Obama leases 245 million acres of public land for clean energy developments

Obama leases 245 million acres of public land for clean energy developments
President Obama has a tough year ahead of him as we move towards the 2012 Presidential election, but as far as renewable energy development is concerned, Obama has promoted renewables more than any other president–with or without Congress’ backing of climate bills. Because the executive branch...

Ad criticizes Obama’s energy policy, political associations

Published on Dec 12 2011 // Environmental Policy, solar energy
Ad criticizes Obama’s energy policy, political associations
The Associated Press reported over the weekend that Crossroads GPS, a “super” political action committee that is the sister group of Crossroads America (backed by Karl Rove), will begin airing a new political ad. It will draw attention to the Obama administration’s failed loan guarantee...

Solar Industry Creates Jobs for 150,000 Americans in 2011

Published on Aug 16 2011 // renewable energy, solar electric, solar energy
Solar Industry Creates Jobs for 150,000 Americans in 2011
More good news this week for the U.S. solar industry: according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research, solar electric this year in the United States is up 66% from 2010. The U.S. Solar Market Insight: 1St Quarter 2011 report released by the two entities in June credits the...