Posts Tagged ‘energy legislation’

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Power-Saver Loans Available for Energy Upgrades

Posted on April 22nd, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The DOE and HUD have teamed up to provide loans to families who wish to make energy efficient improvements to their homes. Also, a new online competition launches that uses competition to encourage energy conservation. And New Mexico hydropower project the first to receive ARRA funding.

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Japan Raises Fukushima Nuclear Plant Threat To “Chernobyl” Level

Posted on April 12th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Japan's nuclear power plant crisis now at level of Chernobyl, UNT is installing three wind turbines on the site of its new football stadium. Also, a giant solar power plant is underway in the Mojave Desert. And advocates of clean fuel argue Congressional bills ignore everything but natural gas.

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State Energy Policy Passing Faster Than Federal Legislation

Posted on July 5th, 2010 by Ben Lack

Marilyn Brown, Energy Policy Professor at Georgia Tech, compares the progress of federal and state energy incentives and regulations and provides a road map for[...]

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Obama Pushing For The Passing Of Energy And Climate Legislation This Year

Posted on July 1st, 2010 by Ben Lack

President Obama hosted a bipartisan group of Senators to discuss energy legislation, the Energy Information Administration reports that US consumption outpaced US production in 2008[...]

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Building Performance Institute Supports Home Star Bill

Posted on May 26th, 2010 by Ben Lack

Larry Zarker joined BPI in 2005 and now holds the position of Chief Executive Officer. Larry previously had his own firm, MarketEdge Consulting. He focused[...]

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The World Bank Energy Efficiency Plans In Developing Countries

Posted on May 21st, 2010 by Ben Lack

Energy efficiency is on the top of many people’s minds at The World Bank. 86% of all future energy needed will be coming from developing[...]

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Chile Becoming An Energy Efficiency Leader in South America

Posted on May 20th, 2010 by Ben Lack

Honorable Jimena Bronfman, Vice Minister of Energy for Chile speaks about her administration’s efforts to promoting energy efficiency to her country. Awarded the Alliance to[...]

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Oil Spill Cleanup Taking Place In Gulf Of Mexico, DER 04/26/10

Posted on April 26th, 2010 by Ben Lack

The Daily Energy report for Monday April 26, 2010 discusses the impact of a Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion and the struggles of passing[...]

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Kateri Callahan Interview: Green Jobs & Energy Efficiency

Posted on March 21st, 2010 by Ben Lack

We’ve had the pleasure to speak with Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance To Save Energy. Kateri Callahan brings more than 20 years of experience[...]

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