Archive for the ‘Feed-in Tariffs’ Category

Will the US adopt EU type Feed-in Tariffs?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

An important and troubling issue from one of the closing sessions at this week's Solar Power International conference reveals that industry leaders are divided on the political feasibility and efficacy of Feed-in Tariffs.. Industry leaders discussed the issues and probability of Solar Feed-in Tariffs at state and national levels.  Stephen ...

Solar Progress on Capital Hill

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

As Congress begins debate on the Climate Bill, those attending Solar Power International 2009 got an update on solar progress in Washington.  The 11:00 am session on issues that affect everyone in the industry was surprisingly under-attended.  Perhaps that reflects a dazzling exhibition hall and our perennial frustration with Congress. John ...

Energy Freedom Is Not Free

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Co-authored by David M Adams of Buildings and Energy and Norman Brand, Ph.D., J.D, with support from Marsha Shenk, a pioneer of Business Anthropology  As tens of thousands arrive in Anaheim, California for the Solar International Convention there is lots to talk about: Renewable Portfolio Standards, Feed-in Tariffs, the Stimulus Package, ...