Month: March 2012
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Enzymes Lead the Way To Sustainable Biodiesel
Piedmont Biofuels in Pittsboro, North Carolina has developed an innovative, zero-waste process for making biodiesel using enzymes instead of harsh chemicals.
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Solar Loan Guarantee Recipient Halts Production
Thin-film manufacturer Abound Solar, which has received $70 million of a $400 million loan guarantee, shuts down to retool to make a higher-efficiency product.
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Solar Ski Lift Launched By Tiny Swiss Town
The village of Tenna, home to 112 people, has achieved what is believed to be a world’s first with the Solarskilift, a solar-powered chair lift.
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Buffet Plans Second Bond Offering for Topaz Solar Farm
The first offering on February 16 was oversubscribed, a good sign that solar developers can finance projects using bonds.
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Legislation Introduced for National Clean Energy Standard
It’s likely to go nowhere since not a single Republican backs it.