WASHINGTON – In what could be an encouraging sign of change in the longstanding shortage of American students preparing for high-tech careers, the hottest subject on college campuses across the nation seems to be renewable energy – a surge of interest largely stimulated by the specter of global warming.
Concern about climate change is apparently galvanizing [...]
Saturday, March 28, 2009
DENVER, CO, Mar 26, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) —-Global Clean Energy Inc. (OTCBB: GCEI: undefined, undefined, undefined%) is expanding its renewable energy horizons and business model. Renewable energy, a key to reducing dependency on imported oil and minimizing green house gas emissions, encompasses many diverse technologies including wind power, solar energy and biofuel production. [...]
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Here’s a quick few glimpses of what other colleges and universities nationwide are doing to go green.
For those who say renewable energy policies are pie-in-the-sky proposals, a recent story from The Daily O’Collegian reports that sustainable energy technologies can reap massive rewards for colleges—and at a time when they’re needed most.
Sustainability saved OSU more than [...]
Thursday, March 19, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas, March 18, 2009 (ENS) – A bi-partisan gathering of legislators, business people, and environmental advocates were at the Texas State Capitol in Austin today as State Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. and State Representative Pete Gallego introduced legislation to allow the further development of the emerging renewable technologies market.
During this session, Texas legislators are [...]
Monday, March 16, 2009
Timing is just right for the specialized industry to recruit skilled dealers
* By Mark Basch
* Story updated at 12:45 AM on Monday, Mar. 16, 2009
A new president takes office with calls for the United States to increase its investment in solar energy.
A severe recession that particularly hits the home-building industry leaves many contractors looking for [...]
Monday, March 16, 2009
By THOMAS BARLAS, Staff Writer
Published: Sunday, March 15, 2009
7:25 p.m. Update – ATLANTIC CITY — Keith Groff never pays his electric bill. He never gets in trouble for it, either.
Bolstered by extra insulation in the walls and roof and triple-paned windows, adorned with 32 solar panels and equipped with energy-efficient appliances, you might say Groff’s [...]
Monday, March 16, 2009
RI lawmakers revive vetoed renewable
energy bill
Updated: Sunday, 15 Mar 2009, 8:07 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 15 Mar 2009, 8:05 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) – Sen. David Bates’ bill would force electric distribution companies to buy an increasing portion of their power from sources such as wind or solar farms for at least a decade at [...]
Monday, March 16, 2009
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has issued a Secretarial Order making the production, development and delivery of renewable energy top priority for the Department. While signing the order, the Secretary said, “With job losses continuing to mount, we need to steer the country onto a new energy path. One that creates new jobs and [...]
Monday, March 16, 2009
By Erin Voegele
Web exclusive posted March 2, 2009, at 9:10 a.m. CST
New energy legislation recently proposed in Ontario would help the government attract new investment, create green jobs and protect the climate. If passed, the Green Energy and Green Economy Act would help the Canadian province build a stronger, greener economy. It’s estimated that the [...]
Monday, March 16, 2009
By Dee Chisamera
14:44, March 2nd 2009
These days, talks of efficient energy policies and reforms are once again in the spotlight, and the two major players in discussions are the United States and China. The two states are fighting for two spots in this economy: the largest producer of harmful emissions, and the largest nation to [...]
Monday, March 30, 2009
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