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2010 Outlook for Renewable Energy

Industry Leaders Call for Immediate Passage of Key Policies To Create Jobs and Maintain American Competitiveness

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, top executives in the renewable energy sector gathered to applaud 2009’s strong renewable energy development but emphasized the need for Congress to swiftly enact key policies to continue accelerated growth across the entire sector in order to add jobs and boost economic growth in 2010.

“The RES is the best way to provide the cert… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on February 9, 2010 at 12:19pm — No Comments

Follow the Green Jobs Now- www.Usagreenjobsnow.Org

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DOE Awarding $101and $37 Million, Amyris Biotech Gets $24.7 Million from Venture Capitalists. The Department of Energy will be awarding the state of Illinois a total of $101 million for wind turbine parts production and other renewable energy businesses. $50 of the $101 million is c… Continue

Added by USA GREEN JOBS NOW.ORG on February 1, 2010 at 10:47pm — No Comments

President's Energy Budget Invests in Innovation, Clean Energy, and National Security Priorities

Washington D.C. --- U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today detailed President Barack Obama’s $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for the Department of Energy, highlighting the Administration’s commitment to create jobs with the development of a clean energy economy, invest in advanced science, research and innovation, maintain a strong nuclear deterrent and secure nuclear materials both at home and abroad, and improve energy efficiency to help curb greenhouse gas emissions that contrib… Continue

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The Importance of Cleantech and Renewable Energy USA Green Jobs Now.Org

The Importance of Cleantech and Renewable Energy Industries for America’s Future USA Green Jobs Now.Org

The hallmark of industry leadership is the ability to adapt to new realities and anticipate future trends. Clean technology – also called cleantech or greentech – has come to dominate the business lan… Continue

Added by RON VOGT on January 30, 2010 at 7:56pm — No Comments

DOE Financing to Add 1300 Jobs in Tennessee

Secretary Chu Announces Closing of $1.4 Billion Loan to Nissan Project expected to provide up to 1,300 Jobs in Tennessee Washington D.C. --- U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy has closed its $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan North America, Inc. to retool their Smyrna, Tennessee factory to build advanced electric automobiles and an advanced battery manufacturing facility. The two projects are expected to create up to 1,300 American jobs and co… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on January 28, 2010 at 5:13pm — No Comments

Secretary Chu Announces Closing of $465 Million Loan to Tesla Motors

Projects Supported by DOE Expected to Create Over 1600 Jobs in California Washington, DC – Today, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the Department of Energy has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. for construction of a manufacturing facility in southern California on the Model S electric sedan and a power-train manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicl… Continue

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President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs

The White House recently announced an award of $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. 183 projects in 43 states will create tens of thousands of high-quality clean energy jobs and the domestic manufacturing of advanced clean energy technologies including solar, wind, and efficiency and energy management technologies. The Departments of Treasury and Energy worked together to develop, launch, and aw… Continue

Added by Potero Corporation on January 12, 2010 at 2:51pm — No Comments

New Jersey Getting 12 More Megawatts of Grid-Connected Solar Energy

New Jersey’s largest regulated gas and electric utility is adding 12 megawatts of grid-connected solar energy. PSE&G hopes to start construction at its sites in Edison, Hamilton, Linden and Trenton this spring, with projects completed this summer and fall. The four ground-mounted solar farms will be among the largest to be developed in New Jersey, with the Hamilton project being the largest in the state and the project in Linden the second largest. All four sites will utilize crystalline so… Continue

Added by John Howley on January 6, 2010 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Federal Energy Auditor Training Program Underway

Making American homes and buildings more energy efficient presents unprecedented opportunities for communities, building owners and the mechanical trades industries (HVACR, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.). The Federal Government utilizing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) authorized the creation of a new energy auditor training program. Energy auditing is part of the growing industry of green and sustainable technologies. There are currently 8.5 million U.S. jobs in… Continue

Added by Howard Weiss on January 6, 2010 at 3:59pm — No Comments

USA Green Jobs Now.Org Association Pledges to Power USA on Clean Energy and to Promote Clean Energy Job Growth

Added by RON VOGT on January 5, 2010 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Energy CFOs Say Employment Levels Will Remain Steady in 2010, According to BDO Study

-Less than Half Say SEC’s Revised Oil and Gas Reserve Disclosure Rules Will Provide Investors with Better Information- CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to a new study by BDO, one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting organizations, 65 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) at oil and gas exploration and production companies say employment levels will remain stable at their company in 2010. Another 27 percent said they plan to hire more people. (also see… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on January 5, 2010 at 11:27am — No Comments

Treehuggers go to USA Green Jobs Now.Org a new green employment board for Cleantech Energy jobs.

Treehuggers go to USA Green Jobs Now.Org a new green employment board for Cleantech Energy jobs. Announcing the Launch of USA Green Jobs Now.Org A local Green job board and Marketplace!

The growing demand for renewable energy presents a tremendous opportunity for the creation of new jobs; and Green Jobs Now is… Continue

Added by RON VOGT on January 2, 2010 at 9:17am — No Comments

USA Green Jobs Now.Org Association Pledges to Power USA on Clean Energy and to Promote Clean Energy Job Growth

USA Green Jobs Now.Org Association Pledges to Power USA on Clean Energy and to Promote Clean Energy Job Growth. Washington, DC, November 12, 2009 - The November issue of the Green employment now newsletter- Usa Green jobs now.Org is dedicated to uniting the needs of business with those of the environment. Their mandate is to support the creation of green collar jobs through education and training. Usa Green jobs now.Org is a valuable tool for professionals, trades-people, organizations, and emp… Continue

Added by RON VOGT on January 2, 2010 at 9:11am — No Comments

almost Free Energy No MOVING PARTS OK so do I have your attention I have rediscovered lost knowl…

almost Free Energy No MOVING PARTS OK so do I have your attention I have rediscovered lost knowledge from our collective past that can pull us out of this resetion clean up our inviroment produce energy for little and eventualy free without fancy tools and skills creat jobs give america back our energy independance reduce traffic accidents and there by deaths help grow food year round for very little with less pests conserve and reuse what might be lost now while not inpacting the enviroment… Continue

Added by Kevin L. Gill on December 16, 2009 at 6:48pm — 1 Comment

SolarCity Expands to Colorado, Introduces State’s First Zero-Down Solar Lease

SolarLease™ Can Allow Colorado Homeowners to Install Solar for Less Than They Previously Paid for Electricity and Start Saving Money from Day One WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolarCity®, a national leader in solar financing, design, installation, monitoring and related services, today announced its expansion to Colorado, and availability of its SolarLease™ option to Colorado homeowners. SolarLease is the first solar financing option… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on December 15, 2009 at 2:59pm — No Comments

GE to Manufacture New “Smart” Washers and Dryers in Louisville

* GE will create 430 new manufacturing and engineering jobs * Latest partnership with city and state brings number of new jobs announced in 2009 for Appliance Park to 830 * High-End GE Profile front-load washing machines and new GE Profile dryers will meet proposed new 2014 Energy Star standards and will be smart-grid enabled LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE’s (NYSE:GE) Consumer & Industrial division announced today its plans to manufacture high-end energy efficient front-load washers a… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on December 14, 2009 at 6:18pm — No Comments

eSolar’s Sierra SunTower Named Renewable Project of the Year

5 MW Plant Honored by Power Engineering for Commercializing Breakthrough Solar Thermal Technology PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power Engineering announced the selection of eSolar’s Sierra SunTower facility, a state-of-the-art solar thermal power plant, as the winner of "Best Renewable and Sustainable Project" at the 2009 Projects of the Year Awards. Each year, Power Engineering magazine editors recognize the world's best projects in four major categories: gas-fired, coal-fired, nuclear an… Continue

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I need help getting started, PLEASE!

I am very passionate about renewable energy and have a B.S. in Appropriate Technology. I have been trying to find work in renewables in my area (triangle of NC) but have had no luck. I am willing to relocate for a job, but first I have to get a job locally so that I can afford to relocate. I just really need to get my foot in the door! I have been trying to contact people about wave energy and so far have had no response. I have also contacted biodiesel groups and also have had no luck. It seems… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Speidel on December 13, 2009 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments

U.S. DOE Selects ZeaChem for $25 Million Grant

Funding Accelerates Cellulosic Ethanol Production LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZeaChem Inc., a developer of biorefineries for the conversion of renewable biomass into fuels and chemicals, today announced it has been selected for a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The award comes from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Biomass Program, and is funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). “ZeaChem is honored to be selected… Continue

Added by AlternativeEnergy.com on December 4, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Energy Auditor Training Program

On November 5, 2009, in President Obama’s opening remarks at the Tribal Nations Conference in Washington, DC the president stated that “I am honored to be with you today at this unique and historic event, the largest and most widely attended gathering of tribal leaders in our history. And I am so grateful to many members of Congress who could join us today. And thanks to the Recovery Act, we've established an Energy Auditor Training Program that could prepare Native Americans for the green jobs… Continue

Added by Howard Weiss on December 1, 2009 at 6:35pm — No Comments

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