Regular readers (among others) will know that California is the nation’s clean energy leader. The state has on the books a law requiring that a fifth of all electricity come from renewable sources by 2010. A 2009 executive order by former Governor Schwarzenegger raised that target to 33 percent. But, thanks to procedural nuances, the Governator’s [...]

As the European Union’s 27 nations inch closer to their combined 2020 renewable energy mandate of getting 20 percent of its total energy from renewable sources, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has reported that the EU is well on its way to exceeding the goal.

A new Maryland law scheduled to take effect on January 1st will require state utility companies to purchase more solar power.

The next week on Capitol Hill will be one of extreme importance for climate legislation, as Republicans and Democrats are set to tussle over a renewable energy mandate being included in the national energy bill that will be voted on in the Senate within the next seven days.