In this Issue:
*Recession crimps summer power demand
*Renewable Energy Focus
..Climate bill feeling push from Deepwater spill
*DOE initiative to speed innovative ideas into the market
*National Institute for Renewable Energy formed
*DOE to invest $6M in midsize wind turbine technology development
*U.S. wind growth likely to drop in 2010: study
*Small wind turbines add megawatts to U.S. grid
*Report predicts rise in use of solar energy over the next 25 years
*SEPA annual survey touts nationwide strength in solar portfolios
*Geothermal energy widens its reach to 52 million people: report
*Most Americans have never heard of the smart grid
*Texas makes new 'map' to decipher grid's growing complexities
*Notable Renewable Energy Projects and Deals
..Roseville's Solar Power reports $7M loss but projects bright future
..San Jose company may invest in Oregon solar plant
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