• Should DOE get out of the research business? – E&E News

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  Should DOE get out of the research business? E&E News These offices oversee a great deal of the funding for the nation's 17 national laboratories, which includes R&D for all sorts of energy, from smart grid and nuclear power to solar and oil drilling. Trump's budget proposal specifically eliminates three … and more »

• Financial Stability Board climate deceit – Canada Free Press

  Financial Stability Board climate deceit Canada Free Press The Donald Trump Administration and Scott Pruitt EPA continue to emphasize fossil fuels, job creation and economic growth, and deemphasize the Obama obsession with climate change. News headlines hail the … Among them are UBS Financial Services and … and more »

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• Nevada coal power plant shut down amid pressure from Native American tribe – RT

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  Nevada coal power plant shut down amid pressure from Native American tribe RT The closure comes as Nevada lawmakers are soon to debate relying more on solar energy. NV Energy, the state's dominant electric utility, will flip a switch to disconnect the Reid … NV Energy says Reid Gardner station will be demolished but no job … and more »

• Tesla's Grid-Scale Battery Offering For South Australia Meets Competition, But Presents Upside Potential – Seeking Alpha

  Tesla's Grid-Scale Battery Offering For South Australia Meets Competition, But Presents Upside Potential Seeking Alpha ii) Lyon Group, an Australian partnership that involves both solar and infrastructure groups, has an advanced solar PV plus battery storage project in South Australia, the Kingfisher Solar Storage Project which has a first stage 20 MW solar PV plus 2 … and more »

• Baltimore veterans center touted as example of energy efficiency program's success – Baltimore Sun (blog)

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  Baltimore veterans center touted as example of energy efficiency program's success Baltimore Sun (blog) Environmental advocates who want Gov. Larry Hogan to support stronger carbon emissions cuts hosted an event at a veterans training center in Baltimore to tout the benefits. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a joint effort among nine states … and more »

• Renewable energy drive sets ambitious goal – White Bear Press

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  Renewable energy drive sets ambitious goal White Bear Press I am pleased that the solar technician program at Century College is providing one pathway for people seeking these jobs. The program … MAGI also has partnered with the Mahtomedi Area educational Foundation to establish the Green Initiative Fund. Trump's Business Council Is a Who's Who of Renewable Energy Investors and Climate ChampionsGreentech Media all 51 news articles »

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• Dennis officials consider $1.1M Mayflower Beach bathhouse plan – Cape Cod Times (subscription)

  Dennis officials consider $1.1M Mayflower Beach bathhouse plan Cape Cod Times (subscription) The Board of Selectmen will consider two articles for the spring town meeting warrant, one that would approve the construction of the new bathhouse and another to authorize borrowing the funds. The board voted to postpone discussion on the articles …

• Trump's Business Council Is a Who's Who of Renewable Energy Investors and Climate Champions – Greentech Media

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  Trump's Business Council Is a Who's Who of Renewable Energy Investors and Climate Champions Greentech Media They include tax equity funds for solar and wind, direct renewable energy procurement to power facilities, deep energy efficiency to lower energy costs, and cleantech R&D to stay ahead of the competition. Many of the executives or member companies have … and more »

• Sungevity tumbles into bankruptcy, lays off 350 – The Mercury News – The Mercury News

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  Sungevity tumbles into bankruptcy, lays off 350 – The Mercury News The Mercury News Sungevity, a one-time high flyer in the solar industry, has eliminated more than 300 jobs, filed for bankruptcy Monday and plans to sell itself. and more »

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• East Houston Regional Medical Center appoints new CEO – Chron.com

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  East Houston Regional Medical Center appoints new CEO Chron.com Davis Rouse is a manager for John Wiley & Sons and has held numerous leadership positions and volunteered with several non-profits, including Making it Better Texas.org, Yellowstone Academy and the Smahrt Girl Foundation. She has also …. Clear Creek …

• Will China take the green mantle from the US? – Phys.Org

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  Will China take the green mantle from the US? Phys.Org Currently, there are 8.1 million renewable energy jobs globally; 3.5 million are in China; less than one million are in the U.S. A new U.S. Department of Energy report found that solar technology now employs 374,000 workers and wind employs 102,000 in … and more »

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• EPA emissions-tracking decision has a whiff about it – Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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  EPA emissions-tracking decision has a whiff about it Corpus Christi Caller-Times It needs to do its job and it needs information to do it right. An official with the Environmental Defense Fund pointed out that only last year oil and gas industry officials insisted that the EPA would need more information before crafting new … and more »

• US Solar power industry growth in 2016 set new records – Digital Journal

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  US Solar power industry growth in 2016 set new records Digital Journal The outlook for 2017 shows that 13.2 GW of solar PV will be installed in the U.S., a 10 percent drop over 2016 figures. However, it still represents 75 percent more than what was installed in 2015. The dip will only occur in the solar utility market … and more »

• Solar installations are growing in New York, but are the jobs following? – Westfair Online

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  Solar installations are growing in New York, but are the jobs following? Westfair Online New York experienced nearly 800 percent growth in solar installations over the past five years, but a recent report says the state may have actually lost solar jobs in 2016. The Solar Foundation's annual solar jobs census found New York to be one of … and more »

• Confront Anti-Intellectualism, Keep Science In Our Politics – Fordham Observer

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  Confront Anti-Intellectualism, Keep Science In Our Politics Fordham Observer President Obama knew that: he dedicated $500 million to the United Nations' climate fund, helped ratify the Paris climate deal and authored the Clean Power Plan and the Clean Air Act (for which Pruitt sued the Obama administration). The right way …

• How Jackson mayoral candidates would fix the water – Jackson Clarion Ledger

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  How Jackson mayoral candidates would fix the water Jackson Clarion Ledger That's a source of help but we also need to reach out to the Department of Environmental Quality about the State Revolving Fund loan. … It's not just Tony Yarber's fault because all former mayors didn't do their job. … "I'm about solar everything … and more »

• 'These are the most famous t**s in the country': Boob job scrounger Josie Cunningham, 26, boasts that her 'new sugar … – Daily Mail

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  'These are the most famous t**s in the country': Boob job scrounger Josie Cunningham, 26, boasts that her 'new sugar … Daily Mail Sakewell Nicholson, 26, called Miss Cunningham 'scum' after admitting causing criminal damage to her home in Tingley, West Yorkshire by smashing its solar-powered garden lights after a row. Appearing at Leeds Magistrates Court, …. Another headline … and more »

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• Community Briefs: Mid City meeting and raffle – Santa Monica Daily Press

  Community Briefs: Mid City meeting and raffle Santa Monica Daily Press This year's Annual Mid City Neighbors Meeting will include a community raffle to help fund public art projects. You have seen the murals on Lincoln Blvd and in Pico Neighborhood, where once so many dreary blank walls stood. BeautifyEarth.org and the … and more »

• North Country senator calls for energy savings account program he … – North Country Now

  North Country senator calls for energy savings account program he … North Country Now Proposed legislation sponsored by state Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-Rome, “would help businesses create jobs, lower energy costs and take advantage of the state's … and more »

• The President Should Understand Clean Energy is a Bipartisan Issue. – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  The President Should Understand Clean Energy is a Bipartisan Issue. Environmental Defense Fund (blog) The good news is that solar and wind jobs are growing at a rate 12 times faster than the rest of the U.S. economy as demonstrated in EDF's newest clean energy jobs report. Even more encouraging, is that solar jobs are growing fastest in states that … 4 Signs Texas Could Lead The Clean Energy Economy – But Will It?Breaking Energy all 66 news articles »

• Ohio's renewable energy standards could cost jobs, Buckeye Institute says – Columbus Business First

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  Ohio's renewable energy standards could cost jobs, Buckeye Institute says Columbus Business First A Columbus-based free market think tank says Ohio's renewable energy and efficiency standards could cost the state thousands of jobs and hurt businesses. The Buckeye Institute's analysis on Ohio's renewable portfolio standards ran four scenarios on how …

• What Is Tesla's Vision for SolarCity? | Greentech Media – Greentech Media

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  What Is Tesla's Vision for SolarCity? | Greentech Media Greentech Media Tidbits from the earnings numbers of the smallest publicly held U.S. automaker—and its in-house solar installer. and more »

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• Winnebago County's funding to Freedom Field may dry up – Rockford Register Star

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  Winnebago County's funding to Freedom Field may dry up Rockford Register Star Winnebago County contributed $712,668.04 from its host fee fund to Freedom Field between Oct. 1, 2012, and November 2016, according to data that Haney provided the committee Wednesday. During that four-year period, more than $300,000 was kicked …

• 'Green' funds flush with new cash, challenges as Trump era dawns – WHBL Sheboygan

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  'Green' funds flush with new cash, challenges as Trump era dawns WHBL Sheboygan Trump has not yet called for ending tax credits for solar and other renewable energy, though he has expressed doubt about the role of solar energy, bemoaned the loss of coal-mining jobs and blamed wind turbines for ruining picturesque landscapes. and more »

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• Progressive Voice: Good, Bad, and Ugly of the 2017 General Assembly Session – ARL now

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  Progressive Voice: Good, Bad, and Ugly of the 2017 General Assembly Session ARL now Unfortunately, this budget does not fund Virginia's solar development authority and the Republican majority continues to refuse federal dollars to expand Medicaid coverage for those Virginians most in need. They also shortchanged programs such as the …

• The Department of Defense Wants to Double Down on Renewables – MIT Technology Review

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  The Department of Defense Wants to Double Down on Renewables MIT Technology Review For instance, an Army facility running on renewables would be immune to grid attacks; a hybrid tank doesn't need to stop to refuel as often; and in war zones a solar panel can't explode like a tank of gas. The news comes, of course, at a time when … and more »

• 4 Signs Texas Could Lead the Clean Energy Economy, But Will It? – Energy Collective

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  4 Signs Texas Could Lead the Clean Energy Economy, But Will It? Energy Collective Solar surge: The Solar Foundation's new census shows Texas solar jobs experienced 34 percent growth last year, significantly surpassing the 12 percent projected growth and propelling Texas to the number three spot. Although undeniably impressive, the … and more »

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• The EPA Is Bracing for Big Change – MIT Technology Review

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  The EPA Is Bracing for Big Change MIT Technology Review Will ARPA-E Survive Trump's Looming Budget Cuts? At what may be the agency's final summit, speakers and attendees argue that federal support for energy research is critical for job creation. by James Temple … and more »

• 5 Things You May Not Know About Basic Income – Forbes

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  5 Things You May Not Know About Basic Income Forbes On the flip side, those in favor of basic income believe it could help eliminate poverty, and financially protect the work force as more and more jobs are lost to automation. While the idea of … Elon Musk, founder and CEO of Solar City, SpaceX, and …

• Renewable Energy Lab Chief: Budget Cuts Would Hurt Research, Business Opportunities – Colorado Public Radio

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  Renewable Energy Lab Chief: Budget Cuts Would Hurt Research, Business Opportunities Colorado Public Radio When you look at the renewable technology, the job numbers, so let's say last year, they reported twenty-five percent increase. They added 73,000 jobs in solar. We added a lot of jobs in wind. So the the increase in jobs is higher than in any other … and more »

• Airport, solar and local real estate – Florida Today

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  Airport, solar and local real estate Florida Today For all the “blah, blah, blahing” from Trump fans and detractors I thought Orlando-Melbourne International Airport did a nice job of making sure its somewhat controversial moniker was front and center in the coverage. Bet the folks at Orlando …

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• Clean energy gets second wind – Fort Worth Star Telegram

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  Clean energy gets second wind Fort Worth Star Telegram In 2015, the sector provided about 24,000 to 25,000 jobs in the state, and thousands of Texas landowners were able to get lease payments for allowing wind turbines on their property. Renewable sources are now financially competitive with traditional … and more »

• Environmentalists' protest tactics are the real outrage: Susan Shelley – LA Daily News

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  Environmentalists' protest tactics are the real outrage: Susan Shelley LA Daily News Three times in the letter he hinted at divesting some of the $165 billion in pension fund assets he controls for city employees. The city council of … President Trump signed an order in January that restarted construction of the pipeline, but as … and more »

• Should Massachusetts commit itself to 100 percent renewable energy? – The Boston Globe

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  Should Massachusetts commit itself to 100 percent renewable energy? The Boston Globe The act also establishes a fund to support job training, education, and job placement assistance for Massachusetts residents hoping to work in the clean energy industry, funded by savings from clean energy projects on state properties. The legislation … and more »

• How This Hedge Fund Billionaire Turned Activist Plans To Take On … – Fast Company

  How This Hedge Fund Billionaire Turned Activist Plans To Take On … Fast Company One of Tom Steyer's acts of dissent: Copying the entire EPA website and making it available to the public. and more »

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