IN THIS ISSUE:

*U.S. government maps solar energy future

*Renewable Energy Focus

..Federal Efforts a Travesty

*California solar-power subsidy program approaches its limit

*Federal bill misses importance of wood biomass: industry

*Senate confirms Zoi to U.S. renewable energy post

*California granted waiver for greenhouse gas standards

*US Bio Fuels adds greenhouses for green fuel production

*Venture funding for clean-tech rebounds

*Santa Monica law eases going solar

*New wind monitoring system from San Diego firm

*Burbank utilities say renewable bills too costly

*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals

..Nordic Windpower offered DOE loan guarantee to expand wind turbine plant

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