Clean-tech focus sparks growth

Philadelphia Business Journal - Peter Key

BRISTOL - A partnership between Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Keystone Redevelopment Group to spur alternative-energy companies is bringing results. ... Y-Carbon Inc., a Ben Franklin-supported company that uses nanotechnology to make carbon materials that have energy, life-sciences and environmental applications, plans to launch its manufacturing and development operations at Keystone's Bridge Business Center in Bristol next month. ...

Energy to play big area role

Philadelphia Business Journal

Changes in how energy is produced and paid for will have a big effect on the area this year and for the foreseeable future.

The biggest change will come at the end of the year when Peco Energy Co.'s rate cap expires, but reduced demand for energy, energy-conservation efforts, and efforts to make Pennsylvania a center for renewable-energy industries will make their mark on the area this year and the rest of the decade, if not the century....

Battery firm wins military contract | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01 ...

Philadelphia Inquirer

The technology also will be used by C&D's commercial customers for large-scale energy storage and renewable energy applications, ...

Panel of Public Sector, University and Industry Leaders Push for Energy ...

Transmission and Distribution World - Jan 6, 2010

To achieve long-term sustainability goals, realize the promise of smart grid technology and capitalize on opportunities presented by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the nation must develop a collaborative, comprehensive energy management strategy, according to a panel of experts announced at a National Press Club Newsmakers panel in Washington, D.C.

Representatives of Eaton Corp., the US Department of Energy, University of Pittsburgh, and Bayer MaterialScience LLC outlined the case for moving toward a ...

Eastern PA's Hydrogen Hub Generating Reactions

11.19.09

From AlumiFuel in Philadelphia to Air Products and Chemicals in Allentown, the region is earning a reputation for harnessing hydrogen's power. The tough part is convincing others it's safe and viable.

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Pa's largest solar farm proposed near Buck

Lancaster Newspapers

What could be Pennsylvania's largest solar farm is proposed to soak up the rays of southern Lancaster County.

Community Energy, one of the nation's largest wind-energy marketers, is seeking to build a $20 million crop of solar panels amid grass on 40 acres of a farm just south of the Buck.

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PA DEP and our sister agencies provide a plethora of grant and loan opportunities ...

Rendell wants energy legislation at forefront

Delaware County Daily Times

Ed Rendell issued a "call to war" Wednesday on two renewable energy bills currently moving through the Legislature, saying elected officials must convince ...

Push for alternative-energy bill ran out of gas | Philadelphia ...

Dec 22, 2009 ... At the same time Gov. Rendell was celebrating Pennsylvania's success in luring a Greek solar-cell manufacturer to the Navy Yard in ...

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell: Nearly $20 Million in Federal ...

Latest Investment to Create Jobs in One of America's Fastest Growing States for Wind Energy

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that $19.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is now available for large-scale wind projects that will generate clean energy, spur new orders for the Keystone State's green energy manufacturers, and put Pennsylvanians back to work.

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Cleantech Infrastructure Growth Creates Convergence of Industries and ...

PR Newswire (press release)

Report Highlights Cleantech Investment Rebound and Defines Role for Companies Entering Emerging Smart Infrastructure Market

For more information and to down load an electronic copy of Cleantech Revolution: Building Smart Infrastructures, visit http://www.pwc.com/us/cleantechrevolution.

[PA was one of three states to have double-digit AMI (Advanced Meter Infrastructure) penetration rates at the end of 2008.]

The Year in Greentech VC: More Deals, Less Money

JOSIE GARTHWAITE - Crunching the numbers on venture capital investments in green technology companies in 2009, Greentech Media Research (GTM) finds the sector both weathered this year's financial storm, and thrived in terms of total deals. More startups shared the wealth in 2009, with 356 deals, up from 350 deals in 2008 and just 222 deals in 2007 But

Source: http://earth2tech.com

Department of Energy to Invest $366M in Energy Innovation Hubs

Department of Energy

Funding Opportunity Announcement for Fuels from Sunlight Hub is Issued

Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today outlined the Department's plans to invest up to $366 million to establish and operate three new Energy Innovation Hubs focused on accelerating research and development in three key energy areas. Each Hub, to be funded at up to $122 million over five years, will bring together a multidisciplinary team of researchers in an effort to speed research and shorten the path from scientific discovery to technological development and commercial deployment of highly promising energy-related technologies.

President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean Energy Manufacturing

Manufacturers of solar photovoltaic modules and components garnered about 40% of the tax credits, including more than $400 million for materials and component manufacturers such as AE Polysilicon Corp.; Dow Corning; DuPont; Hemlock Semiconductor Corp.; PPG Industries, Inc.; REC Silicon; Solaicx; and Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC, plus more than $500 million for both established and up-and-coming solar cell and module manufacturers like Abound Solar, Inc.; Amonix, Inc.; BP Solar International, Inc.; First Solar, Inc.; Konarka; Miasole; Nanosolar; Schott Solar, Inc.; Sharp Electronics Corp.; Spire Semiconductor, LLC; Stion Corporation; Suniva, Inc.; SunPower Corporation; Suntech; United Solar Ovonic, LLC; and Xunlight Corporation. See the DOE press release, the tax credit fact sheet, and the full list of projects (Excel 115 KB).

Labor Department Awards $155 Million to Support Green Jobs

The U.S. Department of Labor announced on January 6 nearly $100 million in green jobs training grants authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The latest round of funding, part of a larger $500 million Recovery Act initiative, will support job training programs to help dislocated workers and others to find jobs in green industries and related occupations. A total of 25 projects will receive grants ranging from approximately $1.4 to $5 million, and about $28 million of the total will support projects in communities impacted by auto industry restructuring. Training activities funded through this grant program will be individually tailored based on occupations and skills identified as in demand in local areas around the country. Training programs will seek to prepare workers for a range of careers, including hybrid electric auto technicians, weatherization specialists, wind and energy auditors, and solar panel installers. See the Labor Department press release and the full list of grantees (PDF 233 KB). Download Adobe Reader.