Renewable energy tax proposed
Nevada Appeal, April 3, 2009 (AP) — Insisting that power customers benefit from Nevada’s nascent renewable energy industry, Assembly Democrats want to tax solar, wind and other clean energy produced in the state ... fund a renewable energy commission, energy efficiency rebates and a program to help Nevada customers [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 16:02:18
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The U.S. Chamber of Chicken Littles
Over the last several months, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been holding "State Climate Dialogues" out in the states, ostensibly to " ... of the Utilities Program at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, says: "The claim ... . We know from proven experience that we can save electricity through energy efficiency programs at one-third [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 15:39:34
Two Delaware Programs Included in Harvard Top 50 Innovation List
Two Programs from Delaware — the City of Wilmington’s Instant Ticketing Program and the State of Delaware’s K-5 Early Intervention Program — have ... Utility District, brings affordable, renewable energy in the form of wind, biomass, and captured ... and transparency of District of Columbia government data by providing a centralized access point [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 02:12:12
Miltary grade 100 Kilowatt Solid-State Laser produced
Star Wars-style laser weapons have taken another step closer to reality with Northrop Grumman reporting that it has produced a 105 kilowatt (kW) ... 3 of the U.S. military's Joint High Power Solid State Laser ( JHPSSL ) program. At this energy level such a "weapons ... anytime soon... Related Articles: Northrop Grumman delivers compact high-energy l [more...]
Date: 2009-03-23 11:24:12
Tree Planting on BCC Campus Will Help Improve Air Quality and Temperature
Bronx, NY - As part of a long-term New York City and New York State partnership, Bronx Community College President Carolyn G ... Hall. They were joined by officials from the New York State Energy Research and Development ... Department’s Ornamental Horticulture Program, which focuses on training students in a solid background [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 20:27:59
Schalmont School District Budget Info.
In December of 2008, Gov. Patterson issued his 2009-2010 executive budget proposal before the New York State Legislature ... a comprehensive energy conservation and management program. Reviewed bus routes for efficiency ... : Schalmont High School’s Project Lead the Way pre-engineering program (4 th year) Schalmont [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 02:45:25
Empire State Building Begins Huge Energy Efficiency Retrofit
Officials at New York’s Empire State Building today unveiled a new process for analyzing and retrofitting existing structures for environmental sustainability. As central elements of the $500 million upgrade program presently underway at the world’s most famous office building, the program is expected to reduce energy consumption [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 17:30:19
Empire State Building Begins Huge Energy Efficiency Retrofit
Officials at New York’s Empire State Building today unveiled a new process for analyzing and retrofitting existing structures for environmental sustainability. As central elements of the $500 million upgrade program presently underway at the world’s most famous office building, the program is expected to reduce energy consumption [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 05:20:01
Empire State Building Begins Huge Energy Efficiency Retrofit
Officials at New York’s Empire State Building today unveiled a new process for analyzing and retrofitting existing structures for environmental sustainability. As central elements of the $500 million upgrade program presently underway at New York City’s tallest building, the program is expected to reduce energy consumption by up to 38 [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 05:41:15
Bill Would Create New State Department of Energy
As a result of the weekend meeting, the Energy Committee today (Monday) introduced a bill that would create a new cabinet level Department of Energy. Committee Co-chair Charisse Millett said the goal is to streamline energy programs by putting them all in one place. Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau Download Audio (MP3) [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 20:37:53
Will Recovery Money Come Quickly?
It appears that weatherization money will come only in dribs and drabs, casting into doubt any plans to raid the energy program for state budget purposes. [more...]
Date: 2009-03-29 21:42:08
An Environmental Brain Drain to D.C.
Google MapsFor environmental talent, all roads lead to Washington.During the Bush administration, environmentalists wandered in the wilderness ... , Energy and Pollution Program at the World Resources Institute, has been tapped to become the State ... of the Alliance for Climate Protection, is moving to the Department of Energy to become assistant secretary [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 12:01:57
MSU-N awarded $1M for bio-energy program - Havre Daily News
Gov. Brian Schweitzer and state Department of Commerce Director Tony Preite were scheduled to be in Havre this morning to announce a nearly $1 ... posts:Boyne Mountain goes green - Petoskey News-ReviewJudson awarded Gold LEED for Weber Center - Courier NewsGlobal ... Related posts: Boyne Mountain goes green - Petoskey News-Review Judson [more...]
Date: 2009-03-14 10:00:04
Environmental Studies Enrollment Soars
The Evergreen State CollegeA student in an undergraduate environmental studies program at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash ... over the past 2-3 years, but where we have really increased are the environmental science courses ... . studies lichen ferns.With his emphasis on renewable energy and green jobs, President Barack [more...]
Date: 2009-02-24 23:01:28
Asbestos Real Estate Danger –Safe Removal & Healthy Options By Joe Lederman
Buying a home is a rewarding experience, often afforded as a result of years of hard work ... products can cut energy costs. Cellulose, cotton Fiber and lcynene are all green options ... Nations Environmental Program states that usage of recycled materials such as green insulation [more...]
Date: 2009-03-18 19:19:56
McDonnell announces new initiative at kickoff: "GREEN JOBZ"
Posted by MAXIMUSInteresting news from Bob McDonnell at today's kickoff about energy ... . We will establish “Green JOBZ” tax free zones to incentivize renewable energy technologies ... "Green JOBZ" program aimed at attracting investments in projects that further the state's renewable [more...]
Date: 2009-03-29 01:39:00
Stimulus plan energy funding for NJ, NY, PA, DE
The author of the guest article below is Lawrence Cohen , a director at Gibbons P.C ... Act Energy Funding - Information Sources and Selected State Developments Announcements regarding ... pronouncements and guidance on potential alternative energy/sustainable development programs, whether [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 11:38:00
Using the Sun for Power - How It Works
With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular ... energy. The arrays are made up of small squares called photovoltaic cells. A collection of these cells ... . The technology behind solar systems is known as photovoltaic technology. Essentially, this [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 06:34:29
Using the Sun for Power - How It Works
With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular ... energy. The arrays are made up of small squares called photovoltaic cells. A collection of these cells ... . The technology behind solar systems is known as photovoltaic technology. Essentially, this [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 06:34:29
New programs make solar a good investment
By Bill McCamley and Mark Westbrock “To truly transform our economy, protect our security and save our planet from the ravages of climate change, we need to ultimately make clean, renewable energy the profitable kind of energy.” - President Barack Obama Communities in the State of New Mexico receive more direct sunlight every year than [more...]
Date: 2009-03-26 16:00:00
Empire State Bulding goes Green?
Officials at New York’s Empire State Building today unveiled a new process for analyzing and retrofitting existing structures for environmental sustainability. As central elements of the $500 million upgrade program presently underway at the world’s most famous office building, the program is expected to reduce energy consumption [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 11:27:20
Economic Development Links
Selling St. Louis to New Yorkers Does Cleveland+ do this? Young workers get job boost Minnesota is a leading state in summer youth work programs ... at work readiness certificates; Georgia has been a leader; Creating An Economy Based on New Energy [more...]
Date: 2009-04-04 14:34:53
More stimulus funds released for energy and transportation projects
At a White House meeting with state officials responsible for stimulus programs, ... . The vice president said, "This funding will go to weatherizations of homes for insulation, ceiling [more...]
Date: 2009-03-12 17:57:17
WRI’s Pershing named deputy climate negotiator for Clinton
Dr. Jonathan Pershing became the new Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change under U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton yesterday ... (WRI), Pershing has been director of the Climate and Energy Program since 2003: (more…) [more...]
Date: 2009-03-24 12:03:15
16 Colorful C.N720D Hurricane octave only 399 listed
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Date: 2009-04-07 07:05:00
Benefits Are Many For Shorter Food Chain
Food News And it wouldn’t be until later that evening, ... -to-school program and a brilliant lecture by writer Dan Imnoff on the state of the U.S. food system ... s effect on energy, health care and climate change.” [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 00:31:43
More states want solar power to be option on new homes
USA Today: A growing number of states are moving to require home builders to offer solar electricity and hot-water systems in new homes, ... program manager for Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter’s Energy … solar power homes | North America | United [more...]
Date: 2009-04-06 19:00:00
Even The EU Wouldn’t Take Us … Is This The End Of America?
Financial Post : U.S. law-making is riddled with slapdash, ... States is cracking jokes on late night comedy shows, his energy minister is threatening a trade war over carbon emissions, his treasury secretary is dithering over a banking reform program amid rising [more...]
Date: 2009-03-26 11:55:02
Texas State Senator Proposes $4,000 State Subsidy for PHEV Buyers
Houston Chronicle . Texas state Senator Kip Averitt, R-Waco has filed an omnibus clean-air and energy bill that would give a $4, ... from the Texas Emission Reduction Program, which is funded by vehicle title transfer fees and currently [more...]
Date: 2009-02-17 11:22:00
Earmarks: One of These Things Is Not Like The Others
We all know what earmarks are: federal funds which are designated not for federal government operations, but for state projects ... systems for area law enforcement agencies and $100,000 for outreach programs at the Cleveland Avenue YMCA ... disasters, and $2 million for the University of Alabama and the Institute of Sustainable Energy [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 14:07:48
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