Incentives

Solar Rebates Are Going Fast

The popularity of solar rebates, which is causing shortages in some communities, is also the primary reason why rebate programs are being cut back across the ...

November 17, 2009

Solar Industry Headed for Sunny Skies in 2010 but Obstacles Remain

U.S. solar executives expect significant growth for their businesses in 2010 and 2011, according to results from the 2009 U.S. Solar Industry Monitor survey. Over 90 ...

October 28, 2009

Feds Create Framework for Property Tax Financing of Renewables

More businesses should be able to take advantage of property tax financing to fund installation of renewable energy, as well as energy ...

October 20, 2009

17 Million Natural Gas Vehicles Predicted by 2015

The number of natural gas vehicles on the road globally will grow to 17 million vehicles by 2015, up from 9.7 million in 2008, according ...

October 20, 2009

PacifiCorp Tries to Reduce Incentive for Small Wind Developers

Companies that produce less than 10 megawatts of wind power may be denied the full rate that PacifiCorp pays other ...

October 8, 2009

Section 48C Big Opportunity for Advanced Energy Manufacturers

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA) authorizes the Department of Treasury to award $2.3 billion in tax credits for qualified investments ...

September 10, 2009

Oregon Plans to Cut Renewable Energy Tax Credits

State lawmakers are expected to put new restrictions on a business energy tax credit (BETC) in Oregon when they meet for a special session in February, ...

September 4, 2009

Cash For Clunkers Upgrades Fuel Efficiency 58%

Vehicles upgraded through Cash for Clunkers gained 9.1 mpg on average, the goverment reports upon the conclusion of the Cash for Clunkers program. Under the program, a ...

September 2, 2009

Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Joins Energy Reduction Program

The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel plans to implement an energy reduction plan that is projected to save the hotel hundreds of thousands per year in energy costs. This is the first building in ...

September 1, 2009

Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates Ready to Roll

Appliance makers and retailers may see a spike in sales if the U.S. government's appliance rebate program for trading in old appliances for new energy-efficient ones ...

August 21, 2009

Qualifying for Best Renewable Energy Incentives a Matter of Timing

When it comes to installing renewable energy and qualifying for the best incentives - many of which are in flux as states continue to alter the ...

August 4, 2009

Utility Incentives to Drive PC Power Management

Corportations can save $20-60 per computer workstation by implementing power management features, but despite the average payback of less than one year to implement such programs, ...

July 24, 2009

More Federal Incentives Needed to Drive Solar Growth

Although the United States has become one of the more aggressive nations in promoting renewable energy thanks in part to support from the Obama Administration, it ...

July 23, 2009

Lack of Guidance, Metrics, Incentives Impede Environmental Cleanup

Aimed at site owners, remediation businesses and other industry services providers, the Sustainable Remediation Forum (SURF) has released a white paper that delivers an ...

July 15, 2009

Stimulus Funds Boost Trane’s Energy-Efficiency Business

Aimed at lowering the amount of energy needed to power the blowers and distributors of commercial and institutional air conditioning systems, Trane has rolled out its ...

June 26, 2009

Vermont, Nevada Add Incentives for Renewables

Despite federal efforts to boost incentives for renewable energy, some states are taking an even more aggressive stance in promoting implementation of wind and solar. A new ...

June 3, 2009

56% Support Energy and Environmental Provisions in Stimulus

Fifty-six percent of Americans support the energy and environment (E&E) provisions in the stimulus package, compared to 41 percent who support the overall relief package, according ...

May 8, 2009

‘Cash For Clunkers’ To Benefit Fuel Efficient Car Adoption

In forthcoming climate legislation, President Obama has been pushing for inclusion of a "cash for clunkers" program that would encourage consumers to trade in cars that ...

May 6, 2009

China Combats Solar Downturn With Subsidy

The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced a new subsidy for solar installations that is expected to help the industry recover from recent price drops, according to ...

March 31, 2009

Green Computing Dollars In the Stimulus Package

Two areas of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act may yield some green computing dollars: $4.5 billion for renovation and repairs to General Services Administration federal buildings ...

February 19, 2009

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