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New microbes discovered from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, how much money could HUD save if they became more energy efficient and the impact of the administration’s weatherization programs. The giant underwater oil plume that’s still located in the Gulf of Mexico is degrading faster than scientists expect from a previously unknown microbe. Lawrence
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How much renewable energy is the US consuming? Which oil company is working to improve their back office, who’s #1 on Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing company list, and Utility Integration Solutions adds a Kennedy to its board of directors. A new report by the Energy Information Administration shows that 7% of all energy consumed in
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The first LEED for Existing Buildings Gold Certification is awarded in Georgia, which REP has the best customer service in Texas, which company is moving away from coal-fired power plants, and a new Energy Innovation Hub to be built at Penn State. PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay facility in Perry, Georgia has become the first building to be awarded
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The world’s first green highway to be located in Finland, the largest decommissioning project of a nuclear power plant begins, and AT&T signs a power purchase agreement with SunEdison. Finland, has decided that they would like to become the first country to build a “green highway”. The proposal would offer electric charging stations and biofuel
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Weatherization programs get a big financial boost, is aggregation solar power purchases realistic, and your business can win $10,000 for becoming more energy efficient. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has awarded 120 organizations across the country almost $120 million to further implement the Department’s Weatherization Assistance Program. The new money will provide effective weatherization organizations
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No timetable set for finishing the Gulf relief well, is the state of Pennsylvania going to deregulate its energy industry, and what makes a residential electricity customer from Texas happy? Ret. Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen has yet to instruct BP to complete the final steps for plugging their blown out well for good. Currently
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The world’s first and most powerful x-ray laser introduced, how much oil is still polluting the Gulf of Mexico, and the Zero Race begins in Geneva. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday participated in a dedication for the launch of the world’s first and most powerful X-ray laser. Called the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS),
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Baltimore Gas & Electric keeps $200 million award from DOE to build a smart grid project, a new free commercial energy assessment available online, and Direct Energy to begin to sell electricity to homes and businesses in Maryland. Baltimore Gas and Electric Company has received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to begin the
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The Obamas vacation on beaches in the Gulf, construction on the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere begins, and bulbs.com redesigns their website. The Obama Family this weekend vacationed to the Panama City beaches to encourage tourists that the Gulf Coast beaches are safe. President Obama and the First Lady also met with local
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BP pays $50 million fine to OSHA for the 2005 deadly Texas City Refinery explosion, new data released by the EIA that shows energy consumption levels increasing over time, and the Asian Development Bank allocating another $1 billion for renewable energy investments. BP and US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have agreed to resolve
about 6 months ago
I’ve been following the news since it broke out and it’s nice to know that only a few people were hurt. It’s unfortunate that 5 people died but it could be worse considering the magnitude of the explosion.
about 4 months ago
Toyota Owner Manualshas a virtually endless list of manufacturers, models and vintages that is so comprehensive that you will find yourself trying to catch it out by looking for your old cars on there as well as downloading the guide for your current one. With this information to hand, all you need to concern yourself with is downloading the correct manual and keeping the information close to hand for the hopefully rare occasions when a fault occurs.