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• 1st Congressional District candidate Pat Davis – Albuquerque Journal

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  1st Congressional District candidate Pat Davis Albuquerque Journal National lab spinoffs are creating new space-tech jobs. Economic incentives should help local companies add jobs, not focus on relocating foreign firms to the state. 2. Do you support or oppose President Trump's imposition of higher tariffs on China … and more »

• Dover hit and run suspect arraigned – Foster's Daily Democrat

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  Dover hit and run suspect arraigned Foster’s Daily Democrat On April 18, a detective called Safelite AutoGlass and a representative located of a windshield replacement of a 2007 Toyota Corolla with Bernier as the customer. Detectives then went to the address and saw a Corolla in the driveway. Bernier admitted …

• Fuyao institutes new pay structure for workers – Dayton Daily News

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  Fuyao institutes new pay structure for workers Dayton Daily News Fuyao Glass America Inc. says it is instituting a new pay regimen for employees at its Moraine plant that will result in “pay increases more often and additional pay levels.” “By listening to the input of its production associates, (Fuyao's) leadership …

• CleanCapital acquires over 14.23 MW of US solar projects from Spanish developer X-Elio – Solar Power World

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  CleanCapital acquires over 14.23 MW of US solar projects from Spanish developer X-Elio Solar Power World The 14.23-MW portfolio leverages capital from CleanCapital's new partnership with CarVal Investors. These solar projects are located in California and Vermont and consist of high-quality customers including schools, a vineyard and two utilities … and more »

• BlackRock Analysts Quit to Initiate Eterna Capital Blockchain Investment Fund – cryptona.co (press release)

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  BlackRock Analysts Quit to Initiate Eterna Capital Blockchain Investment Fund cryptona.co (press release) Three analysts at BlackRock Corporation quit jobs to create Eterna Capital, a 20 million USD Venture Capital fund. On 2nd May 2018, Financial News reports that these employees left the 6.3 trillion USD worth BlackRock investment firm to focus on …

• BlackRock Investment Firm Analysts Quit To Establish $20 mln Blockchain Venture Fund – Cointelegraph

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  BlackRock Investment Firm Analysts Quit To Establish $20 mln Blockchain Venture Fund Cointelegraph Three analysts quit their jobs at $6.3 trln international investment giant BlackRock to found a $20 mln venture capital fund Eterna Capital, which will focus on blockchain projects, Financial News reported May 2. The $20 mln venture capital fund … and more »

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• South Africa: SA Falling Behind On Renewable Energy – AllAfrica.com

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  South Africa: SA Falling Behind On Renewable Energy AllAfrica.com But, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Renewable Energy: Facts and Figures 2017 report, SA has vast untapped capacity to drive renewable energy projects. The report argues that South Africa's wind energy potential alone is 6 700GW … SA falling behind on renewable energyNews24 all 30 news articles »

• Cooperative Impact Week underway in Hamilton – Ravalli Republic

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  Cooperative Impact Week underway in Hamilton Ravalli Republic … Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program Manager, Shawn Andersyn; Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, Business Advisor, Shane Cantrell; the Montana Department of Commerce, Big Sky Trust Fund and Workforce Training Grant, Section Manager Annmarie … and more »

• Just What Kinds of Guaranteed Jobs Does Senator Sanders Envision? – Independent Women's Forum (blog)

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  Just What Kinds of Guaranteed Jobs Does Senator Sanders Envision? Independent Women’s Forum (blog) Why not have government workers build solar panels? (If Trump is re-elected, Senator Sanders, do you want them to help build the wall?) Unfortunately, Senator Sanders isn't the only prominent Democrat attracted to the idea. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand … and more »

• I was lonely and depressed as a student but becoming a porn star at university gave me confidence – The Sun

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  I was lonely and depressed as a student but becoming a porn star at university gave me confidence The Sun But as her student loan started to run out she took an unorthodox route to topping up her funds. "I tried everything I could to get a traditional job to get some extra cash but every job in retail I applied for there were to 200 applicants for," she …

• MCC partners with Cypress Creek to advance solar job training – Thecountypress

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  MCC partners with Cypress Creek to advance solar job training Thecountypress MCC partners with Cypress Creek to advance solar job training. FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) and Cypress Creek Renewables last week announced a partnership to invest in Michigan's solar energy workforce. The initiative establishes a Solar …

• Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois – News – The State Journal … – The State Journal-Register

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  Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois – News – The State Journal … The State Journal-Register A new crop is ready to sprout on Illinois farms, with gleaming solar panels supplanting rows of corn and soybeans.Drawn by new state requirements and incentives, renewable energy developers are staking out turf on the rural fringes of the Chicago area … and more »

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• Democrats' Universal Job Plan Would Be a Socialist Disaster – National Review

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  Democrats' Universal Job Plan Would Be a Socialist Disaster National Review Democrats have yet to tell us how they plan to fund this massive work-force idea that doesn't generate any profit. I have a strong suspicion it will have something to do with the nefariously wealthy not paying their fair share. I'm not sure, however … and more »

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  Democrats' Universal Job Plan Would Be a Socialist Disaster Reason It's why they wanted the federal government to control the structure of the health care system, and it's why they want to create a "public" job option. Most of them openly argue the universal job program would let them control wages and benefits in the … and more »

• In brief – Davisonindex

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  In brief Davisonindex MCC partners with Cypress Creek Renewables to advance solar job training. FLINT — Mott Community College (MCC) and Cypress Creek Renewables announced on April 23 a partnership to invest in Michigan's solar energy workforce. The initiative establishes … and more »

• Sen. Klobuchar presses Honda on efforts to track down deadly Takata air bags – Washington Post

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  Sen. Klobuchar presses Honda on efforts to track down deadly Takata air bags Washington Post Takata, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, reached a $650 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in February for criminal misconduct involving an alleged coverup of testing which uncovered the defect. As part of the settlement … and more »

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• Swedfund backs Evolution II – Africa Global Funds (press release)

  Swedfund backs Evolution II Africa Global Funds (press release) “Access to electricity is a key factor in reducing poverty and also creating jobs, which is why sustainable energy is one of Swedfund's most important investment sectors,” explained CEO Maria Håkansson. “Development finance institutions' long-term …

• Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois – York Dispatch – York Dispatch

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  Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois – York Dispatch York Dispatch A new crop is ready to sprout on Illinois farms, with gleaming solar panels supplanting rows of corn and soybeans. Drawn by new state requirements and incentives, renewable energy developers are staking out turf on the rural fringes of the Chicago area … and more »

• Democrats' Universal Job Plan Would Be A Socialist Disaster – The Federalist

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  Democrats' Universal Job Plan Would Be A Socialist Disaster The Federalist This is exactly what left-leaning economists who obsess about inequality and push zero-sum fantasies about wealth and growth want. It's why they wanted the federal government to control the structure of the health-care system, and it's why they want to … and more »

• South Africa: Solar Water Heater Programme in Hot Water – AllAfrica.com

  South Africa: Solar Water Heater Programme in Hot Water AllAfrica.com One of the goals set out in the APP is to provide a further 20 000 households per year with non-grid (mainly solar) electrification and 57 000 solar water heaters are expected to be manufactured over the medium-term. However, no progress has been …

• Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois – Virginian-Pilot

  Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois Virginian-Pilot Cypress Creek recently gave $10,000 to fund scholarships at Kankakee Community College for students enrolled in solar–job training classes. “Kankakee County happens to be very forward-thinking in terms of where they want to fit in to the renewable …

• New Mott partnership looks to grow solar power job training – MLive.com

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  New Mott partnership looks to grow solar power job training MLive.com FLINT, MI — Mott Community College announced a new partnership and investment in workforce development for the solar energy industry in Genesee County. The partnership with Cypress Creek Renewables was announced at a Monday, April 23, press conference … and more »

• Working in Clark County: Steve Harmon, owner, Yellow Dot Windshield Repair – The Columbian

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  Working in Clark County: Steve Harmon, owner, Yellow Dot Windshield Repair The Columbian Most challenging part of job: Right now, it's overcoming the reputation that I have. It's marketing and overcoming the reputation of the “Windshield Guy at the Mall.” No one knew my business name. At the mall, I have the drive-by traffic. They could go …

• Chinese trade tensions: Fuyao cited as example on how it should work – MyDaytonDailyNews

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  Chinese trade tensions: Fuyao cited as example on how it should work MyDaytonDailyNews “They have created so many jobs in Dayton, Ohio.” A consul general oversees a nation's consular district, offering Chinese nationals consular services and protection. Qiyue oversees a New York City office that represents the People's Republic of China …

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• Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois – Chicago Tribune

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  Solar farms set to sprout across Illinois Chicago Tribune Cypress Creek Renewables, a solar energy company with offices in North Carolina and California, has developed 249 projects in more than a dozen states, including neighboring Indiana. In Illinois, it has nearly 20 projects in development. Half of those … Catching a BreezeThe American Prospect all 53 news articles »

• The Brief's Big 9: Philadelphia-bound, the impact delta, follow the talent, private-debt benchmarks – ImpactAlpha

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  The Brief's Big 9: Philadelphia-bound, the impact delta, follow the talent, private-debt benchmarks ImpactAlpha The city's rifts have not been erased by a 21st-century economic revival and strong job growth. Poverty persists, especially along racial lines. The challenge for those looking to accelerate impact investing broadly, and for Philadelphia's homegrown …

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• 'Why are we taxing jobs?' West Seattle business owners challenge Councilmembers González and Herbold on 'head … – West Seattle Blog (blog)

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  'Why are we taxing jobs?' West Seattle business owners challenge Councilmembers González and Herbold on 'head … West Seattle Blog (blog) Those sales are leading to homelessness, she said, so that's what should be taxed, “not all businesses.” Herbold said real-estate excise taxes currently can't be used for housing. “If you can tax drinks within the city, why can't you tax real estate …

• San Francisco Bay Area's largest public-private solar project now … – Solar Power World

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  San Francisco Bay Area's largest public-private solar project now … Solar Power World Pproject partners MCE and sPower commemorated Earth Day 2018 early with a ribbon cutting for MCE Solar One, a 60-acre solar farm in Richmond, California, that provides enough renewable electricity to serve 3900 MCE customers annually. “MCE's 10.5-MW … MCE, sPower, and City of Richmond Celebrate Bay Areas Largest …EastCountyToday (press release) (blog) all 2 news articles »

• Report: RGGI program fuels local economies – Lowell Sun

  Report: RGGI program fuels local economies Lowell Sun RGGI has also created the equivalent of more than 14,500 year-long jobs during the 2015-2017 period, according to the study. Taking money from fossil fuel plants and directing it toward local environmentally-friendly efforts provides an economic boost … and more »

• Vast solar farm on Chevron land gets Earth Day celebration – Richmond Standard

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  Vast solar farm on Chevron land gets Earth Day celebration Richmond Standard The idea to build MCE Solar One on Chevron property stemmed from a $90 million community benefits agreement that led to the $1 billion Chevron Refinery Modernization Project, which is currently in its last phases of construction. The agreement between … and more »

• The Gloves Are Off: $105 Million Greenbacks For US Solar Energy … – CleanTechnica

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  The Gloves Are Off: $105 Million Greenbacks For US Solar Energy … CleanTechnica April 18th, 2018 by Tina Casey. Just when you thought the US Department of Energy was dialing down its support for solar energy, here it comes with a $105 million round of funding for projects aimed at pushing the coal industry right out of the power … and more »

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• US to spend $105.5 mln to advance solar technologies – Reuters

  US to spend $105.5 mln to advance solar technologies Reuters April 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Energy will spend $105.5 million to fund 70 projects aimed at advancing solar energy technologies and smoothing their integration into the electricity grid, it said on Tuesday. The funding will be split among … and more »

• Leading solar nonprofits spotlight solar, climate solutions in fourth annual “Solar Education Week” – AltEnergyMag (press release)

  Leading solar nonprofits spotlight solar, climate solutions in fourth annual “Solar Education Week” AltEnergyMag (press release) GRID Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organization that brings together community partners, volunteers and job trainees to implement solar power and energy efficiency for low-income families, providing energy cost savings, valuable … and more »

• County incentives help business expand at Brooksville airport – Tampabay.com

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  County incentives help business expand at Brooksville airport Tampabay.com BROOKSVILLE — Another expansion is about to begin for a major employer at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport and Technology Center, thanks to a series of incentives and other agreements approved by the Hernando County Commission earlier this … and more »

• Six ways, including one few homeowners know about, to right a contractor's wrongs – Washington Post

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  Six ways, including one few homeowners know about, to right a contractor's wrongs Washington Post [Considering getting solar panels? Here are the right questions to ask.] Tap their bond. Contractors' ads and signage often state “licensed, bonded and insured.” That's more than just a line; it's an opportunity. If a bonded contractor abandons your …

• Universal Basic Assets Could Be The Foundation To Build An Equitable Society – Fast Company

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  Universal Basic Assets Could Be The Foundation To Build An Equitable Society Fast Company For example, if cities and towns develop new solar-powered micro-grids, shares in the projects could be issued to residents, say Michael Casey and Paul Vigna in their new book The Truth Machine: The Blockchain And The Future of Everything. The … and more »

• 10 Most Affordable Cities for the Fastest-Growing Careers: Is Your Job on This Lucky List? – Realtor.com News

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  10 Most Affordable Cities for the Fastest-Growing Careers: Is Your Job on This Lucky List? Realtor.com News A red-hot economy is churning out jobs left and right, but the most in-demand gigs aren't necessarily in the places where those professionals can afford to live. Hoping to helm the next zillion-dollar tech startup? Silicon Valley and Seattle reign … and more »

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• DOE research, development and demonstration funding: Keep on growin' – Utility Dive

  DOE research, development and demonstration funding: Keep on growin' Utility Dive The administration's FY 2019 budget request reflects a fundamental and misguided skepticism about federal energy RD&D spending. The Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to focus RD&D spending on early stage research, shifting toward … and more »

• Florida Future Fund: Accelerating Investment in Resilient Infrastructure and Communities – Center For American Progress

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  Florida Future Fund: Accelerating Investment in Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Center For American Progress Florida is on the front lines of sea-level rise and will likely see stronger and more frequent storm surges and heat waves as well as more intense hurricanes and other extreme weather events. These threats are increasing the strain on Florida's aging …

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• How this up-and-coming leader is improving energy equity in Illinois – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  How this up-and-coming leader is improving energy equity in Illinois Environmental Defense Fund (blog) Lavannya: Reducing recidivism requires a holistic approach and the organizations that dedicate themselves to this crucial work have great success in supporting returning citizens in their communities. For instance, SAFER Foundation (one of the …

• Utility hikes highlight Esky budget – Escanaba Daily Press

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  Utility hikes highlight Esky budget Escanaba Daily Press We're not nearly where we should be if the state would keep its promises,” he added, while complimenting city staff and council members for their work on the budget. Since 2002, Escanaba has lost a total of more than $6 million in revenue shares from … and more »

• Renewable Energy Tax Credit News Briefs – April 2018 – Novogradac Company LLP

  Renewable Energy Tax Credit News Briefs – April 2018 Novogradac Company LLP Bright Community Capital will deliver environmental and social benefits to the community through climate-friendly energy production, sustainable land management at project sites, quality job creation in installation and maintenance and a lower cost of … and more »

• Land of Lincoln chases low‑income solar access – E&E News

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  Land of Lincoln chases low‑income solar access E&E News Illinois consumers have paid nearly $300 million into a fund established in 2010 to support wind and solar development and help utilities comply with the state's 25-percent-by-2025 renewable energy standard. City of Chicago. Illinois took a step last … and more »

• Latest Solar Jobs Report Shows 'Green' Sector On Life Support – The Daily Caller

  Latest Solar Jobs Report Shows 'Green' Sector On Life Support The Daily Caller In this booming economy, Americans looking for work in a variety of industries have seen prospects improve and wages increase. To some pundits and lawmakers, however, certain sectors are far more important than others and should be bolstered even at … and more »

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