Next Step Towards a Renewable Energy Future

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), an extensive environmental analysis that identifies proposed "solar energy zones" on public lands in six western states.

The analysis concluded that the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah are the most suitable for environmentally sound, utility-scale solar energy production. The Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement was formulated over the past two years as part of the Obama Administration's attempt to create effective foundations for developing renewable energy in the right way and the right places.

Secretary of the Interior Salazar said, "This proposal lays out the next phase of President Obama's strategy for rapid and responsible development of renewable energy on America's public lands. This analysis will help renewable energy companies and federal agencies focus development on areas of our public lands that are best suited for large-scale solar development. Our early, 'Smart from the Start,' planning will help us site solar projects in the right places, and reduce conflicts and delays at larger stages of the development process."

The "Smart from the Start" also sets standards for the new workers in the solar energy industry. A "smart" way to enter the industry is by receiving a quality solar education and training in solar panel installation. With the vast amount of land that is being allocated to the future of renewable energy, workers need to be prepared beforehand and have received NABCEP certifications in areas such as solar sales, solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, and solar panel installation.

Secretary of Energy Chu said, "Our country has incredible renewable resources, innovative entrepreneurs, a skilled workforce, and manufacturing know-how. It's time to harness these resources and lead in the global clean energy economy. Today's announcement is part of an integrated strategy to cultivate the entire innovation chain to create the jobs of the 21st century economy and to put America on a sustainable energy path."

In order to be a part of the renewable energy industry, workers need to be skilled in solar education. Those wanting to be solar sales professionals or solar PV installers must attend solar certification courses in order to be part of the skilled workforce Secretary Chu mentioned.

The Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) analyzed the environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with solar energy development on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered areas in the west. The Draft Solar PEIS is now available in the Federal Register's Reading Room for a 90-day public comment period.

The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE), a school specializing in solar training to produce a skilled workforce, encourages the public to read the PEIS. The initiatives taken by the federal government necessitates public opinion because utility-scale solar energy production sites will be built on US public lands.

"Public involvement has been a vital component in every step of the BLM's solar energy program," said BLM Director Bob Abbey. "The lessons learned from what we have done so far, plus the public input obtained during this current comment period, will help make all solar development resulting from this process 'Smart from the Start.'"

Under this proposal, the BLM would establish Solar Energy Zones (SEZ's). SEZ's are areas that have been identified as most befitting for development and those that contain the highest solar energy potential and fewest environmental and resource conflicts. Currently the BLM manages 120 million acres of public lands in the six western states identified by the PEIS.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is working for create a clean energy future while reducing green house gases. The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) provides certification courses in Solar Training to make the federal government's goals possible.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), an extensive environmental analysis that identifies proposed "solar energy zones" on public lands in six western states.


The analysis concluded that the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah are the most suitable for environmentally sound, utility-scale solar energy production. The Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement was formulated over the past two years as part of the Obama Administration's attempt to create effective foundations for developing renewable energy in the right way and the right places.

Secretary of the Interior Salazar said, "This proposal lays out the next phase of President Obama's strategy for rapid and responsible development of renewable energy on America's public lands. This analysis will help renewable energy companies and federal agencies focus development on areas of our public lands that are best suited for large-scale solar development. Our early, 'Smart from the Start,' planning will help us site solar projects in the right places, and reduce conflicts and delays at larger stages of the development process."

The "Smart from the Start" also sets standards for the new workers in the solar energy industry. A "smart" way to enter the industry is by receiving a quality solar education and training in solar panel installation. With the vast amount of land that is being allocated to the future of renewable energy, workers need to be prepared beforehand and have received NABCEP certifications in areas such as solar sales, solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, and solar panel installation.

Secretary of Energy Chu said, "Our country has incredible renewable resources, innovative entrepreneurs, a skilled workforce, and manufacturing know-how. It's time to harness these resources and lead in the global clean energy economy. Today's announcement is part of an integrated strategy to cultivate the entire innovation chain to create the jobs of the 21st century economy and to put America on a sustainable energy path."

In order to be a part of the renewable energy industry, workers need to be skilled in solar education. Those wanting to be solar sales professionals or solar PV installers must attend solar certification courses in order to be part of the skilled workforce Secretary Chu mentioned.

The Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) analyzed the environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with solar energy development on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered areas in the west. The Draft Solar PEIS is now available in the Federal Register's Reading Room for a 90-day public comment period.

The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE), a school specializing in solar training to produce a skilled workforce, encourages the public to read the PEIS. The initiatives taken by the federal government necessitates public opinion because utility-scale solar energy production sites will be built on US public lands.

"Public involvement has been a vital component in every step of the BLM's solar energy program," said BLM Director Bob Abbey. "The lessons learned from what we have done so far, plus the public input obtained during this current comment period, will help make all solar development resulting from this process 'Smart from the Start.'"

Under this proposal, the BLM would establish Solar Energy Zones (SEZ's). SEZ's are areas that have been identified as most befitting for development and those that contain the highest solar energy potential and fewest environmental and resource conflicts. Currently the BLM manages 120 million acres of public lands in the six western states identified by the PEIS.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is working for create a clean energy future while reducing green house gases. The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) provides certification courses in Solar Training to make the federal government's goals possible.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), an extensive environmental analysis that identifies proposed "solar energy zones" on public lands in six western states.


The analysis concluded that the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah are the most suitable for environmentally sound, utility-scale solar energy production. The Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement was formulated over the past two years as part of the Obama Administration's attempt to create effective foundations for developing renewable energy in the right way and the right places.

Secretary of the Interior Salazar said, "This proposal lays out the next phase of President Obama's strategy for rapid and responsible development of renewable energy on America's public lands. This analysis will help renewable energy companies and federal agencies focus development on areas of our public lands that are best suited for large-scale solar development. Our early, 'Smart from the Start,' planning will help us site solar projects in the right places, and reduce conflicts and delays at larger stages of the development process."

The "Smart from the Start" also sets standards for the new workers in the solar energy industry. A "smart" way to enter the industry is by receiving a quality solar education and training in solar panel installation. With the vast amount of land that is being allocated to the future of renewable energy, workers need to be prepared beforehand and have received NABCEP certifications in areas such as solar sales, solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, and solar panel installation.

Secretary of Energy Chu said, "Our country has incredible renewable resources, innovative entrepreneurs, a skilled workforce, and manufacturing know-how. It's time to harness these resources and lead in the global clean energy economy. Today's announcement is part of an integrated strategy to cultivate the entire innovation chain to create the jobs of the 21st century economy and to put America on a sustainable energy path."

In order to be a part of the renewable energy industry, workers need to be skilled in solar education. Those wanting to be solar sales professionals or solar PV installers must attend solar certification courses in order to be part of the skilled workforce Secretary Chu mentioned.

The Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) analyzed the environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with solar energy development on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered areas in the west. The Draft Solar PEIS is now available in the Federal Register's Reading Room for a 90-day public comment period.

The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE), a school specializing in solar training to produce a skilled workforce, encourages the public to read the PEIS. The initiatives taken by the federal government necessitates public opinion because utility-scale solar energy production sites will be built on US public lands.

"Public involvement has been a vital component in every step of the BLM's solar energy program," said BLM Director Bob Abbey. "The lessons learned from what we have done so far, plus the public input obtained during this current comment period, will help make all solar development resulting from this process 'Smart from the Start.'"

Under this proposal, the BLM would establish Solar Energy Zones (SEZ's). SEZ's are areas that have been identified as most befitting for development and those that contain the highest solar energy potential and fewest environmental and resource conflicts. Currently the BLM manages 120 million acres of public lands in the six western states identified by the PEIS.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is working for create a clean energy future while reducing green house gases. The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) provides certification courses in Solar Training to make the federal government's goals possible.

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United States Department of Energy Boosts 2011 Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Infrastructure Market With $184 Million Grant

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced on December 16th that the U.S. Department of Energy will start accepting applications up to $184 million to accelerate the development and deployment of new efficient vehicle technologies. Projects will span the broad spectrum of technology approaches, including advanced materials, combustion research, hybrid electric systems, fleet efficiency, and fuels technology. Ultimately, the projects will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, save drivers money, and limit carbon air pollution.

The U.S. remains the largest vehicle market in the world, according to market analyses by energy research firm SBI Energy. Of the 204 million personal vehicles, the average U.S. household owns 1.9 vehicles, which is slightly more than the average number of drivers per household. Most personal vehicles rely on the internal combustion engine and burn gasoline fuel at an average rate of one gallon every 20 miles. Compare that to hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) fuel consumption and it's a completely different picture. SBI Energy estimates that HEVs consume an estimated 6.3 million gallons (in gasoline equivalents) compared to 198 million gallons of compressed natural gas and 138 million gallons of liquefied petroleum gasoline. By 2014, SBI Energy expects electric fuel consumption in the U.S. to grow to nearly 9 million gallons.

According to the SBI Energy report, Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Markets Worldwide, in the six years between 2004 and 2009, the number of HEV available models around the world has tripled to 29 and the number of brands producing hybrids has jumped from six to fourteen. In fact, almost a third of the hybrids being offered in the U.S. have 2010 as their first model year.

Global sales of hybrid electric vehicles rose 33% in 2009 with 700,000 vehicles sold in an unfavorable climate that saw the overall auto market plunge worldwide. SBI Energy calculates that sales of hybrids accounted for 99% of all electric vehicle sales in 2009 worldwide.

"[The DOE] awards will help ensure America leads the world in the development of advanced vehicle technologies that support cost-competitive, convenient, and comfortable fuel-efficient vehicles," said Secretary Chu in the DOE press release. "Investments in the next generation of vehicle technologies are laying the groundwork for a sustainable transportation sector in America that strengthens our economy and improves our economic competitiveness."

According to SBI Energy, future growth of the electric vehicle market on a global scale will depend on three key motivators: government incentives to consumers to purchase fuel efficient vehicles; any increase in the price of crude oil and gas prices at the pumps; and a reduction in the price differential between hybrids and non-hybrids.

"SBI Energy's first EV market study entitled, Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Manufacturing projects North America will hold 20% of the electric vehicle infrastructure manufacturing market by 2014, driven by government incentive programs and the movement toward eco-friendly consumer lifestyles," says Shelley Carr, publisher for SBI Energy. "While government capital is vital, growth also depends heavily on the investment interests of the private sector and the adoption of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by consumers."

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Markets Worldwide and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Manufacturing from SBI Energy provide an integrated, precise view of electric vehicle markets today and into the future.

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Markets Worldwide analyzes the manufacturing and sales of electric based passenger vehicles throughout the world with a particular emphasis on the United States and Japan as the leading markets for electric vehicles. The report also takes a look at technology and innovations related to the HEV, PHEV and BEV markets. For more information: http://www.sbireports.com/Electric-Vehicle-EV-2496608/

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Manufacturing examines the market value of EV infrastructure manufacturing by country, projected deployment of EVs by type, global activities effecting development of EV and profiles of key EV infrastructure manufacturers. For more information: http://www.sbireports.com/Electric-Vehicle-Infrastructure-2441322/

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