Lawmakers hopeful Indiana Legislature can pass bill to boost renewable energy adoption. Legislation that could bring more wind turbines and solar power projects to Indiana has a good chance of passing in the upcoming legislative session after failing in the last session's closing hours, two state lawmakers say.

Economy, green energy interest turn auto showrooms into places for skateboards, artwork, yoga. With hard times in the auto industry and car dealerships closing around the country, the gleaming showrooms that once featured next year's models are becoming this year's new store, restaurant, school, day care center or yoga studio.

It is hard to imagine in these heady days as we enter the third decade of the 21st century how grim conditions in Las Vegas were just a decade ago. After a half-century boom, the region found itself in its biggest bust. Sure Las Vegas had seen bad times before, but this downturn seemed to challenge its whole business model. By 2010, almost half the valleyÕs economy was bound up in construction and tourism, which both tanked in the Great Recession of 2008-10. But, it turns out that the shock of this bust turned in to a giant wake-up call. Things had to change, and fortunately they did.

Phil Ruffin

I think that Nevada is going to remain ? Las Vegas is going to remain ? the destination resort of the world. There will be new transportation measures to get people to Las Vegas ? by then weÕll have a high-speed train between Las Vegas and Southern California. I believe there will be very large renewable energy projects in Nevada supplying energy all over the Southwest. We will have by then the water importation done to allow continued growth in Southern Nevada. ThatÕs what I see.

China's national assembly Saturday signalled the country's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by adopting a law supporting its renewable energy industry.

China's national assembly Saturday signalled the country's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by adopting a law supporting its renewable energy industry.

NV Energy deal, legislation in Congress could help state develop solar power. Nevada has a burgeoning renewable energy industry, and state leaders should be doing all they can to encourage it.

The renewable energy industry boom is expected to create much-needed jobs for electricians and construction workers in Nevada.

Chinese company gains control of Hawaii-based solar panel material supplier Hoku Scientific. A Chinese company is now the majority owner of a Hawaii-based supplier of silicon for solar panels.

Johnson & Johnson spent nearly $1.7 million lobbying government in 3rd quarter. Johnson & Johnson, which makes health products from Band-Aids to biologic drugs, spent nearly $1.7 million in the third quarter lobbying on the health care overhaul and multiple bills that could boost its sales or lower taxes, according to a recent disclosure form.

Gold assays were a nice stocking stuffer for some shareholders Wednesday, while a sweetened bid boosted a small miner. . Stockhouse Canadian Small and Micro-cap Stock Report for Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Higher income and consumer spending data spurred buying in New York, while Toronto?s main index rallied on higher commodities and a report showing expanding economic growth. . Today on Stockhouse

No sign yet of commercial biofuels investment that Tennessee governor has described as 'major'. Gov. Phil Bredesen's timetable is about to run out for what he has billed as a "major" commercial investment related to Tennessee's biofuels program.

City of Ames and Iowa State University to buy wind-generated electricity. The city of Ames and Iowa State University will soon buy wind-generated electricity from a farm near Zearing.

New solar arrays will help Xcel meet renewable energy standards. North America's largest solar energy services provider and a Western utility are planning to install five photovoltaic solar facilities in southeastern New Mexico.

Conservancy to preserve 1,300 acres from south Texas rancher as habitat for endangered cat. Few things would venture into the dense thorny scrub favored by the endangered ocelot. But with little of south Texas considered suitable habitat for the remaining 50 or fewer rare cats, the ocelots remain vulnerable.

PRC: Renewable energy developers can make power purchase deals with New Mexico customers. New Mexico regulators have issued an order that clears the way for customers to take advantage of third-party power purchase agreements with renewable energy developers, potentially opening the door for more investment in solar systems.

A primer for alternative energy investors who want to learn more about wind . An introduction to the investment potential of wind energy Wind, like solar, has the potential to produce a multiple of the world?s total energy needs. Wind power facilities are being built at a rapid pace in many parts of the world, making wind one of the fastest growing alternative energy sources.

Taiwan has unveiled what it calls Asia's biggest solar power plant as the island, which imports almost all its energy, seeks to tap into clean renewable resources, the government said Wednesday.