Climate Spies (or Lobbyists): “Britain’s former chief science adviser says the theft of climate e-mails from the University of East Anglia in southern England may have been the work of spies,” or possibly U.S.-based lobbyists. — Associated Press via Washington Post
Incentives Proposed for Small-Scale Solar, Wind: “The U.K. government Monday introduced incentives for small-scale green electricity generation and published its plans to encourage low-carbon heating technologies, as it seeks to boost renewable energy supply to meet European Union 2020 climate change targets.” — Dow Jones Newswires
1BOG, One Year Later: San Francisco startup One Block Off the Grid, or 1BOG, says that it pulled together enough groups of homeowners to have 550 solar systems installed in 2009 (it collects referral fees from installers), and saw a profit. — NYT’s Green Inc.
Inextricable Links: For the first time, the Pentagon’s primary planning document addresses the threat of global warming, noting that “climate change, energy security, and economic stability are inextricably linked.” – The Wonk Room via Grist
Chevy Volt Rollout Plan: Everywhere Simultaneously: General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre says the automaker plans to introduce the upcoming Chevy Volt “everywhere simultaneously,” at low volumes, rather than sequentially state by state. — GM-Volt
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