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The Day's Top News About Clean Energy Economic Development Curated by the Editors of InsideClimate News

April 23, 2013


Gut Microbe Makes Diesel Biofuel
Scientific American

April 22, 2013


Renewables Investment Seen Tripling Amid Supply Glut
Bloomberg

ABB Bets on Solar Power With $1 Billion Takeover
Reuters

China Set to Approve 27.9 GW of Wind Power Projects
Renewable Energy World

China Car-Maker Mulls Leaner, Greener "Re-Birth" Plan
Reuters

Oil Firms Break Promise on Biofuels as Chevron Defies California
Bloomberg

California Settles High-Speed Rail Case for $5 Million
Bloomberg

Google Calls on Utilities to Sell it Clean Energy for Data Centers
GigaOm

The Boss: SolarCity’s Chief, on a Turn Toward the Sun
New York Times

In Missouri, Two Utilities Have Different Outlooks on Efficiency
Midwest Energy News

April 19, 2013


States Shine in New Solar Jobs Interactive Map
Venture Beat

German Record Clean-Energy Output Beats Fossil Plants, IWR Says
Bloomberg

World E.V. Stock Now Has Over 180,000 Vehicles
Eco Seed

US Ethanol Producers Brace for Biofuel Mandate Fight in Congress
Reuters

Energy Efficiency Stocks Rally on Shaheen-Portman Bill
Forbes

Intel, Microsoft Top Clean Energy Ranking
Smart Planet

Could 'Microbatteries' Revolutionize the Electric Car?
Green Car Reports

Cheap Wind Power Disrupting Brazilian Energy Market
CleanTechnica

New Scottish Anti-Wind Farm Party Launched
The Scotsman

Solarworld Drops to Nine-Year Low on 2012 Loss: Frankfurt Mover
Bloomberg

April 18, 2013


Natural Gas Prices Rise from Historic Lows, Easing Pressure on Renewables
AP

Sens. Shaheen, Portman Have High Hopes for Energy Efficiency Bill
Politico

World to Get Fewer New Turbines in 2013: Industry Group
Reuters

Vestas, GE Lead Wind-Turbine Market as U.S. Installations Surge
Bloomberg

China, Japan Lure Big Clean Energy Investments
Forbes

BMW Electric-Car Service Plan to Include Gasoline Loaners
Bloomberg

In Wisconsin, Politics Hold Back Wind Development
Midwest Energy News

Solar Energy Plan Fails to Move S.C. Senators
The State

N.C. Experts Downplay Hurricane Threat to Offshore Wind Turbines
Star News

April 17, 2013


Clean Energy Progress Too Slow to Limit Global Warming, Warns IEA
Guardian

China Surpasses U.S. in Clean Energy Investment
Wall Street Journal

Toyota's Hybrid Vehicle Sales Pass 5 Million
AP

California Regulator Scolds Carmakers on Anti-EV Petition
Bloomberg

PM: India to Double Renewable Energy Capacity by 2017
The Hindu

First Solar Sees Mideast Renewable Power Accelerating From 2014
Bloomberg

Ohio Solar Farm Key to Spanish Firm's U.S. Vision
The Toledo Blade

Interview: Using Citizen Power To Fund a U.S. Solar Revolution
Yale Environment 360: Opinion, Analysis, Reporting & Debate

Green Groups Sue Officials Over Duke Energy Wind Project in Nevada
Charlotte Business Journal

The New Chevy Spark Will Offer A.C. or D.C. Charging
New York Times

April 16, 2013


IRS Sets Wind Tax Credit Regulations for 2013 Projects
Bloomberg

U.S. Senators to Revive Energy Efficiency Bill
The Hill

Tax Writers Warm to Giving Renewables Parity With Fossil Fuels
Midwest Energy News

Group Urges Tax-Writers in House to Phase Out Energy Incentives
The Hill

White House Extends Aviation Biofuel Program
The Hill

Senate Committee Slated to Approve Obama's Energy Pick
The Hill

Federal Lab Leads Study on Afterlife of Electric Car Batteries
R&D Magazine

Study: Fast Charging Will Reduce Electric Car Prices
PlugIn Cars

Colo. Senate Votes to Raise Renewables Mandates for Rural Co-ops
Denver Business Journal

April 15, 2013


Five Takeaways from 2012's Record U.S. Wind Performance
Renewable Energy World

Vestas Takes Confidence Blow as CFO Departs
Reuters

Global Clean Energy Investment Falls 22% on Subsidy Cuts in Q1
Bloomberg

EU On Track to Meet 2020 Renewables Targets, But Will It Last?
Greentech Media

China Coal Company Considers Australian Wind Investments
UPI

Tenn. Lawmakers Hope Bill Will Boost Solar Energy
WATE

In Michigan, a Plan to Overcome Obstacles to PACE Financing
Midwest Energy News

NY State Searching for Contractors to Install 100 EV Charging Stations
The Business Review

Chicago EV Charging Projects in Limbo
Chicago Tribune

Fisker Lawsuits Piling Up Over Alleged Unpaid Bills
GigaOm

April 12, 2013


U.S. Wind Grew a Record 28% in 2012: AWEA
Renewable Energy Focus

Wind Investments Beating Guns, Boats as U.S. Turbines Almost Double
Bloomberg

Low Climate Ambition Stalling Clean Energy Projects, UN Group Says
Bloomberg

California Jumps to 2nd in U.S. in Wind Power
Los Angeles Times

Wind-Energy Capacity Swells in Ohio Amid Uncertainty
Columbus Dispatch

Alberta Looks at Renewable Energy Amid Push for Keystone
Bloomberg

Court Sides with Iowa Solar Installer in Dispute With Utility
Midwest Energy News

Lawsuit Seeks $182M from ComEd Over Smart Meter Rollout Delay
Chicago Tribune

April 11, 2013


Obama Budget Would Increase U.S. Clean-Energy Spending
Reuters

Moniz: Insufficient Funding for U.S. Energy Research
PV Magazine

New Solar Process Aims to Get More Out of Natural Gas
New York Times

Obama Backs 'Race to the Top' Grid Modernization Initiative
Forbes

Obama Calls for Big Boost in E.V. Funding Research
The Detroit News

House GOP Plans Hearing on Struggling Obama-Backed Automaker
The Hill

Tesla Has Eyes for Texas, but Will the State Oblige?
NPR StateImpact

Six New Plug-In Electric Cars Coming for 2014
Green Car Reports

Colorado's Advanced Energy Industries Buys German Solar Firm
Denver Business Journal

Duke Energy Buys California Solar Farms
Wall Street Journal

SunEdison Closes $35M Loan to Build Solar Energy Plant
St. Louis Business Journal

House Votes 416-7 in Favor of Easing Barriers to Hydropower Development
The Hill

April 10, 2013


Maryland Gov. O'Malley Signs Offshore Wind Bill Into Law
Washington Post

California Governor Clears Way for Carbon Market Link to Quebec
Bloomberg

Ohio RPS Debate Stalling $250M Wind Project
Springfield News-Sun

Energy Secretary Nominee Dodges Question On Gas Exports
NPR

First Solar Soars 45% on Outlook, Acquisition
Reuters

Why First Solar is Buying a Silicon Solar Panel Startup No One's Heard Of
GigaOm

China's Suntech May Sell Assets, Seek Strategic Investor: Source
Reuters

Windstorm Helps California Blow by State's Wind Energy Record
NBC Southern California

Fisker Struggles Mark Blow to Obama’s Electric-Car Goal
Bloomberg

Oregon Senate Passes Bill Aiming To Boost Electric Car Use
OPB News

Mass. Town Votes Against Dismantling Wind Turbines
Boston Herald

Rural Colo. Power Coops Oppose Bill to Raise Renewable Energy Requirements
Denver Business Journal

Chicago Renewable Energy Fund in Limbo
Crain's Chicago Business

April 9, 2013


White House Engaging Lawmakers on Energy Tax Code Issues
The Hill

London Array Becomes World's Largest Windfarm as Last Turbine Comes Online
Guardian

Renewables Provide 82% of All New Electric Capacity in Q1: FERC
Sun Day Campaign (press release)

China Boosts Wind Power to 41%, Edges Closer to 2015 Target
Bloomberg

Firms Demand End to EU-China Trade War
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Solar Companies' Stocks Face an Uncertain Future
New York Times

New York Renewable Power Plan Would Cost $382 Billion by 2030
Bloomberg

GE to Invest up to $230M in Kansas Wind Farm
Reuters

Mosaic to Fund Another $100M of Solar
San Francisco Chronicle