BERKELEY, CA-The ambitious solar deployment, performed in conjunction with various energy efficiency projects was commissioned to help Alameda County achieve its goals of reducing and stabilizing future energy costs.

HOUSTON-Reports are due into FEMA today, but it's looking like original damage calculations had been off by $1 billion. Houston alone has incurred $979.5 million in damages to more than 1,518 commercial properties from Tropical Storm Allison.

PORTLAND-With the help of two New York-based investment banking firms--Castle Harlan Inc. and Bruckman, Rosser, Sherrill and Co. Inc.--the longtime duo paid $123.5 million for the McCormick & Schmick restaurant chain, which has more than doubled in size.

CHICAGO-The original headquarters for retail giant Sears, Roebuck & Co. will be sold June 27 as part of a US Bankruptcy Court proceeding. The package includes four buildings plus a parking garage.