Can CA Economy Afford Climate Policies?

As political pressure mounts to delay California’s ambitious global warming policies, a new report from University of California researchers examines the economic impacts of putting the Governor’s climate program on hold. Energy Prices and California’s Economic Security, a project sponsored by Next 10, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization,... 

Springboard Biodiesel Announces Patent-Pending Biodiesel Processing Acceleration Technology

Springboard Biodiesel, announced today that it has developed patent-pending biodiesel processing acceleration technology that doubles the capacity of its BioPro biodiesel processors. Springboard Biodiesel’s processing line will now comfortably serve users with an even broader range of processing needs — up to 36,000 gallons annually —... 

SkyFuel Unveils the SkyTrough: the World’s Highest Performance, Lowest Cost Utility-Scale Solar Power System

SkyFuel, Inc. today secured its position as the leader in the rapidly growing concentrating solar power (CSP) industry by unveiling the SkyTrough(TM): the highest performance, lowest cost utility-scale solar power system of any kind for generating electricity. With glass-free mirrors, a highly engineered space frame that allows compact transportation... 

Renegy Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Recent Startup of Its First Biomass Plant

Renegy Holdings, Inc., a renewable energy company focused on acquiring, developing and operating a growing portfolio of biomass power generation facilities, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week with elected officials and other dignitaries to formally commemorate the recent startup of its 24 megawatt (“MW”) biomass power generation facility... 

Trilogy By Shea Homes Teams With BP Solar To Offer Free Solar Power On New Homes

Trilogy(TM) by Shea Homes, the first builder to roll out a national solar offering, has chosen to work with BP Solar, a global leader in solar energy. Trilogy will offer free solar power systems on new homes as part of its ongoing commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of homes in all of its Shea Homes Active Lifestyle(TM) Communities across four...