Solar Energy in the News

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Solar Energy News Tuesday February 20th 2007

Johnson Controls launches renewable energy division
(bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance: Mon, 19 Feb) Johnson Controls Inc. said Monday that it is expanding its business and product lines to include the design, installation and servicing of geothermal, solar, biomass, wind and other renewable energy sources.

Renewable energy gets a big boost
(Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune: Tue, 20 Feb) The Minnesota Legislature adopted the strongest renewable-energy standards in the nation when the House overwhelmingly gave its approval to them Monday night. The legislation, which passed 123-10, mandates more production of such things as wind, hydrogen and solar power and sets in motion a timetable to increase the state's use of renewable energy for the next 18 years. Identical legislation ...

Solar power manufacturers warmed by Rendell initiative
(The Scranton Times-Tribune: Mon, 19 Feb) Pennsylvanians considering installing solar energy systems in their homes but put off by the high price could start singing "let the sun shine in" if a proposed energy initiative sees daylight.

Hearing to focus on energy
(Columbian Missourian: Tue, 20 Feb) The meeting concerns the metering of alternative energy. Anyone considering installing solar panels or a backyard windmill at home to generate electricity may be interested in attending a public hearing at 5:30 tonight in the City Council chambers.

Congress Takes Up Alternative Energy Debate
(InformationWeek: Mon, 19 Feb) The House moves quickly to tackles energy issues, approving biofuels R&D legislation and moving to extend solar and fuel cell tax credits.

Tax credits reward energy-saving products, vehicles
(Houston Chronicle: Mon, 19 Feb) Did you install an energy-efficient water heater or furnace in 2006? How about a solar panel, storm door or insulation? You may reap a reward at tax time.

Pakistan to become main energy artery of region: Shaukat inaugurates oil and gas moot
(Business Recorder: Sun, 18 Feb) ISLAMABAD (February 19 2007): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday highlighting the importance of energy security and its relevance to progress said that the government has been working with a vision to meet Pakistan's growing energy needs through exploring all types of energy including gas, oil, hydel, winds, solar and coal.

Minn. House adopts `25 percent by 2025' green energy goal
(Minnesota Public Radio: Tue, 20 Feb) Supporters say the requirement means Minnesota would have the strongest renewable energy standard in the nation. But critics worry the proposal could mean a hike in utility bills for consumers.

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