miércoles, 31 de marzo de 2010

French ( US and SPANIARDS ) farmer AND TELECOMMUTER!! is new SUN king-"The motivation for farmers is more like to have an EXTRA retirement PENSION"

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE51N0I020090224

La Junta recibe más de 300 solicitudes de sus funcionarios para participar en el programa piloto de TELETRABAJO ( VIDEO )

http://www.rtve.es/mediateca/videos/20091211/noticias-castilla-leon-informativo-territorial-castilla-leon-11-12-09/647689.shtml

Successful TELECOMMUTING requires discipline

http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/03/successful_telecommuting_requi.html

Modernizing Government: Next Steps-PLAN

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/30/modernizing-government-next-steps

The Economics of Workplace Flexibility-REPORT

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/31/economics-workplace-flexibility

Forum on Workplace Flexibility ( LIVE )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/30/tomorrow-discussion-workplace-flexibility

President opens drilling off Virginia coast ( VIDEO )

http://c-span.org/Watch/Media/2010/03/31/HP/R/31266/President+opens+drilling+off+Virginia+coast.aspx

Put YOUR Finger On the GLOBAL Pulse

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/30/global-pulse-2010

Sarkozy, Merkel y Bruselas le ‘nublan’ a Zapatero el Plan Solar del Mediterráneo

http://www.icnr.es/articulo.php?n=100330025851

Morocco secures agreements for $9billion solar plans

http://www.pv-tech.org/news/_a/project_focus_morocco_secures_agreements_for_9billion_solar_plans

Developing Nations Eye Renewable Energy

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/03/developing-nations-eye-renewable-energy

SOUTH AFRICA-Renewable energy associations seek clarity on Refit selection criteria

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/renewable-energy-associations-ask-nersa-for-refit-selection-criteria-clarity-2010-03-30

SOUTH AFRICA-Renewable energy feed-in tariff 'beneficial'

http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?from=rss_Business%20Report&fArticleId=5411028

Kaiser Permanente Invests in Solar Power

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/kaiser-permanente-invests-in-solar-power/

lunes, 29 de marzo de 2010

SANDERS:Green Jobs Chairman Calls for‘A Dramatic Expansion of SOLAR Power-LYNKS

http://sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/?id=7ef850f0-16c0-4146-9875-be3a80c49f33

Texas Weighs Efficiency, SOLAR Mandates

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/29/texas-weighs-efficiency-solar-mandates/

WARS, Natural Disasters Provide Tests for Treating Water With SOLAR

http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/03/26/26greenwire-wars-natural-disasters-provide-tests-for-treat-84924.html

Climate Patriots: A Military Perspective on Energy, Climate Change and American National Security ( VIDEO )

http://www.pewglobalwarming.org/resources/climatepatriots.html

Defensa ahorrará 40 millones de euros hasta 2016 con la reducción ( PRODUCCION SOLAR ? ) del consumo energético en sus INSTALACIONES

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ServiciosdePrensa/NotasPrensa/MDE/_2010/ntpr20100329_Consumo.htm

sábado, 27 de marzo de 2010

La nómina de pensiones contributivas supera los 6.690 millones de euros

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ServiciosdePrensa/NotasPrensa/MTAS/_2010/ntpr20100325_Pensiones.htm

Trillion-Dollar Pension Crisis Looms Large Over America

http://www.iimagazine.com/pensions_and_endowments/Articles/2442415/Trillion-Dollar-Pension-Crisis-Looms-Large-Over-America.html

ATP Sees Green In BRIC Investments

http://www.iimagazine.com/green_investing/Articles/2405668/ATP-Sees-Green-In-BRIC-Investments.html

Danish fund tenders 100m euro for UNPRI compliant small caps manager

http://www.responsible-investor.com/home/article/danish_fund_tenders/

UNPRI to start lobbying on ESG regulation

http://www.responsible-investor.com/home/article/unpri_to_start_lobbying_on_esg_regulation/

SOUTH AFRICA-South Africa Wants Pension Funds to Spur Development

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1595180/south-africa-wants-pension-funds-spur-development

SOUTH AFRICA-SA facing increased risk of power failures

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-facing-increased-risk-of-power-failures-2010-03-26

SOUTH AFRICA-Angolan....parliament approves new biofuels ( SOLAR??? ) LAW

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/angolan-parliament-approves-new-biofuels-law-2010-03-24

SOUTH AFRICA-LEGISLATION key to unlocking energy efficiency AND SOLAR!!!, agency says

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/energy-efficiency-must-be-driven-by-legislation-neea-2010-03-26

SUNIVA DEAL IS NAMED EX-IM BANK GREEN TRANSACTION OF THE YEAR

http://www.exim.gov/pressrelease.cfm/4EB4E3C1-FD3D-FC2F-DD65D575E4E223B5

Permits and Financing Bring Day of Reckoning for SOLAR

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS35583112120100324

Audit Finds Vulnerability of Energy ( HOME ??? ) Star Program-LYNKS and VIDEOS

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/science/earth/26star.html

jueves, 25 de marzo de 2010

Helping Homeowners Invest in Energy-Efficient Homes

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/24/recovery-act-action-4-a-48c-story

US Energy Efficient Building Systems Regional Innovation Cluster Initiative

http://www.energy.gov/hubs/eric.htm

ENERGY STAR New Homes Partner Locator

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=NEW_HOMES_PARTNERS.

ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings and Plants

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=labeled_buildings.locator

Residential Construction Trends in America's Metropolitan Regions

http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/construction_trends.htm

National League of Cities 2010 Congressional City Conference ( VIDEOS )

http://www.nlctv.org/events/ccc2010/100313/default.cfm?id=12160&type=flv&test=0&live=0

EPA Issues Second Annual Ranking of U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings: List shows continued growth in saving??!! money and energy

http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/d0cf6618525a9efb85257359003fb69d/b3f51c0c0396abc1852576ee0072db8d!OpenDocument

TOP OBAMA ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AT SMART GROWTH CONFERENCE

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-030

HUD AND DOT ANNOUNCE INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2009/HUDNo.09-023

Los departamentos de Vivienda de España y Estados Unidos abren un cauce estable de diálogo

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ServiciosdePrensa/NotasPrensa/MVIV/_2010/ntpr20100324_dialogo.htm

Fomento destina 1,6 millones de euros a la puesta en marcha de una planta fotovoltaica en la nueva estación de Albacete

http://prensa.adif.es/ade/u08/GAP/Prensa.nsf/0/9630BA1F067D29E0C12576EF003F7DD8/$file/Ptafotovoltaica_AlbaceteAV.pdf?OpenElement

ITALIA- 1000 Comuni Rinnovabili in 2010

http://www.legambiente.eu/documenti/2010/0323_ComuniRinnovabili/RapportoComuniRinnovabili2010.pdf

ITALIA-Tabella Incentivi sviluppo fotovoltaico (anno 2010) 1.000 milioni

http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/pdf_upload/documenti/Tabella_incentivi.pdf

INDIA Various Renewable Energy SCHEMES

http://mnes.nic.in/press-releases/press-release-08032010.pdf

INDIA Intense R&D needed to establish India a Global Leader in Solar Energy

http://mnes.nic.in/press-releases/press-release-10012010.pdf

INDIA Industry urged to create ‘Solar Valleys’ and cash in on huge business opportunity through Solar Mission

http://mnes.nic.in/press-releases/press-release-11012010-1.pdf

INDIA make push for SOLAR power ( VIDEO )

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126090748287292467.html#articleTabs%3Dvideo

US Ambassador Kirk and Indian Minister of Commerce Anada Sharma signed the U.S.-India "Framework for Cooperation on Trade and Investment" ( VIDEO )

http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/blog/2010/march/video-ambassador-kirk-signs-framework-cooperation-trade-and-in

NREL Solar Resource Maps and Toolkit for Northwest INDIA

http://mnes.nic.in/sec/National%20Renewable%20Energy%20Laboratory/start.html

NREL Summary Maps

http://www.dsireusa.org/summarymaps/index.cfm?ee=1&RE=1

Colorado Increases Renewables Requirements-LYNKS

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/22/colorado-to-boost-renewables-requirements/

EEUU fue el primer destino de la inversión española el año pasado-"En el sector fotovoltaico, destaca..."

http://www.mityc.es/es-ES/GabinetePrensa/NotasPrensa/2010/Paginas/npmadeinmadeby.aspx

martes, 23 de marzo de 2010

"Sólo las RENOVABLES salvarán a España..."-La crisis arrancó en julio de 2007, cuando el barril de petróleo llegó a 147 dólares

http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/economia/Solo-renovables-salvaran-Espana/20100323cdscdieco_10/cdseco/#

SOUTH AFRICA-SA needs INDEPENDENT!!! power producers

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-needs-independent-power-producers-eskom-2010-03-23

El mayor paquete energético en la historia de la UE

http://ec.europa.eu/news/energy/100304_es.htm

Sebastián pide acciones VALIENTES e innovadoras en el próximo Plan de Acción de Energía europeo

http://www.mityc.es/es-ES/GabinetePrensa/NotasPrensa/2010/Paginas/semanaenergia230310.aspx

French ( US and SPANIARDS ) farmer? is new SUN KING-"The motivation for farmers is more like to have an EXTRA retirement PENSION"

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE51N0I020090224

LIHEAP Allocations from the FY 2010 Energy EMERGENCY Contingency Fund

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/guidance/information_memoranda/im10-04.html

La tasa de POBREZA!!!!!!! entre los PENSIONISTAS!!!! se ha reducido en tres puntos en los tres últimos años

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ServiciosdePrensa/NotasPrensa/MTAS/_2010/ntpr20100317_pensionistas.htm

SISTEMA DE LA SEGURIDAD SOCIAL ESPAÑOL-Resumen de Ejecución del Presupuesto de Gastos ( 2010 FEBRERO )

http://www.la-moncloa.es/NR/rdonlyres/F33445D4-B1C5-4B0C-BE0A-270A7316836B/107855/SISTEMA.pdf

IMF urges rich nations to control rising pension costs

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1597680/imf-urges-rich-nations-control-rising-pension-costs

Next Big Issue? Social Security Pops Up Again...

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/us/politics/23fiscal.html

A Historic Livestream ( LIVE )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/23/a-historic-livestream

lunes, 22 de marzo de 2010

This is What CHANGE Looks Like ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/22/what-change-looks

HEALTH CARE reform legislation

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.uscongress/legislation.111hr3590

El LOBBY estadounidense le aprieta las ‘tuercas’ VERDES a Sebastián

http://www.icnr.es/imprimir.php?idn=091027021456

Cuatro empresas, entre ellas Red Eléctrica de España, entran en DESERTEC

http://www.lavanguardia.es/economia/noticias/20100322/53897881211/cuatro-empresas-entre-ellas-red-electrica-de-espana-entran-en-desertec.html

US-SPAIN SUSTAINABILITY FORUM-“PAPEL DE LA COOPERACIÓN PÚBLICO-PRIVADA EN LA CREACIÓN DE OPORTUNIDADES SOSTENIBLES DE NEGOCIO”

http://www.mityc.gob.es/es-es/gabineteprensa/notasprensa/documents/discursoforosostenibilidadingles.pdf

sábado, 20 de marzo de 2010

El Gobierno aprueba el PROYECTO de Ley de Economía Sostenible

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ActualidadHome/2009-2/190310ConsejoSevilla.htm

España: El BEI aporta 80 millones de EUR al proyecto innovador de energía SOLAR GEMASOLAR

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2009/2009-224-spain-eib-provides-eur-80-million-for-gemasolars-innovative-solar-power-project.htm

EGYPT to host Dutch SOLAR materials plant

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62J11P20100320

Siemens installs renewable plant in EGYPT

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/siemens-installs-renewable-plant-in-egypt---agency-2010-03-19

SOUTH AFRICA-Power Imbalances

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/power-imbalances-2010-03-19

European Investment Bank funds for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across SOUTH AFRICA

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2009/2009-239-european-investment-bank-funds-for-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-projects-across-south-africa.htm

jueves, 18 de marzo de 2010

VIII Conferencia de FEMIP - La energía en la Cuenca Mediterránea: Los retos del futuro- Conferencia sobre el PLAN SOLAR MEDITERRANEO

http://www.eib.org/projects/events/8th-femip-conference-valencia.htm

SOUTH AFRICA-Banks unveil R61,2m infrastructure-study support scheme

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/banks-unveil-r612m-infrastructure-study-support-scheme-2010-03-18

Fidelis Signs 207MW Supply Agreement with SOUTH AFRICAN SOLAR Firm

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS271431744720100317

Fund firms tap ETHICAL emerging market stock drive

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62E2DV20100315

Suddenly, 401k fee DISCLOSURES getting plenty of attention

http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20100315/FREE/100319916

Boomers' retirement offers opportunities, challenges!!!

http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20100314/REG/303149997/0/FRONTPAGE

NASRA- Public Pension Plan Investment Return Assumptions

http://nasra.org/resources/InvReturnAssumption_Final.pdf

NASRA- Empirical Data Show Public Pension Plan Actual LONG-TERM Returns Beat Assumptions

http://nasra.org/resources/NASRA%20Statement%2003_16_10.pdf

Australia's PENSION funds lag on carbon risk: survey

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62E2E720100315

Australian CITIES must transform for population growth

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62E0O520100315

ACS y Acciona candidatos a abrir el mercado TERMOSOLAR en AUSTRALIA

http://www.energias-renovables.com/paginas/Contenidosecciones.asp?ID=14&Cod=19836&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

Sanders Introduces Major SOLAR Energy Initiative

http://sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/index.cfm?id=6099d259-a04c-417c-9448-760522044705

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing “HomeStar: Job Creation Through Home Energy Retrofits”

http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1927:energy-and-commerce-subcommittee-hearing-homestar-job-creation-through-home-energy-retrofits&catid=122:media-advisories&Itemid=55

Merkley Introduces Bill to Create Jobs and Lower Energy Costs for Rural Communities

http://merkley.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=69edc678-591d-449c-af2c-fba66ba1bc91

Mark's Newsletter Update: Crealting SOLAR Energy Jobs

http://markudall.senate.gov/?p=blog&id=530

Concentrating Photovoltaic Project Underway at CALIFORNIA College

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/concentrating-photovoltaic-project-underway-at-california-college/

miércoles, 17 de marzo de 2010

El AYUNTAMIENTO de Murcia presenta hoy en Lisboa su ORDENANZA Municipal de Captación SOLAR

http://www.murcia.es/Inicio/..%5CBoletines%5Cpdf/160310np1e.pdf

"Los estados deben reconocer y aceptar mecanismos para la participación de las entidades LOCALES y REGIONALES en el desarrollo de la Estrategia 2020"

http://www.eu2010.es/es/documentosynoticias/entrevistas/MAR15_Chaves_noticia

SOUTH AFRICA-SAPP wants to implement REGIONAL power projects

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sapp-wants-to-implement-regional-power-projects-2010-03-17

Major CALIFORNIA Solar Project Gets Nod From State Regulators

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/major-california-solar-project-advances/

US GOVERNORS prod Washington on renewable energy

http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2010/0316/Governors-prod-Washington-on-renewable-energy

US MAYORS and FCC-Local Government Coalition Letter to Congress

http://www.usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/20100310-letter-localgovfcc.pdf

Connecting AMERICA

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/16/connecting-america

martes, 16 de marzo de 2010

SUNSHINE!! Over Washington D.C.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/15/sunshine-over-washington-dc

US CHAMBER-Support for a Congressional??? Approach to Climate Change

http://www.chamberpost.com/2010/03/support-for-a-congressional-approach-to-climate-change.html

Business Roundtable and USCIB Press Briefing on New Findings on OVERSEAS Investment

http://www.businessroundtable.org/sites/default/files/Slaughter%20Teleconference%20Media%20Advisory%203.15.10%20FINAL.pdf

SOUTH AFRICA-Global electricity capacity should double by 2030 ( VIDEOS )

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-electricity-capacity-should-double-by-2030-edf-2010-03-16

Financiers urge reform to launch Africa power deals

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62F4GZ20100316

Africa’s Largest Wind ( SOLAR ) Project Advances

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/africas-largest-wind-project-advances/

First Solar joins Desertec SOLAR project-"it was the first PURE photovoltaic (PV) company"

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62F1EU20100316

For Renters, SOLAR Comes in Shares

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/15/for-renters-solar-comes-in-shares/

Hot water for CHILE's slums, courtesy of the SUN!!!

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/global-green/100208/solar-panels

SOUTH AFRICA-Sandton hotel installs solar-water heating system

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sandton-hotel-installs-solar-water-heating-system-2010-03-15

lunes, 15 de marzo de 2010

SOUTH AFRICA-EIB backs Southern African infrastructure projects

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eib-plans-to-invest-r3bn-in-sa-projects-in-2010-2010-03-15

EIB-VIII Conferencia de FEMIP - La energía en la Cuenca Mediterránea: Los retos del futuro

http://www.eib.org/projects/events/8th-femip-conference-valencia.htm

So, You Want to Boost Exports? Have I Got a Program for You!

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/15/so-you-want-boost-exports-have-i-got-a-program-you

Sanders Introduces Major Solar Energy Initiative

http://sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/index.cfm?id=6099d259-a04c-417c-9448-760522044705

Interview of SEIA President Rhone Resch on Fox Business-"SOLAR gives me BETTER RETURNS than my 401 K " ( VIDEO )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTmI48kicoY

French ( US ??? ) FARMER is new SUN king-"The motivation for FARMERS is more like to have an EXTRA retirement PENSION"

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE51N0I020090224

Merkley Introduces Bill to Create Jobs and Lower Energy Costs for RURAL Communities

http://merkley.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=69edc678-591d-449c-af2c-fba66ba1bc91

Obama Administration Officials at National League of Cities Conference

http://www.nlc.org/PRESSROOM/PRESSRELEASEITEMS/CCC2010Speakers3.1.aspx

viernes, 12 de marzo de 2010

Madrid...no ama las renovables

http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/opinion/Madrid-ama-renovables/20100311cdscdiopi_4/cdsopi/

Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs-PACE model is a financing structure that enables LOCAL governments

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/solutioncenter/financialproducts/PACE.html

Home Efficiency Program Poised for Growth

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/home-efficiency-program-poised-for-ramp-up/

On ROOFTOPS Worldwide, a SOLAR!!! Water Heating REVOLUTION

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS411744035420100310

Concentrated solar power isn't just for deserts, it could be for WALLS too!!!

http://green.yahoo.com/blog/ecogeek/1322/concentrated-solar-power-isn-t-just-for-deserts-it-could-be-for-walls-too.html;_ylt=ArfWUFLiM.zJS4.0uF10Rl2AV8cX

Desertec, energía del norte de África para Europa

http://www.efeverde.com/esl/contenidos/noticias/08-marzo-2010-18-27-00-desertec-energia-del-norte-de-africa-para-europa

SOUTH AFRICA-South Africa seeks to make virtue of necessity with green-industries plan

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/green-economy-rising-2010-03-12

IMF Strauss-Kahn speaks about effect of climate change on Africa ( VIDEO )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoqBaJ9KJkc

Strauss-Kahn speaks about IMF staff's work on idea of "Green Fund" ( VIDEO )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXP99uOmOBI

IMF Proposes "Green Fund" for Climate Change Financing

http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2010/NEW013010A.htm

SOUTH AFRICA-SA may face!!! power cuts without World Bank loan

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-may-face-power-cuts-without-world-bank-loan-2010-03-12

SOUTH AFRICA-US to abstain!? from Eskom World Bank loan vote

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/medupi-fully-factored-in-to-sas-carbon-commitments-no-impediment-to-world-bank-loan-2010-03-12

EXIM-Power Projects in Africa ( 2008 )

http://www.exim.gov/products/special/africa/pubs/Power_Projects_Africa_April2008.pdf

jueves, 11 de marzo de 2010

EXIM-Environmental EXPORT Financing

http://www.exim.gov/products/policies/environment/index.cfm

Competing on the Global Playing Field in the 21st Century ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/11/competing-global-playing-field-21st-century

Watch, Discuss, Engage at 12:30: Secretary Locke on the National EXPORT Initiative

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/11/watch-discuss-engage-1230-secretary-locke-national-export-initiative

The Internet in America: A YouTube Interview with the FCC ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/10/internet-america-a-youtube-interview-with-fcc

US Mayors' Letter to the FCC-FCC preparing to undermine LOCAL rights-of-way-authority,budgets

http://www.usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/20100310-letter-localgovfcc.pdf

US Mayors Push Congress for Broader Jobs Package with Direct Funding for Cities, Continuation of Energy Block Grant

http://usmayors.org/usmayornewspaper/documents/03_08_10/pg1_leadership.asp

Los Angeles Electric Rate Linked to Solar Power

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/science/earth/11solar.html

A Setting Sun?!!!!!

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/03/08/world/0308SOLAR_index.html

Las energías limpias llegan a los centros educativos

http://www.laverdad.es/albacete/prensa/20100305/provincia/energias-limpias-llegan-centros-20100305.html

El Ayuntamiento pretende vender su energía renovable

http://www.lasprovincias.es/prensa/20100309/valencia/ayuntamiento-pretende-vender-energia-20100309.html

Jornada sobre el Programa “Energía Inteligente para Europa”-Contactos

http://www.redciudadesclima.es/index.php?action=detalleNoticia&modul=noticias&id_noticia=202&idiomaList=es

Mesa del Comité de las Regiones de la UE-Abordan la contribución de las regiones al cambio climático

http://www.eu2010.es/es/documentosynoticias/noticias/mar11comiteregiones.html

Ministros y diputados también tienen planes de pensiones

http://www.eleconomista.es/economia/noticias/1974044/03/10/Ministros-y-diputados-tambien-tienen-planes-de-pensiones.html

NASRA, NCTR ISSUE STATEMENT ON PEW RETIREMENT REPORT

http://www.nasra.org/resources/NASRA-NCTR_Pew_Report_Press_Statement.pdf

The TRILLION!!! Dollar Gap: Underfunded State Retirement Systems and the Road to Reform

http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/report_detail.aspx?id=56695

PUBLIC Pension Funds Are Adding RISK to Raise Returns

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/business/09pension.html

Fairy Tale Pension Projections

http://www.governing.com/column/fairy-tale-pension-projections

CII-Letter to Senate Banking Committee on Business Group Letter Opposing Governance Reforms

http://www.cii.org/UserFiles/file/2-18-10%20CII%20Letter%20to%20Banking%20Cmte%20Responding%20to%20Business%20Letter.pdf

ExxonMobil by The Domestic and Foreign Missionar Society of the Episcopal Church and The Church PENSION Fund

http://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/cf-noaction/14a-8/2010/domesticandforeign012710-14a8.pdf

CERES-Climate Resolution Planning Tracker for 2010

http://www.ceres.org/Document.Doc?id=561

The American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act

http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/leg/LEG%202010/030110_Workers_State_Business_Relief_Act.pdf

martes, 9 de marzo de 2010

Bill's funding relief may mean more contributions

http://www.pionline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100305/DAILYREG/100309921/1032/LatestNews

INVESTORS File a Record 95 Climate Change Resolutions: a 40% Increase Over 2009 Proxy Season

http://www.ceres.org/Page.aspx?pid=1221

SOUTH AFRICA Wants PENSION Funds to Spur Development

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1595180/south-africa-wants-pension-funds-spur-development

SOUTH AFRICA-Renewable energy rules slammed? by SMALLER!!! developers

http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?from=rss_Business%20Report&fArticleId=5380864

Lending Scheme to Bring SOLAR to Cambodia’s Poor?

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/lending-scheme-to-bring-solar-to-cambodias-poor/

Solar Industry LEARNS Lessons in Spanish Sun-"Spanish solar companies survived the downturn, have restructured and are re-emerging as GLOBAL players"

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/business/energy-environment/09solar.html

Live from Stanford: Secretary Chu on the GLOBAL Clean Energy CHALLENGE ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/08/live-stanford-s-sustainability-summit

Photovoltaic Breakthroughs Brighten Outlook for CHEAP Solar Power

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=photovoltaic-breakthroughs-brighten-outlook-for-cheap-solar-power

Cómo construir panel solar para $100 – Usted PUEDE también!!!

http://www.off-grid.net/2010/02/12/como-construir-panel-solar-para-100-usted-puede-tambien/

California!!! STORAGE PORTFOLIO Standards May Be a Great Kickoff ( LYNKS )

http://seekingalpha.com/article/191318-california-storage-portfolio-standards-may-be-a-great-kickoff

Solar Home on 5 Acres near State Land ( VIDEO )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcv93bBDvrs

viernes, 5 de marzo de 2010

Creating Clean Energy

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/blog/blog2010-03-03

La Junta recibe más de 300 solicitudes de sus funcionarios para participar en el programa piloto de TELETRABAJO ( VIDEO )

http://www.rtve.es/mediateca/videos/20091211/noticias-castilla-leon-informativo-territorial-castilla-leon-11-12-09/647689.shtml

Labor, environment groups push "green" BROADBAND!!!

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6233DZ20100304

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in Comer v. Murphy Oil USA-National Association of Manufacturers joined the American Farm Bureau

http://www.nam.org/~/media/CBB51CBFB29B4E11922551EF9C14F616/Comer_12_4_09_Farm_Bureau_Brief___Filed.pdf

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in Comer v. Murphy Oil USA [585 F. 3d 855 (5th Cir. 2009)]

http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions%5Cpub%5C07/07-60756-CV0.wpd.pdf

CEOs seek firm!!! signal on climate change policy

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6242IQ20100305

SOUTH AFRICA-SA businesses!!! want clear environmental regulation policy

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-businesses-want-clear-environmental-regulation-policy-2010-03-04

SOUTH AFRICA-Bright prospects for a cleaner-energy era

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/renewable-energy-2010-03-05

SOUTH AFRICA-Gauteng unveils strategy to cut energy use, emissions

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gauteng-unveils-strategy-to-cut-energy-use-emissions-2010-03-05

SOUTH AFRICA-African development financier pledges more support for renewable-energy projects

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/afdb-pledges-more-support-for-renewable-energy-projects-2010-03-05

SOUTH AFRICA-Africa ready for energy transformation – World Bank

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-ready-for-energy-transformation-world-bank-2010-03-04

European Photovoltaic Industry Association: Potential to become a mainstream energy provider in Europe,DEVELOPING COUNTRIES and beyond ( VIDEO )

http://www6.cop15.meta-fusion.com/kongresse/cop15/templ/play.php?id_kongressmain=1&theme=cop15&id_kongresssession=2559

Conferencia sobre el PLAN SOLAR MEDITERRANEO

http://www.mediterraneansolarplan-conference.es/

Out of the Running?-How Germany, SPAIN, and China Are Seizing the Energy Opportunity and Why the United States Risks Getting Left Behind...

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/03/out_of_running.html

Solar energy industries association: "Expanding solar energy in the United States" ( VIDEO )

http://www10.cop15.meta-fusion.com/kongresse/cop15/templ/play.php?id_kongressmain=1&theme=cop15&id_kongresssession=2652

Treasury 1603 PROGRAM – PAYMENTS FOR SPECIFIED ENERGY PROPERTY IN LIEU OF TAX CREDITS

http://www.ustreas.gov/recovery/1603.shtml

The Power of 86 Million Americans: 1000!!! Mayors Committed to Climate ACTION

http://www.usmayors.org/climateprotection/reports/power-of-86-million-1000thMayor.pdf

Treasury Releases Build America Bonds Update-Build America Bonds Provide Nearly $78 Billion Nationally to Date

http://www.ustreas.gov/press/releases/tg575.htm

SEC and IRS Agree to Work More Closely Regarding MUNICIPAL BOND Enforcement

http://sec.gov/news/press/2010/2010-30.htm

SEC Approves Statement on Global Accounting Standards

http://sec.gov/news/press/2010/2010-27.htm

Investors Need Climate Information to Make Decisions

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/03/climate_information_decisions.html

jueves, 4 de marzo de 2010

Investors Managing $2.1 Trillion in Assets Praise!!! SEC for Climate Disclosure Guidance

http://www.ceres.org/Page.aspx?pid=1214

ACTIVE!!! ownership guidelines added to Norway wealth fund

http://www.pionline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100302/DAILYREG/100309975/1032/LatestNews

Ireland to create supplemental DC!!! plan

http://www.pionline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100303/DAILYREG/100309955/1032/LatestNews

Interview of SEIA President Rhone Resch-"SOLAR gives me BETTER RETURNS than my 401 K" ( VIDEO )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTmI48kicoY

MAPA de Pueblos ABANDONADOS en ESPAÑA

http://mapa.pueblosabandonados.es/

French farmer ( SPANISH and US COMMUTERS? ) is new SUN king-"The motivation for farmers is more like to have an EXTRA retirement PENSION"

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE51N0I020090224

SOLAR energy with jewel-like curtains on WINDOWS!!!

http://green.yahoo.com/news/ap/20100304/ap_on_bi_ge/us_solar_building_sides.html

martes, 2 de marzo de 2010

President Obama discusses jobs, the economy and his new Homestar Energy Efficiency Program at Savannah Tech, a college in Savannah, GA. ( VIDEO )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVRoAe-ntmY

Helping Homeowners Invest in Energy-Efficient AND ENERGY PRODUCER? Homes

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/02/helping-homeowners-invest-energy-efficient-homes

Homestar Energy Efficiency! Retrofit Program ( $3000 Gold Star Rebates...SOLAR PANELS...? )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/fact-sheet-homestar-energy-efficiency-retrofit-program

Britain plans soft loans for home efficiency AND SOLAR PANELS?

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6212CD20100302

El Gobierno plantea incentivar la rehabilitación de viviendas Y LA INSTALACION DE SISTEMAS FOTOVOLTAICOS? para crear 350.000 empleos

http://www.rtve.es/noticias/20100301/gobierno-plantea-incentivar-rehabilitacion-viviendas-para-crear-350000-empleos/321452.shtml

La ministra de Economía presenta el mix energético para el año 2020 ( VIDEO )

http://www.rtve.es/mediateca/videos/20100301/ministra-economia-presenta-mix-energetico-para-ano-2020/708275.shtml

Spain needs electric cars, links for wind boom

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6204ND20100301

Despoblación y pequeños municipios, en la agenda de los Gobiernos Locales Intermedios

http://femp.es/Portal/Front/ContenidoDetalle/_N1w1oXtNSY0NK3fbzNCuwJre_Wka73TZFEEEueBeC3Y

Spain eyes doubling renewables output by 2020

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6204MP20100301

Mercavalencia cubrirá sus tejados de placas fotovoltaicas

http://www.levante-emv.com/valencia/2010/03/02/valencia-mercavalencia-cubrira-tejados-placas-fotovoltaicas/683588.html

U.K. SOLAR Industry May Grow 50-Fold, Create Jobs,

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601130&sid=am1miEsyksQM

Ariz. lawmaker pulls SOLAR-industry reg bill

http://www.cnbc.com/id/35603551

NM panel hears testimony on greenhouse gas cap

http://www.cnbc.com/id/35659556

US Department of Energy Announces $100 Million Available for Innovative Research Projects

http://energy.gov/news/8696.htm

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E )-ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

http://www.ct-si.org/events/EnergyInnovation/

A HISTORIC COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Fact-Sheet-A-Historic-Commitment-To-Research-And-Education/

"Trying to Hit Home Runs, Not Base Hits"

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/02/trying-hit-home-runs-not-base-hits

US Labor Department rules to improve retirement SECURITY announced as part of White House Middle Class Task Force’s year-end report

http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/ebsa/EBSA20100251.htm

Buffett: Directors, officers should be punished for RISKY business

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100301/FREE/100309998

UNPRI-Companies Delisted for Failure to Communicate on Progress

http://www.unpri.org/files/GCresults09.pdf

LIPPER-Top 20 'RI Screened funds' by assets in Europe

http://www.responsible-investor.com/images/uploads/RI_Lipper_FMI_Dec_09_data.pdf

lunes, 1 de marzo de 2010

U.S. Business Wants Action!!! Now on Strong Energy and Climate Legislation

http://www.ceres.org/Page.aspx?pid=1209

Governor Paterson Announces Passage of Bill to Help Businesses!! Produce Their Own!! Renewable Energy

http://www.state.ny.us/governor/press/press_02231001.html

PRESIDENT'S 2010 TRADE POLICY AGENDA FOCUSES ON GROWING AMERICAN JOBS THROUGH NEW MARKET ACCESS AND ENFORCING TRADE RULES

http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/press-releases/2010/march/kirk-comments-2010-trade-policy-agenda

DOE to Participate in Colombian Regional Energy Meeting Ahead of Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas

http://www.energy.gov/news/8692.htm

DOE Announces Nearly $1.4 billion in Conditional Loan Guarantees for BrightSource Energy

http://energy.gov/news/8675.htm

Google develops prototype mirror for SOLAR energy

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61P58V20100226

Multi-megawatt systems in Africa and the Middle East-Cape Verde's Government orders two PV power plants:7.5 MW! cover about 4 percent of its DEMAND!!

http://www.photon-magazine.com/news_archiv/details.aspx?cat=News_PI&sub=africa&pub=4&parent=2325

ISES-Promoting Renewable Energy in Africa (PREA)

http://prea.ises.org/