California confident of 2013 carbon market launch

California confident of 2013 carbon market launch Speaking at the Navigating the American Carbon World conference in San Francisco, California Air Resources (ARB) Board chair Mary Nichols affirmed that the state is on schedule to launch its economy-wide carbon market...

California power company going solar

California power company going solar Southern California Edison has signed purchase agreements with Silverado Power for 6 megawatts of renewable energy stemming from 3 solar projects. These solar projects will contribute to California’s goal of acquiring 33% of their...

American Carbon Registry opens Sacramento office

American Carbon Registry opens Sacramento office In preparation for California’s 2013 carbon market launch, the American Carbon Registry (ACR) announced plans to open an additional office in the state capital. The ACR is a voluntary carbon offset program that has...

California market demands 200 million carbon offsets

California market demands 200 million carbon offsets California remains on track to launch its carbon market in January 2013 and plans to hold its first allowance auction this November. According to the state’s AB32 climate law, companies regulated under the new...

Ebay installing solar panels in Utah

Ebay installing solar system in Utah Internet giant Ebay announced the installation of its largest renewable energy project to date-a 665 kilowatt solar system located at its Topaz data Center in Utah. The 72,000 square foot installation was engineered by SPG Solar...