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The traditional pecking order of Washington’s top trade and business groups has been thrown into disarray by the Obama administration’s far-reaching domestic agenda and its tough tactics against opponents.
Cannon Power Group has received $19.4 million in federal renewable energy grants to spur construction of its 400-megawatt wind farm in Washington state whose energy will be used by California municipalities.
The Diocese of San Jose is embracing a very Silicon Valley way of saving money, the earth and souls. Solar power will soon light the lives of of students and worshipers in Santa Clara County.
Massachusetts is profiting from its competitive technical prowess. But the news that Evergreen Solar is moving production jobs to China is a reminder that the manufacturing future for green energy is difficult.
Newton North teacher Steve Chinosi held up the Ball jar to the light. Inside, a golden, odorless liquid sloshed against the glass. The stuff is biodiesel, said Chinosi, a fuel made from kitchen grease collected at the North and South high schools.
Japan is aiming to collect solar power in space and zap it down to Earth using laser beams or microwave.
Wissahickon Growing Greener recently hosted a workshop on climate change at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library in Blue Bell, educating the audience about the future impact both nationally and locally.
Gov. Rick Perry told renewable energy industry officials that a cap-and-trade climate bill in Congress would increase taxes and devastate Texas' energy sector. Perry, contending that the climate bill would mean "economic disaster" in Texas, said Texas is encouraging alternative energy sources while improving the environment.
DURHAM, N.H. - The University of New Hampshire is getting $700,000 in federal stimulus funds to help develop three deepwater wind energy test sites in the Gulf of Maine. The...
Associated Press - November 9, 2009 3:45 PM ET AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Rick Perry told renewable energy industry officials that a cap & trade climate bill in Congress would increase taxes...
There are many obstacles to transition our dependency on traditional fossil fuels to cleaner energy solutions, and Ritter has demonstrated the courage to confront those obstacles.
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A robot powered by a ground-based laser beam climbed a long cable dangling from a helicopter on Wednesday to qualify for prize money in a $2 million competition to test the potential reality of the science fiction concept of space elevators.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic senator is calling on the Obama administration to reject an expected request for federal economic stimulus money as part of a $1.5 billion West Texas wind energy project because he says it will generate Chinese, not American, jobs.
Nearly 30 local farmers and property owners attended a unique program, "Wind Energy 101, from a Landowner's Perspective," Monday at Pitstick Pavilion to learn the economics and logistic details of placing a wind farm on their land. Presented by
State lawmakers say mental health programs for Texas veterans will receive $5 million for expanded services. Gov. Rick Perry announced the plan that calls for directing money from the state Health and Human Services Commission budget toward mental health treatment programs for veterans and their families.
Members of the Cass County Board of Supervisors will discuss urban renewal areas related to the wind turbines during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. in the supervisor's room at the courthouse. The meeting will be held on Tuesday instead of Wednesday, because the courthouse will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veteran's Day.
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