IN THIS ISSUE:

*U.S. wind will see a surge in 2010

*Renewable Energy Focus

..Chu wants faster action on stimulus money

*USDA Rural Development accepting applications for renewable energy system grants

*Clean energy economy generates U.S. jobs

*Clean energy will stimulate California's economy: study

*Solar showdown looms in California

*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals

..Nation's largest solar plant to be built in New Mexico

..PG&E signs third major solar deal this year

..Wind-farm project set for Campo reservation

..Redlands biomass plant could turn trash to energy

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