There is a continued movement for solar panel manufacturers to launch manufacturing plants in the U.S. with the rapid growth in the industry. This is creating added efficiencies for the manufacturer and just as important, the end users of solar pv. Several of these foreign companies have received stimulus funds from the DOE as well, as these new plants will create jobs in the country.
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A good article from Renewable Energy World about methods Illinois is looking at to finance green projects.

March 2, 2010



Illinois' Green Energy Finance Initiative



A recent initiative from Illinois may serve as a model for other states that hope to attract green energy projects and stimulate economic development.



by Marnin Lebovits, Illinois Finance Authority



Oklahoma, United States [Renewable Energy World North America Magazine]



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A funny clip from the Daily Show on climate change:

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c

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I just returned from a week-long trip to Belize, Central America. Most of my time was spent on Caye Caulker, a very small island off the north east shore of Belize City, home to 30% of Belize's 300,000 residents. When I asked the locals, they estimated Caye Caulker to have a population of between one and two thousand. A small portion of the island has reliable electricity and utilities and not surprisingly, supports the tourism industry through guest houses, resorts, laundromats, dive shops, res… Continue