Dear Senators, Legislation was recently introduced in your chamber to create new tax incentives for the production and use of natural-gas vehicles ( S. 1863 ), the Senate’s version of the NAT GAS Act. On behalf of more than 1.8 million Americans for …
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President Obama spoke with Italian Prime Minster Mario Monti today to congratulate him on his appointment and to thank him for taking on such a significant responsibility at a critical time. The President expressed his full confidence in Italy’s strength …
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has signed option agreements with three companies that will lead to products designed to increase the storage capacity of batteries used to power portable devices and electric vehicles, reduce the cost of fuel cells …
SEATTLE - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $180,000 against Evergreen International Airlines, Inc, of McMinnville, Ore., for allegedly operating aircraft on seven flights in 2009 when the pilots on those flights had …
3Degrees has been selected by the Maine Public Utilities Commission to launch a new, voluntary statewide green power program. The firm also announced that it will be the green power supplier for Connecticut's CTCleanEnergyOptions program. Through these …
Campbell Soup Company announced that it has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) and land lease agreement (LLA) with American Capital Energy (ACE) to construct a 2.3 megawatt (MW) PV solar installation. The 14 acre solar power system will …
Construction is underway at Edwards Air Force Base (CA) for the installation of three solar farms, which will generate an estimated 3 megawatts (MW) of electricity for the Air Force base. Edwards will purchase the solar power through a power purchase …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added Google , Ingram Micro , and Price Chopper Supermarkets as Green Power Partners , which recognizes leading organizations for their voluntary green power efforts. Google ranks 47th on the Green …
Geagea succeeds John D. Gass, who is retiring after 37-year career Pierre Breber to head Chevron Asia South Strategic Business Unit SAN RAMON, Calif., November 21, 2011 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today named Joseph C. Geagea corporate …
The Colorado Springs, Colorado City Council approved a solar program that allows customers to invest in a community solar garden that will be located at Venetucci Farm . Purchasing shares of the solar garden allows customers to utilize solar power without …
CHICAGO - “Libraries, Linked Data and the Semantic Web: Positioning Our Catalogs to Participate in the 21st Century Global Information Marketplace,” the ALCTS Midwinter Symposium, brings together the leading experts in the fields of linked library data …
CHICAGO - Technology is part of the everyday life experience for most teens — and by integrating it with standard teen services, librarians can better serve and support teens’ learning needs. Find out how in Connect, Create, Collaborate: Support Teen Needs …
In August, President Obama called on Congress to enact tax credits that will help get veterans back to work. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides businesses that hire unemployed veterans with a maximum credit of $5,600 per veteran, and the Wounded …
Direct Energy has set a new fixed price for a 100 percent renewable energy product for Norwich, Connecticut residents who enroll in Direct Energy's Direct Choice program. Direct Choice customers can purchase RECs at a fixed rate of 8.49 cents per …
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) finalized the state's cap-and-trade regulation , which places declining limits on greenhouse gas emissions beginning in 2013. The regulation establishes a Voluntary Renewable Electricity Reserve Account, which …
November 21, 2011 – New York – AJC praised the British government for its decision today to terminate all dealings with the Central Bank of Iran . The ban covers all Iranian banks, branches and subsidiaries, and is part of the latest round of global …
Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded two grants for universities to develop programs to train U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) staff in their efforts to support …
Twenty-nine companies, organizations and individuals were recognized with national achievement awards at the Renewable Energy Markets 2011 Conference in San Francisco. The Green Power Leadership Awards recognize actions that are significantly advancing the …
WindMade has released a technical standard for a consumer label for companies and organizations that buy wind power and other renewable energy. The WindMade standard allows organizations to communicate the share of wind power and other renewable resources …
