UNC and Duke Energy move forward with offshore wind despite critics

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/unc-and-duke-energy-build-offshore-wind-turbines-despite-states-plan-to-ban-them.php

Dept Energy announces $3.4B in smart grid grants

http://green.venturebeat.com/2009/10/26/dept-of-energy-to-announce-3-4b-in-smart-grid-grants-tomorrow/