November 5th, 2009 / 0 Comments
As many folks don’t know, there are two clean energy bills being discussed in DC as speak. The Health Care reform has dominated the press but these bills could have a similar or greater impact on our country.
The first bill, HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, also known as the Waxman-Markey Bill, passed the House in June 219-212. This bill aims to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in the United States by 17 percent by the year 2020 (using 2005 levels).
A second bill that also is receiving criticism is Senate Bill (S) 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, also known as the Boxer-Kerry Bill.
Both bills, summarized on the Web site GovTrack.us, plan to “create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.”
Alternative-energy sources like wind, solar energy and biomass will receive funding and a focus in the bill.
Renewable sources, such as biomass — waste products including straw, dead trees, tree branches, and animal waste that can be converted into fuel, electricity, and heat — have the potential to lessen America’s dependence on oil and gas.
Posted by Courtland Weisleder in Climate, Commercial, Investment Banking, Research, Residential
October 20th, 2009 / 0 Comments
The energy efficiency and clean technology snowball is swiftly gaining speed in Southern California and nationwide with the help of many particularly the DOE. After attending a recent Clean Tech San Diego event, the speaker shared with us a bar graph. The title of the bar graph was “Clean Tech Stimulus from the DOE”. It showed 4 bars focusing on the dates 2009-2012. In 2009, it is expected that the DOE is awarding $29 billion in clean stimulus funds which represents only 15% of the total amount. In 2010 and 2011, there is expected to be over $140 billion allocated and awarded nationwide under the clean tech umbrella. Over that two year period, we will see close to 5 times the amount which was allocated in 2009. I believe that we are still in the spring training of the clean tech revolution as we determine which renewable energy sources have a realistic chance to become cost effective and scalable. Buckle up- we’re in for fun ride over the next decade!
Posted by Courtland Weisleder in Climate, Commercial, Investment Banking, Research, Residential
September 11th, 2009 / 4 Comments
We had our grand opening/ribbon cutting event last night and it was a huge success! We also hosted the Green Drinks event and some 200+ people showed up. Thanks to everyone who came and we hope you’ll join us for future events.
Our President Courtland Weisleder Cutting the Ribbon
Greener Dawn Ribbon Cutting and Green Drinks
Posted by Fan Ding in Climate, Commercial, Investment Banking, Research, Residential
