Posts tagged: photovoltaic

Tax breaks created for green projects in Ohio

 
Ohio House and Senate agree on new tax policy for power projects.
COLUMBUS — Negotiators for the Ohio House and Senate on Thursday, June 3, appeared to reach agreement on tax breaks aimed at bringing “green energy” projects to Ohio as the legislature worked to finish up and recess for the summer.
Also, the House approved a [...]

Amid Focus On Spill, Obama Touts Alternative Energy

President Obama visits a solar cell factory in California on Wednesday, touting a federal loan guarantee that is helping the company to add jobs.
The visit is part of a broader push by the White House to promote alternative forms of energy. But in the wake of the massive Gulf oil spill, some observers say Obama [...]

Alternative energy bill passes Oklahoma House

Legislation to boost Oklahoma’s use of alternative energy like natural gas and wind has passed the state House.
The measure by House Speaker Chris Benge of Tulsa creates the Oklahoma Energy Security Act. It seeks to reduce dependence on foreign oil and increase domestic energy and renewable energy production in Oklahoma and elsewhere.
It also creates a [...]

NNY can take lead in developing green technology

Green technology, specifically solar power, is an integral piece of the world’s economic and environmental future. As the scale of photovoltaic (PV) production increases and costs continue to decline, demand for PV electricity will outpace supply for years to come.
China has implemented plans to foster and develop a renewable energy industry while the United States [...]