Graphite prices have gone from $1K/ton in '09 to $3K now. 30x more graphite than lithium in lith-ion batt. China, of course, controls >70% of prod.
Cape Wind selected team of 3 comps as general contractor, taking another step toward their offshore project.
NStar and Northeast Utilities merger got final approval. But state mandate to buy Cape Wind power could negate promised savings.
Next Era Energy Canada selected GE turbines for 6 new Ontario wind farms. Total >460MW.
World's largest solar thermal plant now online in Saudi Arabia. $4.7M cost. Built by Austrian comp. Provides heat, hot water for university.
Appeals court ruled against DTE Energy rate hike for smart meters.
DuPont's building division went from sending 81M lbs of waste to landfills in '08 to zero in '12.
Connecticut OK'd $1.4M to make home solar system installs more affordable.
Silverado Power signed PPA's with S Cal Ed for 3 2MW solar projects in Calif.
LA Council approved pilot program to pay residents, businesses for selling their solar power to the city.
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