Posts Tagged ‘energy tax credits’

Even With Millions in Tax Credits, Wind Energy Farms Are Not Hiring

Friday, February 5th, 2010

WASHINGTON — Despite the Obama administration’s efforts to create jobs making wind turbines in America, some companies say that sluggish demand for wind energy is holding them back.

The U.S. installed more wind power last year — 9,900 megawatts, or enough to power 2.4 million homes — than in any other year.

The growth in wind farm installations in the U.S. was a product of federal (more…)

Renewable Energy Expansion Act Would Allow Tax Credits

Friday, February 5th, 2010

The Renewable Energy Expansion Act would allow businesses and others who are awarded energy tax credits under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to choose between receiving the credit or receiving a cash grant, depending on what their needs are.

The ARRA included $13 billion to extend tax credits for renewable energy (more…)