U.S. at risk of rare earths supply disruptions

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	In this issue U.S. at risk of rare earths supply disruptions Web-friendly solar installer Sungevity widens net Survey: Consumers warming to efficient lighting Abound Solar nails DOE loan for thin-film factory Soladigm lands cash for energy-saving 'smart glass' U.S. at risk of rare earths supply disruptions The Energy Department issues a report that outlines the risks from being overdependent on China for minerals considered crucial for high-tech products and clean-energy technologies. Read full story  Web-friendly solar installer Sungevity widens net The start-up, which cracked into residential solar with a 24-hour quote based on satellite images, gets $15 million to expand nationwide. Read full story  Survey: Consumers warming to efficient lighting With the 100-watt incandescent bulb set for phasing out in 2012, consumer awareness around more efficient lighting is growing, according to a consumer survey. Read full story  Abound Solar nails DOE loan for thin-film factory Thin-film solar manufacturer finalizes $400 million in loan guarantee and raises $110 million in equity to ramp up solar manufacturing in U.S. Read full story  Soladigm lands cash for energy-saving 'smart glass' Silicon Valley-based Soladigm raises $30 million to make auto-tinting "electrochromic glass" for green buildings. Read full story    About CNET Green Tech Innovation in energy and environmental technologies is long overdue, in business and at home. Green-tech guru Martin LaMonica and other CNET writers serve up fresh clean-tech news and commentary. Find more on the Green Tech Blog. Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Downloads  CNET News  CNET TV  Crave M A R K E T P L A C E Ads By Marchex
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