IN THIS ISSUE:

*Feds, Schwarzenegger sign pact to aid renewable energy efforts

*Renewable Energy Focus

..Governor signs solar power feed-in tariff bill into law

*Sen. Kerry: Yes We Can (pass climate change legislation)

*U.S. solar firms' 3Q accounting may get hard look

*DOE announces steps to strengthen enforcement of energy efficiency standards

*California to charge fee for emissions

*Report reveals trends in global clean-tech job development, growth

*Solar Decathlon gets students building zero-energy home

*Startups urged to work together to develop algae biofuel industry

*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals

..U.S. Army selects ACCIONA Solar Power to develop its largest-ever renewables project

..PG&E taps Arizona solar project

..Microsoft launches SERA smart grid software architecture

..Waste Connections announces long-term renewable energy project at landfil

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