In this Issue:

*Scientists: Desert energy projects should tread lightly

*RENEWABLE ENERGY FOCUS

..ACORE Releases a State-by-State Report on Renewable Energy

*DOE award aims to boost solar thermal power storage

technology

*California ISO approves small-generator interconnection

reforms

*Rise in solar, other renewable energy prompting changes for

California's grid

*AB 32 could save billions in energy costs

*Federal agencies outline plans for curbing fossil fuels,

emissions

*Clean energy and the fight for funding

*NOTABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS AND DEALS

..Cannon closes $547M power sales transaction with Southern

California Public Power Authority

..SunPower, energy storage companies to collaborate on the rooftop