--- SolarFrameWorks BIPV Solar System Completed at New England Patriot Place. The state-of-the-art solar system simultaneously cools the roof and cools the solar modules in the summer while providing insulation in the winter. (more)

--- Altergy Fuel Cell Systems to Power Africa. With partners Clean Energy Investments has been formed to manufacture and market Altergy fuel cell systems in the Republic of South Africa and other Sub-Saharan countries. (more)

--- Tucson Electric Power: State Regulators Back TEP Plans for 10 New Renewable Power Projects. The output of the projects together will generate nearly 150 megawatts (MW), enough energy to power more than 30,000 Tucson homes. (more)

--- Vote Solar: California to Launch Next-Generation Feed-in Tariff for Solar Energy. This next-generation feed-in tariff program will require investor-owned California utilities to purchase electricity from renewable energy systems between 1 and 20 MW in size. (more)

--- Princeton Power Systems Selected by U.S. DOE to Develop Converter for Ocean Energy and Hydropower Applications. This system will reduce the cost of ocean and hydropower sources, while making them more efficient and more compatible with the existing electric grid. (more)

--- Ford and Portland General Electric Partner to Prepare Oregon for Electric Vehicles. The companies will work together with state and local governments to support charging station permitting, electric vehicle incentives and future legislation or regulations. (more)

--- juwi Solar and MiaSolÈ Sign 600 MW Long-Term Supply Agreement. The agreement outlines 50 MW of shipments in 2011 and a total of 600 MW to be shipped over the period of the agreement. (more)

--- The Home Depot Brings the First Affordable LED Bulbs to Market: Assortment Starts at $19.95. The Company now offers a proprietary brand of LEDs under the EcoSmart name. (more)

--- Peace Corps Partners with the Department of State to Tackle Energy and Climate Issues at the Grassroots Level. Under the partnership, Peace Corps volunteers will work with members of local communities to build infrastructure to support environmentally-friendly energy and educate communities on climate change and energy conservation. (more)

--- San Jose Credit Union: First-of-its-Kind Organizational Solar 'Group Buy' Program Established. New approach brings lower-cost solar systems and low interest rates for solar loans to City of San Jose employees and retirees. (more)

--- Illinois Governor Quinn Signs Solar Ramp-Up Law and Announces One of the Largest Solar Development Projects in the U.S. The law, which establishes interim solar targets to help Illinois successfully scale up to reach the state's solar renewable portfolio standard of 6% by 2015. (more)

--- Xtreme Power to be Energy Storage Provider for Renewable Energy Transmission Hub. The company’s technology will ensure the reliable flow of power, controlling and smoothing the variations for gigawatts of energy output and delivery amongst the Eastern, Western (WECC) and Texas (ERCOT) Interconnections. (more)

--- Nexterra Receives Order From the University of British Columbia for Biomass Heat And Power System. The new CHP system will convert urban wood waste into clean burning, combustible synthetic gas. (more)

--- Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge Asks Design Studios to Envision the 1,000 Pound Car. The Challenge asks design studios to envision the 1,000 pound, 2+2 vehicle that is both comfortable and secure, while delivering satisfactory driving performance without sacrificing the emotional connection and beautiful styling consumers demand. (more)

--- 24M Technologies Launched to Develop Next Generation Energy Storage. 24M will commercialize a novel technology that combines attributes of rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and flow batteries. (more)

--- National Association for State Community Services Programs: 30,000 Homes Weatherized in June. Funding for the program is from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (more)

--- Teanaway Solar Reserve Receives Permit for One of the World’s Largest Solar PV Projects. TSR will bring more than 200 construction jobs and 35 permanent jobs to an economically depressed community about 90 miles west of Seattle. (more)

--- Orion Energy System Installs its First Urban Wind Turbine. The 20-kilowatt wind turbine is expected to generate up to 32 megawatt-hours a year. (more)

--- California Energy Commission Selects EV Connect, ClipperCreek to Upgrade Existing EV Charging Infrastructure. Charging stations installed in the 1990’s need upgrading. (more)

--- AQT Solar’s First CIGS Manufacturing Facility Goes Online. The facility has already begun production to fill current customer orders of 20 MW. (more)

--- Ceramic Fuel Cells Makes First US Sale. Major California utility to demonstrate BlueGen Gas-to-Electricity Generator. (more)

--- OG&E Completes Crossroads Wind Farm Development Purchase. The 227.5 MW project will be complete in the second half of 2011. (more)

--- APS to Develop Largest Solar Power System on U.S. Government Property. The 15 MW plant will be built by SunPower Corp. (more)

--- Hyundai Motor America, Says Lineup to Average Minimum 50 mpg by 2025. This fall, Hyundai will launch the Sonata Hybrid that features a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an electric motor-boosted 6-speed automatic transmission. (more)

--- Ballard: By-product Hydrogen from Bleach Production Powers Ballard Fuel Cell. Ballard’s CLEARgen™ fuel cell system converts hydrogen into cost-effective electricity that may be used onsite by the customer or sold back to the grid for use in the community. (more)

--- PGE Opens North America’s First Public-Use Quick-Charge Station for EVs. The station provides power output of 50kw (50-500V, 0-125A) and supports power input of AC200V±30V. (more)

--- Leo Motors Develops Zinc-Air Fuel Cell for EV Range Extender. Leo has also developed a way to extract more electricity from zinc, and was able to get up to 20% more electricity than had previously been achieved. (more)

--- Philips Lumileds Ships One Billionth LUXEON LED. A milestone for the company and the entire industry. (more)

--- Northern California’s Butte College Set to Become First Grid Positive College in the U.S. By May 2011, the community college in Oroville will be producing more clean energy from sustainable on-site solar power than it uses. (more)

--- Enova Receives Electric Drive Order from Smith Electric Vehicles. This order follows two from earlier in the year, totaling 120 units year-to-date. (more)

--- General Motors and Bright Automotive Announce Partnership, Funding. Funding will help accelerate Bright's production of the IDEA, a revolutionary plug-in hybrid commercial vehicle. (more)

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