Energy Conversion Devices Announces Manufacturing Capacity Realignment

According to the press release, “Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq:ENER), the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced that it is realigning solar manufacturing capacity in its United Solar business among its existing facilities as part of its overall cost reduction activities. Effective [...]

ICE cuts staff at Chicago Climate Exchange: sources

According to Reuters, “Market operator Intercontinental Exchange Inc. is laying off staff at newly acquired U.S. environmental bourse the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), industry sources told Reuters, citing a lack of U.S. action on climate change. They said the first round of layoffs began on July 23 and, although the total number of jobs to [...]

US Department of Labor announces $100 million in green jobs training grants through Recovery Act

LINK to all GRANT RECIPIENTS: ETP_SGA_Award_Summaries_120409 According to the Press Release, “Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced nearly $100 million in green jobs training grants, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The grants will support job training programs to help dislocated workers and others, including veterans, [...]

Green Jobs: Opportunity for Latinos

According to Poder 360, “Investment in clean energy has clear benefits. Clean energy technologies reduce pollution, help the U.S. become more energy independent, and provide sustainable fuel sources. But there is an important and often overlooked benefit to investing in clean energy for low-income workers in general, and Hispanics in particular: the clean-energy sector could [...]