In this issue:
*Solar numbers around the globe show healthy gains
*Renewable Energy Focus
..U.S. renewable electricity standard would create 274,000 jobs
*Converting coal plants to biomass a competitive move
*Renewables in vogue at Obama's DOE
*DOE, EPA create State Energy Efficiency Action Network
*Obama: U.S. 'can win the race' for clean energy economy
*California establishes greenhouse gas monitoring network
*Planned California power plant would be nation's firstwith GHG
emissions limits
*Report documents innovations, savings from smart grid
*Greentech lists 100 'movers and shakers' of the smart grid
*PG&E spending millions to block local utilities
*San Bernardino proposes clean energy agency
*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals
..California power provider to purchase 100% of power from newsolar energy facilities
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