Sunday, August 2, 2009 No word yet from DOE, but I asked Adam Browning at the Vote Solar Initiative why he thought DOE didn’t offer this same deal for homeowners. He pointed out the decision was made by Congress and said he’s heard a couple of reasons why the program targets businesses. First, congress was... »

The Obama administration is adding $30 billion in new loan guarantees for renewable energy projects, DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced Wednesday. “These investments will be used to create jobs,” said Chu, and “spur the development of innovative clean energy technologies. Another $750 million will be used to leverage billions more for upgrading electrical transmission lines into... »

And Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed the solar jobs bill, SB1403, into law, and a great cry of joy and happiness was heard throughout the land. Especially in Arizona. And, OK, in The Phoenix Sun. Did we get carried away? Granted, we did run eleven stories about SB1403, tracking it through committee hearings in the Arizona... »