IN THIS ISSUE:

*Energy and Commerce Departments announce steps in smart grid development

*Renewable Energy Focus

..House panel clears plan to cut greenhouse gases

..Related News:

...Climate bill clears hurdle, others remain

...House panel passes limit on greenhouse gas emissions

...Duke Energy, Alcoa, GE win in climate legislation by signing on

*Renewable energy industries ask Obama to speed loan guarantees

*Continuing current U.S. energy policy called 'perilous'

*Geothermal, the 'undervalued' renewable resource, sees surging interest

*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals

..Energy officials face questions on Northern California transmission line plan

..NASA bags algae, wastewater in bid for aviation fuel

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