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  2. Southwestern US prepares for geothermal energy

    June 2, 2010
    Renewable Energy World

    Thanks to the coordinated efforts of local, state, and federal officials, plans to finish environmental reports and land leasing for geothermal projects are moving swiftly. Bids have already come in from potential developers looking to tap the Southwest’s geothermal energy resources.


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  3. AWEA: growth in US wind power slows in first quarter

    June 2, 2010
    US Department of Energy

    AWEA reports that the US wind industry has slowed to its lowest growth in four years, installing just 539 MW of power, attributing this lethargy to a lack of long-term market signals and a low electricity cost. A related report by IHS...
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  4. SolarEdge PV inverters hit 97.5% CEC efficiency

    May 27, 2010
    Renewable Energy World

    SolarEdge’s new line of PV inverters were tested by the California Energy Commission and given a 97.5% efficiency rating – the highest of any in the world. In a statement, the company was happy for the honor and attributed the high efficiency to...
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  5. DOE announces up to $11 million for biofuels technology development

    May 28, 2010
    US Department of Energy

    The DOE has announced a new program offering $11 million over three years for non-food biomass to biofuel conversion, part of a series of research funding programs created over the last several weeks. Three to four projects will be chosen to receive...
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  6. Same story, different study: NREL Western Report shows 30% wind doable, cost-effective

    May 27, 2010
    Renewable Energy World

    An NREL study has found that 30% of the electricity used by the Western US could be supplied by wind power without making extensive changes to the existing grid – an incredible opportunity for renewable energy in the US. The report had a...
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  7. US tidal power company to develop projects in China

    June 1, 2010
    SustainableBusiness.com

    Verdant Power and the China Energy Conservation Environment Protection Group (CECEP), in a related move, have signed a memorandum of understanding to allow Verdant to develop hydrokinetic power projects. The MOU is the first agreement ever reached between firms from the two countries over marine...
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  8. Apollo Solar Energy to collaborate with China Energy Conservation

    June 2, 2010
    TES

    Apollo Solar Energy and China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation (CECIC) have signed a non-binding collaboration agreement, working to build thin-film solar cells, with control of the stations transferring to CECIC after the agreement ends.


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  9. China, US launch airline biofuel venture

    May 26, 2010
    BusinessWeek

    China and the US launched a collaborative research venture this week, looking into creating jet biofuel from algae or oily nuts. In a statement, representatives stated a test flight could occur as soon as the end of the year. While the research will be performed...
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  10. China wind power group in $1.2 billion IPO

    May 31, 2010
    Reuters

    Xinjiang Goldwind, the second-largest wind turbine producer in China, plans to raise $1.2 billion in an IPO on the Hang Seng stock market. On the back of 27% growth in shares so far this year, the offering will be the biggest by a wind company...
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  11. China may start state-guided carbon market by 2014, Feng says

    May 28, 2010
    Bloomberg

    Feng Shengbo, deputy director of China’s CDM Management Center, stated that China is drawing up a plan for a state-guided carbon market with “half-mandatory” emission reduction targets. Set to open in 2014, Feng said that the Chinese government will not run the market, but would...
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ACORE members who are leading voices in the US and Chinese renewable energy industries are invited to join USCP. Our Program is dedicated to expanding global renewable energy markets and promoting effective energy policy in both countries. Program participants actively engage in USCP events and shape program direction through consultation with other participants and ACORE.

USCP participants are asked to:

     · Support the Program constructively and financially;

     · Collaborate with other participants by hosting trade missions , joint discussions and other events;

     · Speak at events and on webinars hosted by USCP, both in the US and China;

     · Participate in Program strategy sessions with the US-China Team;

     · Provide leadership in molding Program scope, deliverables and target audience.

Benefits of USCP participation include:

     · On-Call Advisory Support

     · Weekly News Updates

     · Quarterly Policy & Market Review

     · Semi-Annual Workshops

     · Company Profile Listing on Website

     · USCP Groupsite

If your organization is interested in participation in the USCP, please contact Tim Cronin, International Programs Associate, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


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