News Source Criteria

News stories on this website come from the following sources based on certain criteria:

A state legislature that passes a new law or a governor issues an executive order that deals with renewable energy or energy efficiency
A state agency that issues an important ruling that affects renewable energy or energy efficiency
A state agency that plays an innovative role in its own renewable energy or energy efficiency projects
A press release from a governor or other state government that deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency
A press release from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) about a renewable energy or energy efficiency project
Information about DOE or state dignitaries present at an event
A story published by a news or trade organization about a state renewable energy or energy efficiency project.