November 24, 2009: U.S. Could Bring Emissions Targets To Copenhagen After All
Grist and ClimateProgress rounded up reports that the U.S. delegation to next month’s international climate summit may bring serious emissions reduction targets to the negotiations after all.
A group of electricity transmission providers wants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish “clear and comprehensive guidelines” for interstate power lines that will carry new clean energy.
Employing a clean energy and energy efficiency strategy could help the U.S. Air Force address national security issues while saving taxpayers money.
Despite falling renewable energy prices in 2009, financing has been harder to obtain, largely due to the global recession.
Sales of sustainable green products continue to rise, despite tight consumer spending.
A piece at Worldchanging explains the ins and outs of Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) financing - an ever more popular method of managing home energy retrofitting costs.
Local Green: Rustbelt states are enticing clean energy businesses with their already existing manufacturing infrastructure and skilled industrial workforce.
Colorado Representative Betsy Markey, D-Fort Collins, introduced legislation that would provide a tax credit to utilities that boost their renewable energy portfolios.
Outgoing New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine signed a bill simplifying zoning issues for clean energy projects.
–Christopher Greenspan
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