Missed warning signs: A Solyndra timeline

By Ronnie Greene

From the start, Energy Department pressed ahead with financial boost to now-failed solar startup.

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… y is part of the unprecedented investment this Administration is making in renewable energy and exactly what the Recovery Act is all about," Vice President Joe Biden …"

Obama administration agreed to Solyndra loan days after insiders foresaw firm's failure

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

White House committed half-billion dollars days after government insiders warned solar firm would 'run out of cash'

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… te, noted the “unprecedented investment this administration is making in renewable energy” and asserted that “we are not only creating jobs today but laying the …"

Spain doles out millions in aid despite fishing company's record

By Kate Willson and Mar Cabra

Company received $12 million in public aid even as it faced more than 40 allegations of illegal fishing

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… dal Armadores, says the company is folding, and he’s devoting himself to renewable energy and fish oil. But fisheries officials in Brussels are not convinced.   …"

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Energy projects lag in stimulus spending

By Gary Cohn

Energy projects not quite the cornerstone of Obama's stimulus as promised

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… t Obama has pledged to transform the nation’s energy policy and has made renewable energy a cornerstone of the $787 billion stimulus package, but so far the money f …"

"… r fellow at the Milken Institute in Santa Monica, Calif., and an expert on renewable energy. He said science and industry have “made tremendous strides” in the te …"

"… and wind energy. “Let’s get those up and running,” Kurtzman said.The renewable energy industry also has suggested that the administration has not moved fast eno …"

"… aid in his remarks. “It’s an investment that will double the amount of renewable energy produced over the next three years.”Obama was introduced at the ceremony …"

Energy-backed firms award bonuses, file bankruptcy

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

The DOE financed green energy companies that later fell into bankruptcy — but not before the firms awarded big executive bonuses

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… project the department said would “ensure the reliable delivery of renewable energy to the electricity grid.” It hopes to build a second plant in Pennsylvan …"

Supreme Court rejects Montana's election spending law

By Paul Abowd and Amy Myers

Citizens United decision has major impact on elections in nearly half of states.

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… st Mike Mann, and another opposing a Colorado law mandating transitions to renewable energy.In 2010, the Montana Commission on Political Practices, the state’s elec …"

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Daily Disclosure: Sierra Club pushes wind industry tax credit

By Rachael Marcus

The Sierra Club is going after Republican congressmen who oppose a tax credit for wind energy.

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… the wind production tax credit. The production tax credit gives owners of renewable energy projects an income tax reduction based on how much electrical output their …"

Solyndra loan guarantee 'a bad bet from the beginning,' GOP report says

By Alice Su

The Department of Energy knew a $535 million loan guarantee to the failed solar-panel maker was risky, a House report says.

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… t and Congress for pending and existing loans.Solyndra, a California-based renewable energy firm and favorite of the Obama White House, received the administrati …"

Daily Disclosure: California contest tops outside spending in House races

By Rachael Marcus

It's pro-energy versus pro-environment in California's 7th District House race.

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… ssues.com.His opponent Bera favors tax credits and increased investment in renewable energy and opposes offshore drilling, according to his website.The Sacramento Bee …"

Daily Disclosure: Koch-funded groups attack Obama for 'war on coal'

By Rachael Marcus

Billionaire-backed nonprofits press defense of coal industry with ads knocking president's policies.

Excerpts from this story referencing "renewable energy":

"… only group to attack Obama’s energy policies, which include investing in renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions, as well as expanding offshore drilling.Amer …"

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