• Union Budget 2017-18 LIVE updates: Income tax relief, political funding, highlights of Arun Jaitley's fourth budget – The Indian Express

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  Union Budget 2017-18 LIVE updates: Income tax relief, political funding, highlights of Arun Jaitley's fourth budget The Indian Express The Finance Minister did a good job focusing on key and strategic measures for the railway sector. The increased Budget allocation to railways, focus on safety through the 'Rail …. 54 am: Rs 1.3 lakh crore has been allotted for solar power, disabled … Union Budget 2017: Full speech of Finance Minister Arun JaitleyTimes of India Union Budget 2017: Jaitley focuses on jobs, infra; halves minimum income taxThe Asian Age Union Budget 2017: Highlights of railway budget; withdrawal of service charge on railway bookings and safety fundInternational Business Times, India Edition Chandigarh Tribune –Economic Times –Livemint all 1,643 news articles »

• Poll: Feds doing good job of managing public lands – Santa Fe New Mexican

  Poll: Feds doing good job of managing public lands Santa Fe New Mexican The site makes no mention of solar, wind or geothermal. A majority of the bipartisan voters polled for the State of the Rockies study in New Mexico said they would prefer to see the state expand solar and wind energy resources compared to oil and gas. and more »

• DPL settlement to close two power plants, shift to green energy – Dayton Business Journal

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  DPL settlement to close two power plants, shift to green energy Dayton Business Journal DPL must also integrate renewable generation into its business, and plan to procure solar and wind generation, for 300 MW of solar and wind energy projects to be developed in Ohio no later than 2022. DPL will also create economic development funds in … and more »

• Maryland governor unveils green package amid veto override bid – Windpower Monthly (subscription)

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  Maryland governor unveils green package amid veto override bid Windpower Monthly (subscription) In a new $65-million package, Republican governor Larry Hogan has set aside $41 million to be invested in renewable-energy projects through Maryland's strategic energy investment fund. The state government said the fund's purpose is to "decrease energy … and more »

• Solar housing project pitched for land near Geneva lakefront tunnel – Finger Lakes Times

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  Solar housing project pitched for land near Geneva lakefront tunnel Finger Lakes Times GENEVA — A Geneva startup is seeking Downtown Revitalization Initiative money to help fund a solar-powered housing project near the lake tunnel downtown. SmallGrid, in tandem with … The goal is add 25 manufacturing jobs in two years. SmallGrid …

• Solar incentive program in cross hairs this legislative session – Minneapolis Star Tribune

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  Solar incentive program in cross hairs this legislative session Minneapolis Star Tribune A solar power subsidy program could be killed this legislative session — and the renewable energy fund that largely pays for it could be significantly revamped. Made in Minnesota … “It's super expensive, reduces very little pollution and creates … and more »

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• Blazing a trail for others – University of California

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  Blazing a trail for others University of California Via the UC Leadership Excellence Through Advanced Degrees program, he got a job conducting research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. “It was a big change in … He was part of a team developing advanced optics for NASA's Solar Dynamics …

• French candidate Fillon caught in controversy over wife's "fake job" – Malaysia Sun (press release)

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  French candidate Fillon caught in controversy over wife's "fake job" Malaysia Sun (press release) PARIS, France – French presidential candidate Francois Fillon on Thursday vowed to hit back against allegations that his wife received around half a million euros from public funds for a parliamentary assistant's job she never carried out. … compared … and more »

• Maine's $13M bailout of biomass plants will mean jobs, but at a cost … – Bangor Daily News

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  Maine's $13M bailout of biomass plants will mean jobs, but at a cost … Bangor Daily News To keep their share of a $13.4 million bailout over the next two years, two Maine biomass plant operators have promised to keep 87 people employed, according … and more »

• Maine's $13M bailout of biomass plants will mean jobs, but at a cost of $23700 each – Bangor Daily News

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  Maine's $13M bailout of biomass plants will mean jobs, but at a cost of $23700 each Bangor Daily News Maine's $13M bailout of biomass plants will mean jobs, but at a cost of $23,700 each. Print this Print; E-mail this … In addition, the companies — ReEnergy and Stored Solar, which purchased two Covanta plants in Maine — will invest a combined $4.5 …

• Will Trump Make This $7 Billion Clean-Coal Plant Irrelevant? – Bloomberg

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  Will Trump Make This $7 Billion Clean-Coal Plant Irrelevant? Bloomberg Southern Co.'s “clean-coal” plant has been hailed as a first-of-its-kind project. President Donald Trump's climate-change skepticism could make it the last. The facility in Kemper County, Mississippi, is slated to finally start generating electricity … and more »

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• Scott Pruitt: Not the "Environmental Protection" Our Environment Or Economy Needs – Huffington Post

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  Scott Pruitt: Not the "Environmental Protection" Our Environment Or Economy Needs Huffington Post Just this week, a new report from Environmental Defense Fund found there are at least 4 million jobs tied to sustainability reaching all 50 states. … Solar employment opportunities alone are currently growing at a rate 12 times faster than other sectors. Spotlight on green news & views: Trump regime gags us all when it gags scientists and agenciesDaily Kos all 860 news articles »

• Tiny Cuttyhunk Looks to Boost Year-Round Population – The Vineyard Gazette – Martha's Vineyard News

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  Tiny Cuttyhunk Looks to Boost Year-Round Population The Vineyard Gazette – Martha’s Vineyard News Soon after arriving on the job in 2015, commission executive director Adam Turner visited Cuttyhunk along with cartographer Chris Seidel, who has been working with the Gosnold selectmen and other MVC staff members on the initiatives. Speaking to the …

• Solar-energy jobs are growing 12 times as fast as the US economy – Business Insider

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  Solar-energy jobs are growing 12 times as fast as the US economy Business Insider According to the report, published by the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program, the industry now has at least 4 million jobs, up from 3.4 million in 2011. The report estimates that solar and wind jobs are growing at a rate 12 times as … The Trump administration is ignoring one of the fastest-growing sources of new US jobs: RenewablesMic Report: The Clean Energy Economy Employs 4.5 Million AmericansTriple Pundit (registration) (blog) Lessons from Germany's aggressive path to integrate renewables on the gridMidwest Energy News all 22 news articles »

• California may have to fund climate modeling and renewable energy research – UC Berkeley (blog)

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  California may have to fund climate modeling and renewable energy research UC Berkeley (blog) His leaked budget memo advocates eliminating most of the Department of Energy programs for climate and energy research. His advisers advocate axing NASA's climate programs. The proposed secretary of energy, Rick Perry, once advocated for eliminating … and more »

• Seeking a Fresh Start Without Limitations – New York Times

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  Seeking a Fresh Start Without Limitations New York Times When Ms. Childs's husband lost his job in 2014, the family began to fall behind on bills. … Also on the walls are posters of the solar system, the human body, the numbers through 100 and the words “large,” “small,” “run” and “walk” and associated words.

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• The State of Science: What Might Happen Under the Trump Administration – Science Friday

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  The State of Science: What Might Happen Under the Trump Administration Science Friday “I think on climate science, it used to be that folks against climate policy used to say, Oh, well, let's fund the research instead. Over the last five or 10 years, that's changed to … He kept saying that's what his job will be. That's good news …

• Mass. Legislators Propose 100% Renewable Energy Mandate – Solar Industry

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  Mass. Legislators Propose 100% Renewable Energy Mandate Solar Industry In addition, in order to increase access to employment opportunities in solar, offshore wind, energy efficiency and other clean energy technologies, the bill would create a Clean Energy Workforce Development Fund. “This legislation provides a bold step … and more »

• 8 Investment Themes To Consider in 2017 – Seeking Alpha

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  8 Investment Themes To Consider in 2017 Seeking Alpha Predictors did a lousy job, but it's not entirely their fault. We don't really answer our phones anymore when polling …. However, energy consumption is a global challenge, and many wind and solar companies are doing a better job at driving down costs …

• Renewable energy fund gets critical look | Minnesota | postbulletin … – Post-Bulletin

  Renewable energy fund gets critical look | Minnesota | postbulletin … Post-Bulletin ST. PAUL — Republican state lawmakers are considering killing a solar incentive and taking control of an energy fund they say has little oversight. and more »

• Renewable energy fund gets critical look – Minneapolis Star Tribune

  Renewable energy fund gets critical look Minneapolis Star Tribune But Democrat lawmakers opposed the changes to law, citing lowering solar production costs, the loss of jobs in the "Made in Minnesota" program and the abandonment of previous commitments to the development of renewable energy as reasons why they … and more »

• Three dead, three injured in I-88 head-on collision – Albany Times Union

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  Three dead, three injured in I-88 head-on collision Albany Times Union To contribute, go to https://www.gofundme.com/batchler-family-fund. "He was her sponsor when she arrived in Hawaii –— the person who helps … Laing Batchler said their conversations ranged from hunting and fishing to his son's job and family. "He … I-88 crash that killed 'model parents' sends shock waves through communityThe Daily Gazette all 13 news articles »

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• Geoengineering Effort Could Pose Big Problem For Astronomers – NBCNews.com

  Geoengineering Effort Could Pose Big Problem For Astronomers NBCNews.com 4, scientists discussed what geoengineering the planet's atmosphere could mean for astronomers whose job it is to observe the night sky. … "No one wants to fund it." With no funding for trying to understand how any of the proposed methods could … and more »

• BoI Unveils N1bn Solar Energy Fund – Leadership Newspapers

  BoI Unveils N1bn Solar Energy Fund Leadership Newspapers In pursuance of its Green Energy Project, the Bank of Industry on Friday in Lagos launched its 1 billion naira solar energy fund to boost its off-grid electricity generation project. The fund would be made available to firms partnering with the bank in … and more »

• UAE Commits $50 Million To Fund Caribbean Renewable Energy … – CleanTechnica

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  UAE Commits $50 Million To Fund Caribbean Renewable Energy … CleanTechnica The United Arab Emirates has launched a $50 million renewable energy project fund to support renewable energy projects in the Caribbean. Announced earlier … and more »

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• Market Advances Make Paris Pullback a Tough Job for Trump, says EDF – Environmental Leader

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  Market Advances Make Paris Pullback a Tough Job for Trump, says EDF Environmental Leader Hundreds of businesses have called upon President Trump to not abandon the country's promises to a global climate change accord and to continue to support the new energy economy. Both large and small businesses in a range of industries are making the …

• Dogpaddling in the economic toilet bowl – Carlsbad Current-Argus

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  Dogpaddling in the economic toilet bowl Carlsbad Current-Argus The governor would raid the school districts' reserves to help balance the budget, calling the reserves a “slush fund.” The schools call it their emergency money. She called the LFC budget, which is substantially like her own, a “copout” because it …

• America Is Losing the Energy Innovation Race. Trump Can Help Win It – Greentech Media

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  America Is Losing the Energy Innovation Race. Trump Can Help Win It Greentech Media As Donald Trump assumes the presidency, he has an opportunity to improve on President Obama's clean energy legacy — and possibly create thousands of jobs in the process. But it's unclear if he sees this as an opportunity at all. The word “innovation … and more »

• UAE launches $50mn RE fund for the Caribbean – Utilities-ME.com

  UAE launches $50mn RE fund for the Caribbean Utilities-ME.com ADFD is proud to have partnered with Masdar and share its expertise to support the Caribbean nations as they unlock their underutilised wind and solar potential to drive energy security, job creation and socio-economic development.” Mohamed Al Ramahi … WWF sets ambitious 100 per cent renewable energy goal for UAEThe National all 33 news articles »

• Clean Energy Trends 2017: Emboldened Corporate RE … – Huffington Post

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  Clean Energy Trends 2017: Emboldened Corporate RE … Huffington Post For 17 years, my colleagues and I at Clean Edge have highlighted the major clean-energy trends to watch at the beginning of each year. Many of our past p… Bertrand Piccard: Renewable champion's strong message to nuclear protagonistsBizNews all 30 news articles »

• Solar farm to grow on Eglin land – News – Northwest Florida Daily … – The Northwest Florida Daily News

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  Solar farm to grow on Eglin land – News – Northwest Florida Daily … The Northwest Florida Daily News EGLIN AFB — Mother Nature must have a sense of humor.As dignitaries gathered at the site of a 240-acre solar power project on Eglin Air Force Base property, … and more »

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• Kirkwood Community College President Mick Starcevich plans to retire in June 2018 – The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines

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  Kirkwood Community College President Mick Starcevich plans to retire in June 2018 The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines The goal, according to Starcevich, is to fund the work by asking voters to approve another bond issue later this year. That issue wouldn't raise taxes but rather extend a 15-year bond issue they approved in 2011 to extend a 10-year bond issue that … and more »

• Nigeria is set to implement the Paris Agreement with the launch of green bonds – Ventures Africa

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  Nigeria is set to implement the Paris Agreement with the launch of green bonds Ventures Africa “In addition, we are set to launch our first ever Green Bonds in the first quarter of 2017 to fund a pipeline of projects all targeted at reducing emissions towards a greener economy,” said President Buhari. Obi Ugochuku … He reckoned that with an … and more »

• Idaho STEM grants are announced – Bonner County Daily Bee

  Idaho STEM grants are announced Bonner County Daily Bee Approved projects range from electronics and robotics, drones and solar cars, and anatomy and physiology equipment like microscopes and plastic models to water-quality testing kits for analyzing fish habitats, camera trap systems for studying birds and … and more »

• DOE: Watchdogs criticize Perry's Texas jobs record ahead of … – Environment & Energy Publishing

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  DOE: Watchdogs criticize Perry's Texas jobs record ahead of … Environment & Energy Publishing Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry's (R) past efforts to create jobs in Texas are raising questions ahead of his confirmation hearing for Energy secretary on Thursday. Rick Perry's Texas GiveawaysLong Island Press all 19 news articles »

• UAE launches $50m Caribbean renewable energy fund – Trade Arabia

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  UAE launches $50m Caribbean renewable energy fund Trade Arabia Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, director general, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), reflected: “The renewable energy sector stimulates economic growth and employment, it underscores innovation and it capitalises on resources – all leading pillars in … and more »

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• Randolph, LC presidents sign letter urging Trump, Congress to maintain action on climate change – Lynchburg News and Advance

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  Randolph, LC presidents sign letter urging Trump, Congress to maintain action on climate change Lynchburg News and Advance I take from that experience that we can do a better job on our campuses of helping students to see how their learning and the knowledge they gain has relevance in the world. … It isn't just colleges that are dealing with this. … People in every … and more »

• HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: New committee member, incumbent sworn in – Packet Online

  HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: New committee member, incumbent sworn in Packet Online “And we delivered two years of roads maintenance in one year in 2016, while staying within the approved budget, securing more outside grants to help fund this work. “Third, we took concrete action towards selling Pennytown, and hope to complete that …

• 3 Reasons Why Undermining the Paris Climate Agreement Would Be Bad for Business – Center For American Progress

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  3 Reasons Why Undermining the Paris Climate Agreement Would Be Bad for Business Center For American Progress But the right action now will create jobs and boost U.S. competitiveness.” Yet, there are … This has translated into employment in the U.S. solar sector growing 20 percent annually between 2013 and 2015, with a total of approximately 300,000 people … and more »

• Lawmaker's proposal would consolidate New Mexico's early childhood services – Santa Fe New Mexican

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  Lawmaker's proposal would consolidate New Mexico's early childhood services Santa Fe New Mexican ALBUQUERQUE — A Democratic state lawmaker who has long led the fight for more funds to expand prekindergarten programs in New Mexico is now proposing that legislators consolidate all early childhood services into a new Cabinet-level department. State … and more »

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• 10 Magic Valley organizations receive $26000 in PK12 grants – KMVT

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  10 Magic Valley organizations receive $26000 in PK12 grants KMVT Approved projects range from electronics and robotics, drones and solar cars, and anatomy and physiology equipment like microscopes and plastic models to water-quality testing kits for analyzing fish habitats, camera trap systems for studying birds and … 10 Magic Valley Groups Receive STEM GrantsNews Radio 1310 KLIX all 3 news articles »

• Community Bulletin: Park Plaza wins award – Winter Park/Maitland Observer

  Community Bulletin: Park Plaza wins award Winter Park/Maitland Observer LifeStyle Homes, which has been building in Brevard County for more than 32 years, captured a prestigious Platinum Award in the recent 2016 HBCA Parade of Homes for its solar-powered St. Thomas model in Viera. … donated to local Goodwill …

• San Jose students build, deliver 'solar suitcases' to Kenya – The Mercury News

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  San Jose students build, deliver 'solar suitcases' to Kenya The Mercury News PG&E covers the cost of the trip, down to immunizations and substitutes for classes during the teachers' absence, but the Independence students have been fund-raising for the $300 spent to build the compost bin. They're selling the chance to write …

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• Front Page Editorial – The Northfield News

  Front Page Editorial The Northfield News But when it comes to futurity's judgment, the departing governor's boondoggles — such as presiding over the Vermont Health Connect fiasco and the loss of over 8,000 private sector jobs — may cast the longest shadow. … They have hired over 600 new … and more »

• Gov. Cuomo delivers State of the State Address in Buffalo – Legislative Gazette

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  Gov. Cuomo delivers State of the State Address in Buffalo Legislative Gazette Because it's about creating jobs. That's what this is all about, and that's what these REDC's have done extraordinarily well. And it is working. We have invested $4.6B in these Regional Economic Development Councils. We have created 210,000 jobs and in … and more »

• Crystal Financial Provides $26000000 Financing for Gibraltar Capital Advance – Yahoo Finance

  Crystal Financial Provides $26000000 Financing for Gibraltar Capital Advance Yahoo Finance “We needed a financing partner with prior experience in our industry, who would understand and value our track record, to provide a facility that would generate maximum levels of liquidity and fund our growth. … Crystal Financial LLC, a portfolio … and more »

• Iowa governor pushes new plan to defund Planned Parenthood, talks agency cuts – KGAN TV

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  Iowa governor pushes new plan to defund Planned Parenthood, talks agency cuts KGAN TV Republicans filed a bill Monday that would create a state-run program for distributing such funds. It's unclear how that would affect federal dollars and … Working families and job creating businesses across this state want a government that is … Iowa Senate 2017 Opening Day RemarksCaffeinated Thoughts all 123 news articles »

• 640 companies to Trump: Stay the course on clean energy – Mashable

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  640 companies to Trump: Stay the course on clean energy Mashable Nancy Pfund, founder of DBL Partners, which was an early investor in Tesla and Solar City, told Mashable in an interview that the incoming administration should welcome the job creation by businesses that are pouring money into clean technologies. and more »

• GOP returns to storm, steer ship toward fiscal sanity – Montana Standard

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  GOP returns to storm, steer ship toward fiscal sanity Montana Standard Instead of re-building our roads, hiring police officers and proposing pro-growth policies the governor wants to renovate the governor's mansion, install solar panels on government buildings and spend $27 million on a new museum. To add insult to … and more »

• Westchester County Bracing for Closure of Indian Point Nuclear Plant – Wall Street Journal

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  Westchester County Bracing for Closure of Indian Point Nuclear Plant Wall Street Journal Westchester County is bracing for a hit to local employment and revenue after the Indian Point Energy Center shuts down in 2021 after more than 50 years of operation. Democratic Gov. Andrew … Entergy has also agreed to set up a $15 million fund to … Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Will Fully Shut Down By Summer 2021Gothamist all 206 news articles »

• 19 Billion Reasons Why Rick Perry Can't Wait to Give Your Money to Energy Companies – Mother Jones

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  19 Billion Reasons Why Rick Perry Can't Wait to Give Your Money to Energy Companies Mother Jones "The final word on the funds is that they were first and foremost political, to allow [Perry] to stand in front of a podium and say that he was bringing jobs back to Texas," said Craig McDonald, the director of Texans for Public Justice. "From the very … and more »

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