Announcing the 2007-2008 Hydrogen Student Design Contest
After a one year hiatus, the Hydrogen Education Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Hydrogen Student Design Contest!

Solar Bill Passes California Assembly
Yesterday, June 6, the California General Assembly approved the Solar Water Heating and Efficiency Act of 2007 (AB 1470), which would create a $250 million ten-year program to provide consumer rebates for solar water heating systems, essentially the nation's largest solar water heating program.

Applications Are Available for NABCEP's September 29th Exam
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners announced today that applications are available for the September 29, 2007 Solar Electric (PV) and Solar Thermal exams for installer certification. Applications are due by July 27, 2007.

SPG Solar Honored with Sustainable 6 Award
Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the Sustainable 6 Award to SPG Solar of San Rafael for their work in the design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for homes, businesses, and large-scale commercial and government facilities. SPG Solar's President and CEO, Dan Thompson, accepted the award on the companies' behalf.

200 Wind Turbines Purchased for Wind Farms in North America
Greenwind Power Corp. has become partners with Naturener S.A., through Naturener's purchase of 100% of Energy Logics Inc. in a contract valued at US$ 400 million. The companies are jointly developing four wind energy projects in southwestern Alberta, Canada.

FPL Energy Files to Build New Transmission Line in Texas
Lone Star Transmission, LLC, a subsidiary of FPL Energy, LLC, filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to establish a new regulated utility business unit to construct, own and operate transmission facilities in Texas.

Xantrex Gets $8.2 M Orders for Solar Inverters


New Performance Standard to Regulate Power Plants on West Coast
The California Energy Commission approved regulations late last month that limit the purchase of electricity from power plants that fail to meet strict greenhouse gas emissions standards.