IN THIS ISSUE:
*Wind fluctuations complicate energy distribution through grids
*Renewable Energy Focus
..Offshore windmills hold clean-energy promise
*Incremental advances in solar make transformational technologies unnecessary
*U.S. used less energy in 2008 but more renewable energy
*Money standing in the way of renewable energy’s potential
*Technology 'smorgasbord' needed to meet climate goals: EPRI
*Climate bill yields short-term pain, long-term gain
*DOE, Treasury Take Applications for Payments to Renewable Energy Projects
*Borrego Solar Systems launches power purchase agreement program
*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals
..Battle brewing over giant California desert solar farm
..Two major California utilities sign on for eSolar projects
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