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If the excess capacity of Suntech and other solar panel makers was harnessed to generate clean energy, might China tame its air pollution problems faster and maintain its ambitious 8 percent annual economic growth goal at the same time?
We may not be keeping pace with these pressures, but leading companies continue to evolve more sustainable strategies and tactics. Let's look at some top macro- and company-level stories.
The oil and gas industry is what it is today thanks in large part to decades of federal support, and America's new and "bright" shale gas-rich future is no exception.
What if we chopped up $535 million and provided a $2,815 cash rebate for the 'first' lucky 190,000 homeowners to install solar in the United States. This program would cost the same as the Solyndra failure.
The recent criticisms of Mitt Romney's willingness to end subsidies to PBS merit laughter worthy of Tickle Me Elmo.
Watching the presidential debate last night, it killed me that solar power is such a partisan issue because it has so many conservative values.
In recent years, several corporate energy managers have told me that when they run the numbers on renewables, the payback just isn't quick enough. I'd suggest running the numbers again.
There is an urgent need for investment in new technologies in America. We must oppose the "No More Solyndras Act."
The anti-Solyndra narrative obscures the facts about clean energy in the U.S. -- much of it is booming. America can win these markets, as long as we stop prematurely abandoning our own technologies and entrepreneurs.
As the founder and CEO of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Michael and his team are the world's most comprehensive providers of independent analysis, data and news in the clean energy and carbon markets.
A different approach to quantifying the very real value of going solar would be wise. At the very least, solar companies should jettison the practice of using past rate increases to predict the future, something that is far too common these days.
The worldwide battle to get away from the coal and oil industries has been underway for some time. Countries are fighting to gain a share of the new ...
During the course of the Obama Administration under Energy Secretary Steven Chu, the Department of Energy has almost totally abdicated its responsibility to the day-today consumers of energy. But the latest news of its flubs goes even beyond that.
Trust is a skill -- a career critical skill in today's volatile new economic reality. Trust has become the new currency of the global economy.
Barack Obama should remain president, and Mitt Romney should become America's Economic Czar. Romney should send Obama his resume ASAP, and the president should hire him without delay.
