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B&W starts second phase of CCS project 04/01/2013 Babcock & Wilcox said that its subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, signed a contract with FutureGen Industrial Alliance to begin the next phase of the 167 MW FutureGen 2.0 carbon capture and storage project in Meredosia, Ill.
	Restrictions placed on proposed Indiana wind power project 03/28/2013 A proposed 150 MW wind farm in Indiana will be allowed to continue development as long as it meets certain conditions.
	SunEdison annouced 1 GW of solar power now in operation 03/28/2013 SunEdison announced Thursday the company now has more than 1 GW of global solar photovoltaic assets under the management of its Renewable Operations Centers.
	Gallup: Americans want more emphasis on solar, wind and natural gas 03/28/2013 Many Americans say they want more emphasis on solar, wind and natural gas installations in the U.S. than they do oil, nuclear and coal.
MOU signed for deliveries of solar polysilicon equipment 03/28/2013 GT Advanced Technologies and Powertec Energy Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Powertec to purchase polysilicon technology and equipment from GT for two solar power expansion projects in Taiwan.
WindPower Innovations expands by acquiring RIG Construction 03/27/2013 WindPower Innovations Inc. announced Wednesday it has executed agreements to acquire RIG Construction Inc. in an all stock transaction, with closing anticipated to occur in less than 30 days.
	Geronimo Energy purchases wind energy development portfolio 03/27/2013 Geronimo Energy acquired the project development portfolio of Midwest Wind Energy.
	ABB wins contract for 125 MW solar power project in Arizona 03/26/2013 ABB announced Tuesday the company has won a contract from Fluor Corp. for the 125 MW photovoltaic Arlington Valley Solar Project.
Juhl Wind changes name to Juhl Energy 03/26/2013 Juhl Wind Inc. completed a name change to Juhl Energy Inc. to reflect the steps the company has taken to diversify its portfolio.
	DOE launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative 03/26/2013 The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI), which is focused on growing manufacturing of clean energy products and improving manufacturing energy productivity.
	Dominion Virginia Power to buy solar power from small generators 03/26/2013 The Virginia State Corporation has approved a request by Dominion Virginia Power to buy electricity at above-market rates from customers who own solar generation installations.
Solar America enters new strategic alliance to expand in Mexico 03/26/2013 Solar America Corp. announced it has entered into a strategic alliance with SolarMex Equipos Solares de Mexico, a reseller of solar products located in Guadalajara, Mexico.
	New Jersey reaches 1 GW of installed solar power 03/25/2013 The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced last week the state’s solar industry has surpassed one GW of installed solar energy.
	Apple data centers completely powered by renewable energy 03/25/2013 Apple recently announced that the technology company’s data centers are now powered entirely by renewable energy sources.
	Geothermal project gains $35mn cash grant 03/25/2013 U.S. Geothermal Inc. said that its subsidiary, USG Oregon LLC, was approved for a $35.9 million cash grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the 35 MW Neal Hot Springs geothermal power plant in Oregon.
U.S. Air Force to consider developing biomass power plant on military base 03/25/2013 The U.S. Air Force and New Generation Biomass LLC have entered into a license agreement to explore the development of a biomass-fired power generation facility on Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.
Indiana wind power project continues expansion 03/25/2013 E.ON Climate & Renwables has said the company could begin construction of two more phases of the Wildcat Wind Farm in Indiana.
	Solar power producer opens California office 03/25/2013 Nautilus Solar Energy LLC opened an office in San Diego to serve as the base of operations for the West Coast solar market.
REC Solar expands into New York 03/22/2013 REC Solar has announced a major expansion into New York state and will be offering turnkey solar solutions to residents across the state.
	Small wind power annual installations to double by 2018, report says 03/22/2013 Navigant Research has issued a report predicting that annual global installations of small wind turbines will double in capacity in the next five years.