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Cisco chases billion-dollar smart grid dreams

May 18, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - New initiative expected to generate $1B a year for networking company as stimulus funds back IP-based management for electric grids. Full Story »

PG&E opens bidding for 500 MW solar program in California

March 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Utility begins taking applications for first project, expected to be 2 MW operating before the end of 2009. Full Story »

Stealthy Bright Automotive gives hints about electric car launch

March 10, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Indiana-based startup plans to unveil gas-electric plug-in hybrid capable of reaching 400 miles on a tank of gas at Norway auto show in May. Full Story »

Biggest New Jersey utility to install 120 MW of solar

February 10, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Public Service Electric & Gas plans to spend $773 million on the plan that takes advantage of the new federal tax incentives for solar. Full Story »

Utility commission rejects Duke Energy's funding plan for solar project

January 5, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - State agency approves $50 million, 10 MW project but says Duke can't get paid more for power than third-party providers. Full Story »

Solar takes stock after tax-credit battle

October 6, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Utilities wield new levels of influence and industry leaders cope with unexpected challenges as U.S. renewable energy tax credit is secured. Full Story »

Areva, Duke in biomass joint venture

September 25, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - They plan to develop biomass power plants in the U.S. using wood waste to produce electricity. Full Story »

Duke Energy seeks $100M in solar equipment

September 5, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Utility issues global RFP for 16 MW of solar for distributed generation project planned for early 2009. Full Story »

Sun worshipers lead the week

June 26, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Solar firms SunRun, SolFocus and Sinosol all make headlines, along with six other deals we spotted over the past week. Full Story »

Duke Energy buys wind developer for $240M

June 26, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Vermont's Catamount Energy has approximately 300 megawatts of renewable energy in operation. Full Story »
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