The week began with a very exciting announcement: the launch of Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), with NECEC as a founding chapter, and CEN merging into the new organization. Be sure to read the press releases. There were also, unfortunately, a series of negative news articles about the clean energy industry this week.
New England Clean Energy Council & Sponsor/Member News:
NECEC Joins Advanced Energy Economy
CEN Boston Merges with New England Clean Energy Council
A123, Japan’s IHI form $25M battery tech licensing deal
CSG’s Steve Cowell Defends Weatherization, Promotes Qualified Contractors
CSG Names Cindy Johnson, Lisa Ludwig to Vice President Posts
Blog Highlights:
We Need Sensible Wind Siting Reform – Peter Rothstein & Francis Pullaro (originally an op-ed at Cape Cod Times)
Get Involved – Rob Day
An unfortunate series of negative industry stories:
A Gold Rush of Subsidies in the Search for Clean Energy – NYTimes.com (rebuttal here)
Clean-tech firms lose luster – Business – The Boston Globe
Before Solyndra, a long history of failed government energy projects – The Washington Post (rebuttal here)
Big bets on solar company aren’t paying off for taxpayers | Detroit Free Press
Outside the cluster:
ARPA-E: This Genius Energy Agency Will Change American Power - Fast Company
Keystone pipeline route in Nebraska to be reviewed – The Washington Post
A Shortsighted Victory in Delaying the Keystone Pipeline – NYTimes.com
Solar is getting cheaper, but how far can it go? – The Washington Post
Never-Used Tax Credit Could Jumpstart U.S. Offshore Wind Energy—if Renewed | InsideClimate News
Energy Costs to Rise ‘Viciously’ Without Atomic Power, IEA Says (more on this from Michael Levi)
As Wind Energy Use Grows, Utilities Seek to Stabilize Power Grid – NYTimes.com
U.S. and China on Brink of Trade War Over Solar Power Industry - NYTimes.com
White House agrees to hand over Solyndra documents to GOP - The Hill’s E2-Wire
Coal Project Hits Snag as a Partner Backs Off - NYTimes.com
Bonus:
Brown bill would let startups ‘crowdfund’ a round up to $1M – Boston Business Journal
