Alternative Energy News

The World Bank announced Wednesday $5.5 billion would be invested in solar energy projects in five countries of the Middle East and North Africa in a bid to combat climate change.

GE will announce a $1.4 billion deal Thursday to supply more than 300 wind turbines for Caithness Energy's Shepherds Flat Wind Farm in Oregon, creating the largest wind farm project in the United States.

The $10 billion a year proposed by rich nations to help the poor adapt to climate change is "not sufficient" and the gap between what's offered and what's needed could wreck the Copenhagen climate conference, American billionaire George Soros said Thursday.

Lowe's product service associate manager, Roxy Ramirez , left and product service associate Jim Miner stock the first do-it-yourself home solar panel system by Andalay at Lowe's in the West Hills suburb of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec.

A federal judge in Maryland has ordered a wind-power developer to suspend work on a West Virginia project, citing potential harm to the federally endangered Indiana bat.

Texas State may have created the world's largest human power plant. They are converting exercise machines into renewable energy.

Constellation Energy Group Inc. has been selected by the state of Maryland to develop an approximately 15.9 MW DC solar photovoltaic power installation under the state's Generating Clean Horizons initiative.

President Obama proposed a new program Tuesday that would reimburse homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation, part of a broader plan to stimulate the economy.

Large-format lithium-ion battery maker Ener1, Inc. has received $20 million in fresh investment capital from ITOCHU Corporation, a long-term strategic partner of and current investor in Ener1.

Dec. 8 -- John Mitola, president of Juhl Wind Inc., and Balwinder Samra, chief executive officer of Balqon Corp., talk with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox about the impact of the U.S. stimulus package on the alternative-energy industry.

Maryland officials say the state is signing deals to buy electricity generated by four wind and solar projects in the region.

Mr. Obama proposes tax rebates for consumers who make their homes more energy-efficient, outlines plans for more work on roads, broadband networks, clean energy projects and other infrastructure Kent Klein White House 08 December 2009 President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, 08 Dec 2009 U.S. President ...

A top executive is discussing the future of the energy industry in South Carolina.

Close See a sample reprint in PDF format. Order a reprint of this article now DECEMBER 7, 2009, 6:37 P.M. ET By JEFFREY BALL , CHARLES FORELLE and IAN TALLEY The Environmental Protection Agency said greenhouse gases are a danger to public health and welfare in a decision that could eventually lead to new emissions regulations.

The Missouri Department of Transportation will become one of the first agencies in the nation to turn to solar energy in an effort to prevent the buildup of snow and ice on bridge decks, according to a news release.

Dec. 7 -- Pavel Molchanov, an analyst at Raymond James & Associates, talks with Bloomberg's Julie Hyman about his investment strategy for alternative-energy stocks.

By declaring greenhouse gases a danger to public health, the Environmental Protection Agency struck a strong blow for a cleaner environment Monday.

RIO TINTO has dumped its gas-related carbon capture and storage project in the United Arab Emirates and will instead focus on sequestering emissions from coal.

A thin coat of coal dust covers everything from trees to houses in Korba, a coal mining town in central India which lies at the heart of the country's struggle to balance economic growth with climate change concerns.

Surprisingly good news on the employment front afforded President Barack Obama the chance to crow about his administration's achievements during a visit to the Lehigh Valley yesterday.