Is affordable solar energy closer than we realize?

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Renewable energy continues to remain in the headlines as it not only can help mitigate global warming but it can also create jobs in a struggling economy. But this seeming strong and emerging industry does face certain hurdles. The lack of available credit/financing even to companies in this high potential industry is issue number one. Then of course there is the ability to take these products mainstream. The issue specifically is whether the cost of renewable energy will become affordable enough for the general population. The solar industry says yes to overcoming the latter of the two problems.

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Monday, December 15th, 2008 Energy, Insights No Comments

Bright Outlook For Green Energy

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Welcome to CBD’s inaugural energy blog. As an Account Supervisor specializing in business within the energy sector I have developed a keen interest in this category—especially in the green/renewable category because I see the potential here, and believe it can have a huge impact on our environment and quality of life.

 I have been tracking what’s going on with green energy. Turns out the $700-billion bailout goes beyond Wall Street. It includes many potential items aimed at assisting the renewable energy world.  ”Bailout Generates Energy Incentives,” (Green Energy News, Oct. 4, 2008) indicates that though it will take quite a while to define, the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 includes:

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Monday, November 17th, 2008 Energy 1 Comment