SEIA Merges With Solar Alliance for State Policies


(01/25/2012)
The Solar Energy Industries Association, the national trade association representing the solar energy industry, recently announced a merger with the Solar Alliance, an advocacy group that works to establish solar policies at the state level.

NDAA Bill Requires Cost-Benefit Analysis of Energy Programs


(01/19/2012)
As part of the bill drawing controversy for its detainee provisions, the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law by President Barack Obama on Dec. 31, 2011, authorizing funding for the Department of Defense., including its energy management goals, and national security programs of the Department of Energy.

Study Examines Green Hotels


(01/18/2012)
While LEED certification is growing throughout the hospitality industry, a recent study found that major chain hotels like Hyatt, Marriott and Hilton are significantly ahead of independent hotels in adopting green and sustainable operations.

New Efficiency Standards Set for Battery Chargers

By: Sameea Kamal
(01/18/2012)
The California Energy Commission approved an energy efficiency standard aimed at reducing the amount of energy wasted from battery chargers commonly used to power cell phones, laptop computers, power tools and other devices — the first in the nation, according to the commission.

First Solar Shuts Down Alternative PV Tech Project


(01/12/2012)
First Solar, a Tempe, Ariz.-based producer of thin film solar modules, is closing an alternative photovoltaic technology project rumored to employ the same technology as Solyndra, though the company is not disclosing the details of the research.