndra-Like Loan ScandalForbes House Subcmte. Investigates Dept. of Energy Lending ProgramC-SPAN all 13 news articles »

Italy Signals Plan to Cut Subsidies for Renewable Energy

The Italian government may delay the introduction of a new bill reducing premium tariffs and spending targets for solar energy by three months, according to a Deutsche Bank AG analyst. Read more

GOP Tries to Create A New Solyndra-Like Loan Scandal

At a hearing Wednesday, Republican congressmen attacked two leading solar companies that received federal loan guarantees -- accusing BrightSource Energy of using insider connections to win its loan guarantee and First Solar's chairman for cashing out $450,000 of his shares while taking public money. Read more

United States Enrichment Corp., bailed out once, seeks more federal money for new project

The troubled United States Enrichment Corp., on the brink of closing a Kentucky enrichment plant, has been bailed out in a complex Energy Department accord designed to keep that facility open one more year. More from Post Business : - Federal officials open to more efforts to stimulate economy - JP Morgan Chase faces class-action suit over $2B in trading losses - Topolsky: In Internet age, new ... Read more

Winning the war over clean energy

Is the war over clean energy about economics or cultural identity? It may take more than money to win the battle for clean energy despite growing support. - READ BLOG Read more

European austerity bites deep into Spain

ALBURQUERQUE, Spain— When officials in Madrid slashed support for alternative-energy programs this year as part of the campaign of government austerity sweeping Europe, ripples quickly hit this rural town with the cancellation of plans for a solar energy plant. Read full article >> Read more

Denmark aims low with green energy policy

SAMSO, Denmark (Reuters) - Over a beer or two, Danes like to tell a story that goes like this: One night the energy ministers of the countries around the North Sea got together to divide up its oil and gas wealth. The Danish minister got very drunk, but the Norwegian managed to stay sober. As a result, Norway carved out a jagged shape that included Ekofisk, which has proved to be a major field ... Read more

Debate over continued incentives for energy companies

Whether it's loan guarantees for solar projects or tax breaks to oil companies, federal money goes to support nearly every form of energy. Whether the incentives should continue is a matter of heated debate. Read more

Semiconductor Stock Outlook - May 2012

Gone are the days when component suppliers were limited by a maturing market, worsened by commoditization and corresponding pricing pressures. Read more

Councils 'must lower emissions'

Local authorities across the UK should have a statutory duty to combat climate change, government advisors recommend. Read more

Britain facing 'day of reckoning' over recession and high prices, says Ed Davey

Britain must face up to a "day of reckoning" as the recession combines with high energy and food prices to lower standards of living, a Cabinet minister has said. Read more