Someone pointed out an alternative energy blog at
http://alt-e.blogspot.com
I've also been checking for news at sites such as:
http://www.solarbuzz.com
http://www.seia.org
http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com
http://www.fuelcelltoday.com
http://www.californiasolarcenter.org/solareclips/solareclips.html