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Solar Energy in New York Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:48PMA reader responds to an article about how companies have found ways to bypass the earmarks ban.
Nuclear Energy: The Safety Issues Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:47PMReaders respond to a column about the U.S. plans to develop new nuclear power plants and the safety issues.
Energy Subsidies — Good and Bad Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:47PMCongress should renew tax subsidies for wind, solar and geothermal energy, but end tax breaks for corn ethanol.
Verbal Ink Offsets Annual Electricity Usage with Wind Energy Credits Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:30PMVerbalInk.com, one of the leading providers of transcription services in the industry, announced today that it will offset its electricity usage annually from 2009 onward, starting with a recent purchase of wind-generated renewable energy credits from Renewable Choice Energy equaling 100 percent of the company's 58 thousand kilowatt hours of electricity usage last year.
Most Chicago-area residents living 'greener' Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMTribune/WGN poll: 77 percent said they made changes to their daily routines to be more 'environmentally conscious' From his bucolic farm on the south side of Naperville, Steve Tiwald can see the imprint of the country's "green movement" on the faces of eager patrons as they arrive each week to collect their boxes of tomatoes, spinach and summer squash.
Most here living 'greener' Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:31PMTribune/WGN poll: 77 percent said they made changes to their daily routines to be more 'environmentally conscious' A Tribune/WGN poll shows three-quarters of residents across the city and suburbs have taken steps in the past five years to become more green.
Alaska and climate Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:41PMGuest op-ed by Roman Dial Unique among the United States, Alaska enjoys easy access to 21st century technology, fiscal benefits of a 20th century economy, and—until recently—the purity of 19th century nature: clean, intact, and healthy. While wireless, satellite phone and GPS coverage spread, oil and fish supplies decrease, and the wild nature we have taken for granted is changing. Like many ...
Faceoff - Itâll be an uphill climb for whichever Democrat wins the gubernatorial primary, but Ethan Berkowitz and ... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:40PMThe polls say it’s not going to happen, but both state Senator Hollis French and former House Minority Leader Ethan Berkowitz are campaigning hard to upset the Republicans hold on the state’s executive branch. First, though, that contender must be decided in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
There will be mud - Two formidable candidates line up against Governor Parnell in the Republican primary Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:39PMIt’s inevitable in a contested primary with an incumbent running that the incumbent—in this case Governor Sean Parnell—will be a virtual dartboard for his competitors.
Law offers tax lures for eco-park Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:15PMNew state legislation — designed specifically with Camden’s Eco-Industrial Park in mind — offers incentives to businesses choosing to locate in ecologically friendly industrial parks.
Leming unveils economic plan while on campaign Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:42PMDemocratic congressional candidate Ben Leming is is visiting eight counties across the 6th District this week and will be speaking on how his plan will aid in the economic development of America.
Greens sense history in the making in Queensland Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:53PMBob Brown yesterday hammered the point that the two major parties did not want him at last night's leaders' debate.
EPA backs more ethanol, biodiesel Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:30AMKarl Brooks is U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 Administrator. He supervises operations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine Tribal Nations.
Reinstate biodiesel tax incentive Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:29AMMonte Shaw is executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Irecently spent two days in Washington, D.C., meeting with elected officials on behalf of hundreds of unemployed Iowa biodiesel workers in an attempt to spur Congress to action.
Greens target Qld votes Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:04AMThe Greens are targeting Qld votes saying they are the only party with a credible climate change plan.
Sacked workers to open new wind turbine factory Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:41AMWorkers who lost their jobs when an Isle of Wight wind turbine factory closed down plan to open their own turbine plant on the same industrial estate as the former business.
State to give Lufkin $750,000 to benefit Aspen Power biomass plant Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:33AMAUSTIN — The Texas Department of Agriculture today announced it has awarded $750,000 to the city of Lufkin for road, parking, engineering and administrative services to benefit Aspen Power, LLC an
Why CEOs Are Never Happy Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:44AMAfter an eight-year slumber, the Environmental Protection Agency is issuing regulations again. Two years after an appalling financial debacle, Congress is finally moving to regulate Wall Street. But to hear our nation’s commercial chieftains tell it, it’s enough to plunge us back into recession.
Cascade Engineering to Expand Renewable Energy Division Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:20AMCompany to invest $2.8 million; add 183 jobs in West Michigan.
Cascade Engineering expands, adds jobs Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:41AMOver the next year, Cascade Engineering will create up to 24 new jobs by expanding its renewable energy division, a move that will lead to 183 jobs over five years.
Governor Rendell: Federal Recovery Investments Continue to Help Stabilize Economy in Second Quarter; Citizens' Update ... Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:00PMMore than $10 Billion Invested Through State to Create Jobs, Cut Taxes
Ag Notes: Nebraska Renewable Energy Fair Set For July 23, 24 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:41PMLYONS, Neb.— Over 500 attendees are expected to participate in Nebraska's Renewable Energy Fair. The event will be held July 23 and 24 in Lyons, Neb.
Is That J.R. Ewing Pushing Solar Energy? Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 7:37PMLarry Hagman, now 78, reprises his role as the shifty J. R. Ewing in an ad for SolarWorld, a German maker of photovoltaic modules.
PSE&G to install solar energy units in several local towns Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:53PMAs part of its “Solar 4 All” program, PSE&G will be installing more than 200,000 pole-attached solar energy units in its service territory. The solar panels will be installed in New Jersey’s six largest cities and in approximately 300 rural and suburban communities. read more
Democrats in Congress gain victories but not acclaim Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:18AMDemocrats have pulled off one of the most productive sessions of Congress in decades but have yet to win much in the way of approval — even from voters in their party.
Solar energy takes off in U.S. as cost declines Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:11AMAt a former industrial site on Chicago’s South Side, more than 32,000 solar panels slowly tilt every few minutes, following the sun as it moves across the sky.
The Importance of Doing Meaningful Work Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:06AMBusiness students often see little overlap between the jobs they plan to do and those they consider most socially responsible or would most enjoy.
Obama commits nearly $2B to solar companies Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 9:12AMWASHINGTON—President Barack Obama, under pressure to spur job growth, said on Saturday two solar energy companies will get nearly $2 billion in US loan guarantees to create as many as 5,000 green jobs.
$20 million at stake in ISU research grant proposal Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 5:35AMIowa State University’s 2009 bid for $20 million in federal science research funding was good enough to win preliminary approval from the National Science Foundation.
Laid-off workers pick up hot skills Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:50AMThanks to federal stimulus funds, enrollment in government retraining programs has surged as laid-off workers in shrinking industries shift to careers in hot, emerging fields, such as health care, computer technology, transportation and, to a lesser degree, renewable energy.
Lenders threaten to derail green-energy financing Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:49AMA pioneering green-energy financing program designed to help property owners pay for energy-efficiency upgrades to their homes has been stopped in its tracks by push-back from the nation's leading mortgage lenders.
Kathleen Rogers: Green jobs provide path to competitiveness Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:37AMWhen President Obama spoke to the nation about the Gulf Coast oil spill, he gave us needed straight talk for holding BP accountable and helping those affected by the spill. But when it came down to talking about clean energy, he disappointed. This was his moment to say America needs a new investment in renewable energy and that it’s time to end America’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Quality Jobs Act promotes growth, knowledge-based work Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:35AMDear Action Line: I saw something in the paper mentioning 'Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Program.' What is this? — T.L., Broken Arrow.
Oh yes, folks, it will be Kevin again in 2010 Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:05AMFORMER prime minister Kevin Rudd zipped off to Washington yesterday after dispelling fears among his constituents that he may not contest the federal election.
Proposal darkens solar's future Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 8:14AMLower guaranteed rates the Ontario Power Authority proposes for some small and residential solar power projects puts new jobs at risk and raises doubts about investing in green energy, industry suppliers say.[...]
As overhead costs shrink, solar becomes newly attractive Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 6:00AMAt a former industrial site on Chicago's South Side, more than 32,000 solar panels slowly tilt every few minutes, following the sun as it moves across the sky.
Construction On Wind-Farm In Martin County Making Headway Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:26PMEfforts to produce more renewable energy in Martin County are becoming a re read more
Solar Millennium project on hold Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:23PMThe proposed Solar Millennium solar-power project near Ridgecrest is on hold for further studies on possible impacts on the Mohave Ground Squirrel.
Renewable Energy Plant First of Its Kind in Nevada Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:07PMA power plant under construction in Goodsprings promises to satisfy America's need for clean energy and create jobs. The project uses a process called recovered energy generation. It is the first plant of its kind in Nevada.
Obama, Reid tout Nevada as leader in renewable energy Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 5:53PMUNLV was the president’s last stop on his two-day visit to Las Vegas. Inside, an upstairs conference room at the university’s Student Union was packed with several hundred guests invited by the White House, Reid’s campaign, and UNLV.
Haridopolos calls Crist's energy plan 'fantasy' Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 5:30PMORLANDO — Forcing Florida to get 20 percent of its energy from solar, biomass and other renewable sources could save jobs when the space shuttle program ends, business and environmental leaders said Thursday at an energy summit.
Tipton County wants to be renewable energy leader Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:51AMCommissioner says new solar-energy company, along with wind farms will establish Tipton County as renewable energy leader. President Obama announced new funding over the weekend for a solar energy company that plans to take over a vacant factory in Tipton, Indiana.
GM adds a Connecticut kick to the electric-car market Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 3:37AMLast week, Chevrolet added Connecticut, along with Texas, New York and New Jersey, to its launch market for its electric car, the Volt. Ed Whitacre, General Motors chairman and CEO, made the announcement. Whitacre said Chevy is expanding the launch in response to intense interest in the Volt from customers across the country.
Economic summit talks base, energy, baseball Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 3:33AMWhat do an air force base, renewable energy and baseball have in common?
Burned by solar Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 3:33AMSAN FRANCISCO - The Obama administration is devoting $150 million in stimulus money for programs that help homeowners install solar panels and other energy improvements, which they pay for over time on their property tax bills.
Mt. View Solar segment featured on BBC newscast Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 11:23PMBERKELEY SPRINGS - The BBC World News America's four-minute segment on solar energy in the southern coal fields of West Virginia was great exposure, but Mike McKechnie feels the producers spent too much time on the problem and not the solution.
Howard: I'd fight as lt.gov. Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 10:56PMBENNINGTON -- Democrat Steven Howard, a candidate for lieutenant governor, said that if he is if elected, he will focus on boosting Vermont's middle-class, which he says has suffered under "eight long years of the Douglas-Dubie administration."
DWP scales back its Owens Lake solar test Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 10:07PMCorrosive soil and wicked winds create unanticipated problems. So does a changing of the guard at the Los Angeles utility. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's ambitious plan to put solar panels on 80 square miles of dry lake bed and flatlands east of the Sierra Nevada range has run into a daunting problem: extremely caustic mud in an area where it hoped to build an 80-acre pilot ...
Bucyrus CEO rushed to save jobs, including his own Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 5:08PMSOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - When the U.S. Export-Import Bank threatened to derail a coal mine project in India, the CEO of South Milwaukee's Bucyrus International Inc. quickly saw the potential loss of up to 1,000 U.S. jobs - including possibly his own.
Shares poised to open lower Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 4:38PMThe Australian sharemarket is likely to open lower today after weak jobs growth in the US cast fresh worries about the strength of the world's largest economy.