Searchlight, NV might soon have more solar panels per square mile than people, thanks to a long-term PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) between American Capital Energy and NV Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NVE). The power will be produced by a 20-MW solar PV plant being constructed near the town of Searchlight, NV. Southern Nevada’s existing solar array at Nellis Air Force Base is currently the largest operating solar PV plant in the United States.

Now more than ever, financing options are becoming a HUGE factor in the equipment acquisition process. Salesmen of heavy equipment/capital equipment will tell you time and time again, the ability to control the financing process allows them to close more deals. In this economy, many companies simply cannot handle the burden of paying cash for new equipment purchases, even if the purchase is necessary. Small businesses all across the US and Canada are delaying equipment acquisitions until the economy turns around, even if the upgrade/purchase is well past due. As an equipment/technology vendor, the ability to offer comprehensive equipment leasing and financing options is a must, and the ability to control the financing process can be just as important…

A group of world business leaders issued a clear call for change this Tuesday, issuing “The Copenhagen Call,” a demand for a global climate treaty. This came after Al Gore, on Sunday, called on attendees to pressure governments around the world to cut greenhouse gas emissions.”The clock is ticking…” Gore Said. “We have to do it this year. Not next year. This year… because Mother Nature does not do bailouts.”"The Copenhagen Call” encourages businesses around the world to adopt a treaty which will help reach GHG reduction targets in 2020 and 2050, and cut global emissions by at least 50% by 2050…