December 12, 2009 | Houston Chroinicle

It may seem like an unlikely goal for a state built on oil dollars. But a newly formed team of state government officials and energy industry experts aims to make the state a leader in the production of biofuels and biomass for energy.

December 9, 2009 | New York Times/Gigaom

The wind power industry is more developed than most types of renewable energy, but one segment — small wind power systems with turbines of 100 kilowatts or less — is just beginning to pick up steam.

December 9, 2009 | Los Angeles Times

Green businesses are blooming in California, creating jobs at a faster pace than the broader economy, a new study has found.

December 10, 2009 | Tampa Bay Business Journal

TechAmerica, representing member companies of the U.S. technology industry, applauded The Tax Extenders Act of 2009 — because it extends the current research and development tax credit for another year. The same sentiments were not shared by the NVCA, which represents more than 400 venture capital firms in the country, calling the bill a penalty for “job creators” to help pay for year-end tax extensions.

December 11, 2009 | National Journal

At the end of next week, governments attending the Copenhagen climate conference will say they succeeded. Bold agreements to limit greenhouse gases will be announced. Politicians will get their pictures taken. Then the politicians will come home and nothing will be any different.