IN THIS UPDATE:
*Nine federal agencies enter into a MOU regarding transmission siting on federal lands
*Renewable Energy Focus
..White House steps up climate efforts
*Solar industry builds wish list for climate change bill
*Solar power execs bullish on 2010 despite earnings
*ACEEE report examines impacts of climate policy
*Refiners warn of 'staggering' costs, job losses from Senate climate bill
*Transformational energy research projects win $151M in funding
*DOE awards $338M to accelerate domestic geothermal energy
*Obama touts smart grid grants
*You do have to know which way the wind blows on the grid: study
*Water use by solar projects intensifies
*San Diego solar company tests floating panels for power
*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals
..Cleantech Innovation Center marks opening
..NextEra Energy Resources to supply solar power to PG&E
..PG&E to accept more power from solar homes
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