“We are in reach of our goal of installing 10 gigawatts of solar annually by 2015. solar energy installations are poised to double in 2011 for the second year in a row, but the industry could fall short of its lofty, long-term goals for growth if two key federal programs dry up, officials say. However, that kind of growth could come to an end should two important federal programs stop providing some crucial financing. Their installations doubled in 2010 and have the potential to do the same in 2011.
The solar energy industry has experienced quite the boom recently. Most Americans consider propane as a fuel for a barbecue, not a car, and the industry’s lobbying hasn’t been up to the task of changing that perception. Weidie’s group is trying to change that but has made little headway with consumers and policymakers so far.
We’re here, we’re available.”īut propane autogas - a popular fuel in the rest of the world - has yet to catch on in the United States. Natural gas “is getting all the publicity, and we don’t want to be disadvantaged,” said Stuart Weidie, the leader of the industry group Autogas for America. Pickens’ ability to grab attention for natural gas is much envied by its underdog rival, propane autogas. The flamboyant oil man has invested millions in his push to fuel cars with natural gas and is trailed by cameras and microphones during his frequent visits to Capitol Hill.
Boone Pickens has made himself the face of the natural gas industry. However, there is another fuel used to run cars that is getting a little less airtime in the United States. Americans hear about electricity and natural gas powered vehicles almost everyday.
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