IN THIS ISSUE:

*DOE awards more than $154M to four states for energy programs

*Renewable Energy Focus

..Climate bill passes in House

*Accelerated solar site review includes Mojave Desert acreage in the Inland region

*U.S. resists EU climate target for G8 summit

*Demand response could cut peak power demand by 20%

*'Gigaton Throwdown' challenges policy-makers

*Consumers want companies to use more renewable energy

*Air quality board to consider fee on emissions

*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals

..Solar Energy Initiatives secures land for California solar park

..eSolar to Build Second Cali Solar Plant

..Geothermal project piques quake fears

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