Green Energy Headlines (Aug 2007)

Tesla Battery Pack for Roadster Meets UN Safety Requirements

The primary focus of Tesla Energy Group remains the development and mass production of battery packs for the Tesla Roadster, to be released later this year.

Nearly 500 More Solar Homes Planned For Sacramento Area

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) announced Monday a deal that will bring nearly 500 additional solar-powered homes to the region.

Florida: Low Lake Okeechobee Levels Threaten Farmers

Farmers around Lake Okeechobee will face serious financial difficulties if officials can't figure out a way to get its water level up, state Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson said.

Caribbean governments advised to increase investments in alternative energy sources

Caribbean governments were yesterday advised to invest more in alternative sources of energy to help them endure rising oil prices and slumping export prices for sugar, bananas, and rice.