25,000 villages to get solar energy: Minister
(IANS via Yahoo! India News: Wed, 22 Aug) New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Some 25,000 villages in India will get solar energy by 2012 as part of the government's plan to promote clean energy in the country, Minister for New and Renewable Energy Vilas Muttemwar said here Wednesday.

Solar-heated water already shows energy savings
(NWAnews.com: Wed, 22 Aug) The new solar water heater at Fire Station No. 7 will help make the case for renewable energy at the state level, as well as provide hot water for the station and help the city save money in energy costs. (Northwest Arkansas Times)

Second Annual Eco-Energy Expo and Solar Home Tour comes to the Coastside
(Coastsider: Wed, 22 Aug) If you are concerned about Global Warming, pollution, rising fuel prices, water conservation, or just want to reduce your carbon footprint and be on the leading edge of the Green Revolution, you should come to the Coastside’s second annual Eco-Energy Expo and Solar Home Tour. The Expo will take place Sept 15 at Half Moon Bay High School from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, and will feature 20 vendors of ...