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SAN FRANCISCO, July 9 (Reuters) – The future of solar energy may be small — small scale, that is.

The climate change and energy policy bill winding its way through the U.S. Congress shows a new federal eagerness to build a renewable energy future, but what specifically to build where is still up for debate.

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Compared to heady growth in recycling figures from 2004 to 2006, IBM’s more recent performance on using recycled plastics has dropped slightly, with the percentage of locations meeting recycling goals dropping precipitously. However, the company’s commitment to renewable energy continues to inch upwards.

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis last week announced 17 grants, totaling more than $7.5 million dollars, to provide approximately 3,000 veterans with green job training.

Fields of employment include energy efficiency and renewable energy, modern electric-power development and clean vehicles.

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Seeking to reduce the significant delays wind projects in Massachusetts are facing from permitting appeals, legislation is pending in Massachusetts to reform the permitting process for inland wind power projects. This legislation is intended to support the Patrick Administration’s objective of 2000 MWs of installed wind power by 2020.

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Please check out www.regainparadise.org to see introductory learning material on Carbon Markets, Wind and Solar energy.

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ARRA added two new and significant provisions relating to renewable energy facilities that involve the federal PTC and ITC. This Alert reviews the IRS\’s recently issued Notice 2009-52, which establishes the procedure taxpayers must follow to elect the ITC in place of the PTC.

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