The U.S. makes strides toward energy independence, clean energy firms in MA are highlighted. The White House releases it’s report on DOE energy loans, and military involvement in cleantech is a trend. Rumors of a national CES, in some form, and great news from VEIC, ACTION, MTTC and A123. Check out the Energy Leaders Breakfast Club about natural gas.
New England Clean Energy Council & Sponsor/Member News:
A123 Systems to Supply Six Battery Energy Storage Solutions for U.K.’s Largest Smart Grid Project
MassCEC, MTTC Award $120K for Clean Energy Projects
ACTIONetwork Helps Strengthen Clean Energy Alliance
VT Groups to share $34 Million EPA Energy Grant – Bloomberg Businessweek
Blog Highlights:
Energy Leaders Breakfast Club – Conversation 1.2, the Future of Natural Gas
Why I Believe 2012 will be a record year for Cleantech Innovation Financing
One Small Step Forward for Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind Development
More news from the cluster:
State says clean energy firms thrive in Massachusetts – Metro West Daily News
Town meeting not able to withdraw wind support – South Coast Today
What if the lights go out? – Boston Globe Magazine
Bankrupt Beacon finds Buyer for Flywheel Energy Storage – Greentech Media
Outside the cluster:
White House report on Department of Energy Loans – Washington Post
Americans Gaining Energy Independence with U.S. as Top Producer – Bloomberg
White House Budget to Expand Clean Energy Programs Through Pentagon – National Journal
Bingaman’s ‘clean energy standard’ might surface next week – The Hill’s E2 Wire
GOP Candidates Energy Plans, Broken Down – Greentech Media
Why the Military Hates Fossil Fuels, Part 1 & Part 2 – Forbes
Resources:
2011 National Environmental Scorecard - League of Conservation Voters
Bonus:
Tesla’s new Model X – GigaOm
“Falcon Wing” doors, 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, mini-van? I’d love to see that Top Gear episode… oh wait…
