U.S. Senate panel approves comprehensive energy bill (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday approved a comprehensive energy package that would require utilities to generate 15 percent of electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind power.

Australia Solar Credits Scheme Questioned By ATA – Energy Matters

Australia Solar Credits Scheme Questioned By ATA Energy Matters, Australia - 3 hours ago “Under this phantom credits scheme, installing a solar panel will actually mean less power will come from renewable sources,” says Mr Moyse. ... Colorado lab, Battelle research green energy EnergyCurrent Answer blowing in the wind? Solar and hydro also examined as ... Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Applied Materials Urges Quick Action on President Obama’s ... WELT ONLINE EnergyCurrent all 96 news articles

Austin, Texas, may embrace solar power (Moldova.org)

The city of Austin, Texas, may soon augment its attempt to limit fossil fuel usage through the construction of a major solar power array, officials say.Utility officials said the proposed solar energy project involving Austin Energy, which provides the city with electricity, would help Austin reach its 2020 dateline for having 30 percent of its power coming from renewable sources, the Austin ...