Posts tagged energy news
200,000 Homes Weatherized By Recovery Act Funding
Aug 27th
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.
Ambit Energy Tops Inc Magazine’s List Of The 500 Fastest Growing Companies
Aug 26th
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.
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay Building Awarded Georgia’s First LEED Gold Certificate
Aug 25th
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.
Finland Wants To Build World’s First Green Highway
Aug 24th
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.
Additional $120 Million Goes To DOE Weatherization Assistance Program
Aug 23rd
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.
Pennsylvania Might Deregulate, Customers Switch Based On Price
Aug 19th
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?
Secretary Chu Unveils The Most Powerful X-Ray Laser
Aug 18th
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.
Direct Energy Enters The Maryland Electricity Market
Aug 17th
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.
The Obamas Vacation On The Beaches In The Gulf
Aug 16th
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.
EIA Reports Higher Energy Consumption In April & May
Aug 13th
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.

