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AP - The Obama administration ignored repeated warnings about a clean-energy loan program that has become an embarrassment for the White House amid the collapse of a California solar energy company that received more than $500 million in federal loans.

Many tribal lands in the U.S. don't have electricity yet have a tremendous capacity to produce it from clean energy sources.

Only one tribe is currently operating a utility-scale energy facility, as bureaucratic red tape and tax disincentives are hindering renewable energy development on Indian land.

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Instead of alienating ourselves by chastising Washington DC and the rest of the world, Governor Perry should be making sure...

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Researching technology breakthroughs is worthwhile, but people in renewable energy say the U.S. needs to speed up installation of products to lower costs and stay competitive globally.

With more renewable energy projects trying to come online, the country grapples with the balance between local land use and a national push for clean energy.

Event: The University of Texas at Austin's University Office of Corporate Relations and the Austin Chamber of Commerce have invited local clean energy companies to an open house to meet with university programs, departments and services dealing with clean energy.

When: Wednesday, April 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Events of potential media interest include: Brief program from key faculty and [...]

Cleantech Friday by Steve Guengerich

If you are in to clean energy in Central Texas, chances are you’ve met Jose Beceiro.  Jose is the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s economic development point man.  With the demeanor of a collie and the tenacity of a pit bull, Jose rides herd over the Chamber’s support and leadership of the clean energy sector for Austin.