Vermont solar energy firm grows with acquisition
(The Barre Montpelier Times Argus: Fri, 15 Dec) WHITE RIVER JUNCTION - In its first move toward national expansion, groSolar, a solar energy company based in White River Junction, has acquired one of its counterparts in the Northwest. ... - By Stephen Seitz Rutland Herald

White River solar energy company buys Northwest competitor
(WCAX 3: Fri, 15 Dec) WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. A solar energy company in White River Junction is expanding with the purchase of a competitor from the West Coast. GroSolar says it has...

SOLAR, WIND, METHANE: 5% green energy pushed for N.C.
(The Charlotte Observer: Thu, 14 Dec) A legislative report on solar, wind and other renewable energy concludes state lawmakers could mandate 5 percent of electricity produced come from those sources and energy efficiency programs.

Federal Incentives Crucial For Solar Stocks to Remain Competitive
(SeekingAlpha via Yahoo! Finance: Fri, 15 Dec) Charles Morand submits: The US Congress voted on Monday December 11 to extend, by 1 year, a 30% tax credit for the solar industry. This federal incentive is essential in allowing solar to be competitive with conventional energy sources.

Scheme saves energy
(Wandsworth Guardian: Sat, 16 Dec) Residents wanting to install energy-saving schemes in their homes will now be given a helping hand from Elmbridge Borough Council. The Surrey and East Sussex Energy Efficiency Advice Centre offers expert advice on a wide range of energy issues, including solar water heating.

GM Cuts Energy Use by One-Quarter at North American Facilities
(GreenBiz: Sat, 16 Dec) DETROIT, Dec. 15, 2006 - As a result of the company's commitment to renewable energy sources and conservation efforts, General Motors today reported that is has reduced its energy use by 25 percent and added solar and landfill gas as energy sources at its North American facilities over the past five years.

Solar Physicist Says Weak Sun Produces Record Solar Outburst
(Science Daily: Sat, 16 Dec) A solar outburst, which can play havoc with global positioning systems and cell phone reception, bombarded Earth, Dec. 6, 2006, with a record amount of radio noise, said solar physicist Dale Gary.