photo via flickr Is it worthwhile to correct the record when it comes to Glenn Beck? The self-described "rodeo clown" has made a habit of saying outrageous comments to get media attention and properly enrage his audience, but words have consequences, of course, so despite his cynical plays it's still necessary to correct his wild pronouncements. Beck's latest misstatement involves the Navy's actions in the BP Deepwater disaster. Beck claims they haven't been brought in, but naturally the truth is the exact opposite. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

County to ask for compensation policy for renewable energy projects Desert Dispatch This followed the Board's February decision to intervene in BrightSource Energy's Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating facility near the Nevada border The ...

Solar Thermal Energy (STE) Project Manager Environmental Expert (press release) They are now looking for a senior solar thermal energy (STE) project manager to join their team in the UAE. Responsibilities:- · Screening of senior solar ...

A good energy strategy doesn't fit in a slogan Washington Post That's because green energy is starting from such a low base. Wind power, solar power and biofuel, the three most highly touted new technologies, ...

First Solar Buys NextLight Renewable Power techrockies.com Tempe, Arizona-based First Solar said Monday that it has acquired NextLight Renewable Power, a solar development firm owned by private equity firm Energy ... and more »

Second batch of HDB blocks to tap solar power AsiaOne Yesterday, HDB awarded the $2.3 million contract to manufacture and install the solar panels in the 150 blocks to Norwegian solar-energy company Renewable ... and more »

Almond Sheller Goes Solar KHSL Cabral says going solar is a trend he sees growing in the agricultural industry. "Alternative energy, it has to come, and I think farmers want to be on the ... and more »

UPDATE: It still flows. See below. This news still needs to be confirmed, but it is being reported by PBS' News Hour that the new containment cap may have worked and the flow of oil info the Gulf of Mexico has been successfully stopped....Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Sen. Mary Landrieu complains of mixed messages on role of presidential oil ... NOLA.com Christopher Faust, who is pushing alternative energy through his company NOLA Solar in New Orleans, said Landrieu's complaints about coastal erosion should ... and more »

Solar PPA Sales Environmental Expert (press release) My client is a renewable energy company that develops and operates multiple energy stations nationwide. They are currently looking to take on a dynamic and ...