In This Update:
*Industry sees new chance for RES in Reid bill
*RENEWABLE ENERGY FOCUS
..U.S. solar power investments to reach $61.1B by 2015
*Reid says renewable-energy funds will be restored
*DOE releases annual wind market report
*NREL seeks proposals for PV technology incubator program
*California Energy Commission cancels PACE solicitation
*California regulatory agency lifts hold on solar incentives
*California utilities face RPS deadline
*Committee endorses giant Ivanpah solar plant in Mojave Desert
*Solar thermal power plants in California, Nevada moving forward
*Algae fuel generated from bioreactors produces over 3 times the emissions of gasoline
*NOTABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS AND DEALS
..Southern California Edison launches request for offers for renewables standard contracts program
..Marin County, California getting 75% of its power from renewables
..Brea to cut city's energy use 40% with energy efficiency and solar project
..Butte College plans solar project expansion to meet 100% of electrical needs
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