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Ontario’s proposed Green Energy Act
Friday, 27 Feb, 2009 – 9:18 | 3 Comments
Ontario’s proposed Green Energy Act

The proposed Ontario Green Energy Act (GEA) will improve the province’s sustainable energy foundation, drive green job creation and increase construction activity.
John Kourtoff, chief executive officer of Trillium Power Wind Corporation said “Ontario’s economy …

Officials say Georgia Unable Meet Proposed Green Energy Targets
Friday, 27 Feb, 2009 – 8:32 | No Comment
Officials say Georgia Unable Meet Proposed Green Energy Targets

The state of Georgia simply doesn’t have the wind, solar or biomass resources required to meet proposed new federal regulations for renewable energy generation, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise told members of Congress Thursday.
He …

National Smart Grid Mandate to be Unveiled This Week
Tuesday, 24 Feb, 2009 – 8:27 | One Comment
National Smart Grid Mandate to be Unveiled This Week

The idea of a national smart grid might be hitting the mainstream and may also have a considerable budget behind it, but up until now there is no federal law to aid it’s implementation. That …

Energy Department “special organization” to distribute $40 billion Quickly
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 12:40 | No Comment
Energy Department “special organization” to distribute $40 billion Quickly

Steven Chu has created a team to distribute the economic stimulus cash earmarked for energy ‘wisely but also quickly’.
In a very encouraging sign that the administration takes the deployment of renewable energy seriously, Greenwire (subscription …

Greening the National Guard
Friday, 20 Feb, 2009 – 14:55 | One Comment
Greening the National Guard

The National Guard has been working since 2001 to conserve energy. The various measures they have taken include a solar array that provides some power for the New Jersey Army National Guard’s training center in …

U.S. Stimulus Plan Energy Invesment Details
Saturday, 14 Feb, 2009 – 8:11 | One Comment
U.S. Stimulus Plan Energy Invesment Details

Originally posted at WattHead - Energy News and Commentary
The American Recovery and Investment Act agreed upon by the Senate and House Conference Committee contains over $61.9 billion in energy-related public spending as well as tax …

7 Million UK Homes to Be Retrofitted for Energy Efficiency By 2020
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 17:20 | One Comment
7 Million UK Homes to Be Retrofitted for Energy Efficiency By 2020

More than seven million homes in the UK will be offered a complete eco-makeover under ambitious plans expected to be announced this week to cut fuel bills and reduce global warming emissions from power plants.
In …

6 Hot Green Jobs and How to Get Them
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 10:58 | 2 Comments
6 Hot Green Jobs and How to Get Them

Massive investments in renewable energy and clean tech will ensure that workers in the solar power, wind power, green building, sustainable development and recycling industries are in demand for decades to come. This short primer …

Competition to Lure Green Industry Jobs Heats Up
Sunday, 8 Feb, 2009 – 5:54 | One Comment
Competition to Lure Green Industry Jobs Heats Up

It was the states hardest hit by contractions in manufacturing industries years ago that began laying the groundwork to land green jobs and may now be poised for the biggest gains, depending on federal economic …

House Committee Approves $20 Billion In Energy Tax Credits
Tuesday, 27 Jan, 2009 – 14:42 | One Comment
House Committee Approves $20 Billion In Energy Tax Credits

Today, the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee approved billion in energy tax credits and related financial incentives as part of the Obama administration’s plan to revive the American economy. Of the $20 billion that …