• Make Solar Great Again – pv magazine USA (press release) (blog)

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  Make Solar Great Again pv magazine USA (press release) (blog) … highlights an important question for the solar industry. Can solar manufacturing be lured back to the United States and the West, and if that happens, will it be an engine of job creation that carries with it broader prosperity? …. And while … and more »

• Tech Stock Roundup: iPhones, A.I., Self-Driving Cars and More – Zacks.com

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  Tech Stock Roundup: iPhones, A.I., Self-Driving Cars and More Zacks.com In June this year, Apple requested its iPhone assemblers Pegatron and Foxconn to evaluate the feasibility of making the devices in the U.S. While Pegatron refused outright on cost considerations, Foxconn has decided to do the job. The study is … But … and more »

• America Knows Better: Addressing Climate Change Is Good Business – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  America Knows Better: Addressing Climate Change Is Good Business Environmental Defense Fund (blog) The opportunity to create new American jobs in the transition to clean energy is tremendous. There are now more jobs in solar energy than in coal mining, and the number of solar jobs has grown more than 20 percent in each of the last three years … Move over Trump: People are at the heart of the climate fightThomson Reuters Foundation Why The U.S. Should Stay In The Paris Climate AgreementHuffington Post MARRAKECH ACTION PROCLAMATION FOR OUR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT We … – unfcccunfccc all 364 news articles »

• Will President Trump Break President Obama's Mars Promise? – Madison.com

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  Will President Trump Break President Obama's Mars Promise? Madison.com I still have the same sense of wonder about our space program that I did as a child. It represents an essential part of our character — curiosity and exploration, innovation and ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and doing it before … Donald Trump expected to slash Nasa's climate change budget in favour of sending humans back to the moon – and …Telegraph.co.uk all 73 news articles »

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• Despite Trump's skepticism, nearly 200 countries pledge to keep fighting climate change – Los Angeles Times

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  Despite Trump's skepticism, nearly 200 countries pledge to keep fighting climate change Los Angeles Times Developed countries agreed in Paris to mobilize at least $100 billion a year by 2020 to help poorer counterparts cope with climate change and transition their economies to cleaner energy sources, such as wind and solar. … clear in public statements … COP22 headlines: what did Marrakech climate summit deliver?Climate Home all 1,896 news articles »

• Beaumont Solar Expands and Opens New Office in Providence, Rhode Island to Service Local Customers and Meet … – PR Web (press release)

  Beaumont Solar Expands and Opens New Office in Providence, Rhode Island to Service Local Customers and Meet … PR Web (press release) To support this goal, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) created the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) which provides grants and loans for solar projects, and the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) that enables energy producers to sell their generation …

• What will a Trump presidency mean for Florida's environment? – Miami Herald

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  What will a Trump presidency mean for Florida's environment? Miami Herald Everglades restoration, the largest environmental project ever undertaken in the nation's history, is essentially a giant infrastructure job. And many of the solutions to climate change in … It costs billions and employs thousands of jobs, just like … and more »

• An open letter to President-elect Trump on clean energy – GreenBiz

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  An open letter to President-elect Trump on clean energy GreenBiz For nearly two decades, we've been tracking and chronicling the transition to a clean-energy economy. While we know that we don't see eye-to-eye with you on all of the issues, we wanted to send you the following "open letter" to update you on the … and more »

• Viewpoint: Midwest no longer Rust Belt, now Production Belt – Lansing State Journal

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  Viewpoint: Midwest no longer Rust Belt, now Production Belt Lansing State Journal And, despite the myth that manufacturing jobs don't pay well, the truth is that the compensation of the typical U.S. manufacturing worker is $81,289 annually, including pay and benefits. Today's manufacturing … Advanced manufacturing can also pave … and more »

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• Retirees enjoy ranching, agriculture in Laurel Hill – Crestview News Bulletin

  Retirees enjoy ranching, agriculture in Laurel Hill Crestview News Bulletin “I retired from an office job to a real job,” said Randy, a former chief financial officer for an aerospace corporation. Tracey is a retired schoolteacher. Although they aren't from farming … by contacting USDA's Natural Resources Conservation …

• Dems look to 'Joe' to build consensus – Cranston Herald

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  Dems look to 'Joe' to build consensus Cranston Herald He was recommended for the job of campaign manager for Gina Raimondo's first run for elective office. After a morning of talks, the future state general treasurer liked what she heard and Shekarchi was ready to take on the campaign of a political …

• The Future Of Sex Prosthetics: This Retainer Is Designed For Better Fellatio – Co.Exist

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  The Future Of Sex Prosthetics: This Retainer Is Designed For Better Fellatio Co.Exist Ku's blow job devices, though, are practical. They're designed for action, not looks, and unlike, say, a hearing aid, they are designed to benefit another person, not the wearer. As part of its exhibition, the London Science Gallery ran a workshop for … and more »

• Totem Power Unveils Solar, Storage, EV Charging Concept for Smart Cities – Greentech Media

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  Totem Power Unveils Solar, Storage, EV Charging Concept for Smart Cities Greentech Media Clean energy solutions need not be limited to rooftops and control rooms, according to the founders of Totem Power, a Bedford, N.Y.-based startup that emerged yesterday from stealth mode. Instead, CEO Brian Lakamp envisions a future where city … and more »

• Are solar barnraisings and "voluntary gas taxes" the future of renewables incentives? – Treehugger

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  Are solar barnraisings and "voluntary gas taxes" the future of renewables incentives? Treehugger Not only did the volunteers install the solar panels, but it was the community that came together to raise the money to fund the project in the first place. Members of a group called Voluntary Gas Tax have been paying a discretionary 50 cent "tax" on …

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• Will Trump Discover Why So Many Americans Were Left Behind? – Forbes

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  Will Trump Discover Why So Many Americans Were Left Behind? Forbes These management actions in turn gave rise to “serious social problems (loss of jobs, stagnating income, growing inequality) and eventually a decline of the public sector (an inability to fund health and pensions, or investments in 'the commons' such … and more »

• L'Anse swears in council members – Daily Mining Gazette

  L'Anse swears in council members Daily Mining Gazette The council authorized spending about $10,000, which along with grant and incentives of about the same amount, will fund LED lighting throughout the water plant and pump house, as well as the wastewater treatment plant, where solar power pods will be …

• Does your company have a presidential transition strategy? – GreenBiz

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  Does your company have a presidential transition strategy? GreenBiz Actually, if you peek at Trump's campaign website, he technically doesn't have a climate agenda, but an energy agenda that specifically includes rescinding "all job-destroying Obama executive actions." That's code for executing anything adopted to … Letter from Marrakesh: is China the world's new climate leader?The Ecologist all 880 news articles »

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• Driving the Midwest – TechCrunch

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  Driving the Midwest TechCrunch The perfect avatar of this cross between art and commerce is Drive Capital, a boutique investment fund situated at the mouth of the Short North Arts District. They pay lip service …. Sadly, the return of manufacturing to the heartland, at least the …

• Week Ahead On Wall Street: Tesla And Solar City Tie-Up Goes To A Vote, More Retailers Share Earnings – Forbes

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  Week Ahead On Wall Street: Tesla And Solar City Tie-Up Goes To A Vote, More Retailers Share Earnings Forbes Billionaires Carl Icahn, David Tepper and other big hedge fund managers must disclose their holdings as of the end of the third quarter in 13F filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Carmakers show off their new models at the Los Angeles … and more »

• Amid a tide of red on electoral map, West Coast remains defiantly blue – Las Vegas Sun

  Amid a tide of red on electoral map, West Coast remains defiantly blue Las Vegas Sun The election of Trump prompted street protesters in the liberal bastions of California to call for secession from the union — and a promise from Shervin Pishevar, a Silicon Valley investor, to fund a #calexit campaign, as it has become known on social …

• Science and technology under a Trump presidency – PBS NewsHour

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  Science and technology under a Trump presidency PBS NewsHour Donald Trump has said he would “cancel” the Paris climate agreement, the United Nations deal to curb greenhouse gases and fund adaptations to climate change, which some scientists view as a possible death rattle for global climate policy. Michael … and more »

• Solar Ready Vets Trains Veterans for Jobs in Booming Solar Industry – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  Solar Ready Vets Trains Veterans for Jobs in Booming Solar Industry Environmental Defense Fund (blog) Last year, former Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) staffer and Marine veteran Stephanie Kline wrote about Solar Ready Vets, showing how it prepares veterans for careers as solar system installers, sales representatives, system inspectors, and other …

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• Solar Ready Vets Trains Veterans for Jobs in Booming Solar Industry – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  Solar Ready Vets Trains Veterans for Jobs in Booming Solar Industry Environmental Defense Fund (blog) Last year, former Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) staffer and Marine veteran Stephanie Kline wrote about Solar Ready Vets, showing how it prepares veterans for careers as solar system installers, sales representatives, system inspectors, and other …

• Unfunded or undone: A Trump presidency eyes California policies – CALmatters

  Unfunded or undone: A Trump presidency eyes California policies CALmatters “We will be reaching out to federal, state and local officials to evaluate how a Trump presidency will potentially impact federal funding of ongoing state programs, job-creating investments reliant on foreign trade, and federal enforcement of laws … and more »

• What the Future Looks Like with a Climate Change Denier in the White House – VICE

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  What the Future Looks Like with a Climate Change Denier in the White House VICE McKibben said even the "slow incrementalism" of a Hillary Clinton administration would have been an obstacle, and the job of activists would have been to "push her to do much more, and fast." By contrast, Trump's policy proposals … According to Tom … Trump bodes well for farms and coal mines; trade deals in perilChicago Tribune Here's how Donald Trump might bring the U.S. back to the climate 'dark ages'ZME Science Coal resurgent, renewables in retreat after Trump electionWorkBoat (blog) InsideClimate News –RenewEconomy all 364 news articles »

• Maine legalizes marijuana for recreational use – WKYT

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  Maine legalizes marijuana for recreational use WKYT I still have the same job I have had since Reagan was in office and don't plan any changes. That is unless new import taxes screw things up for me … Proposition 64 outlines a 15 percent excise tax on all retail marijuana sales to help fund the … and more »

• Udupi: UPCL expansion – Villagers demand job opportunities for local youths – Daijiworld.com

  Udupi: UPCL expansion – Villagers demand job opportunities for local youths Daijiworld.com We have an opportunity to generate solar power instead of the expansion of UPCL," he said. The meeting was held … M G Nagendra, Kurkalu gram panchayat member said, "The villagers of Kurkalu did not get any benefits of CSR fund. People are facing …

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• Nessie hunter who has devoted 25 years to finding the loch monster – STV News

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  Nessie hunter who has devoted 25 years to finding the loch monster STV News In 1991, while in his 20s, he gave up his house, his girlfriend and job in the family burglar alarm company to move to the Highlands and embark on his career as a full-time monster hunter. "To me the beauty … He does his washing up in a metal bucket …

• Coal Resurgent, Renewables in Retreat After Trump Win – Bloomberg

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  Coal Resurgent, Renewables in Retreat After Trump Win Bloomberg … and solar power — languishes. In his only major energy policy speech ahead of the elections, Trump said that he would rescind “job-destroying” environmental regulations within 100 days of taking office and cancel the climate deal reached last year … and more »

• Last Word on an old rivalry, Nov. 9 – Virginia Gazette

  Last Word on an old rivalry, Nov. 9 Virginia Gazette A couple of weeks ago, a football game was played between the University of Virginia and University of North Carolina and that game was touted as the oldest rivalry in the South. For years, many of us were led to believe that the University of Richmond …

• Solar Amendment 1 flames out – Florida Politics (blog)

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  Solar Amendment 1 flames out Florida Politics (blog) “Florida's big power companies tried to pull a fast one on voters and trick them into amending our State Constitution to make it more costly to put solar on your roof,” said Susan Glickman, Florida director of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action … Election Day Almost Gaff FreeCapitol News Service all 177 news articles »

• Vermont Yankee sale optimism tempered by questions – vtdigger.org

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  Vermont Yankee sale optimism tempered by questions vtdigger.org “This is something my administration has advocated for, and as a governor who is from Windham County, I can tell you that it would be a major positive for the economy and for jobs in southern Vermont,” Shumlin said of the accelerated schedule. “I am … and more »

• A Cleantech Investor's Policy Advice for the Next US President – Greentech Media

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  A Cleantech Investor's Policy Advice for the Next US President Greentech Media Passing a “Clean Jobs Transition Act” is one of the policies the next administration needs to push for. This legislation would require coal companies to fund solar training programs and assist with program enrollment as part of their bankruptcy … and more »

• USA, You're Embarrassing Us (+ Donald vs Hillary on Economy, Climate, Taxes …) – CleanTechnica

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  USA, You're Embarrassing Us (+ Donald vs Hillary on Economy, Climate, Taxes …) CleanTechnica While the design of a campaign website is organized in a certain way for various reasons, it's also worth noting that “Environment” is the #3 issue in Clinton's “Issues” menu bar — only behind “Economy and jobs” (which every candidate basically has to … and more »

• Trump, Clinton and the great jobs challenge – News from Al Jazeera – Aljazeera.com

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  Trump, Clinton and the great jobs challenge – News from Al Jazeera Aljazeera.com Are Clinton's and Trump's economic promises realistic and can they resolve basic challenges facing American capitalism? and more »

• APS, pro-solar group together spend $6 million on Arizona … – pv magazine USA (press release) (blog)

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  APS, pro-solar group together spend $6 million on Arizona … pv magazine USA (press release) (blog) The competition to fund these races comes as Commissioner Tobin is found to be soliciting money for his side job. and more »

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• Chico State club makes big dreams come true with tiny homes – Action News Now

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  Chico State club makes big dreams come true with tiny homes Action News Now “To it along with the design process and the construction process and so there's a lot of experience I gain from the club." Construction costs were paid for through donations and grants. ''The grant that we got is through the sustainability fund on …

• Trident Tech's addition seen as turning point for Charleston aerospace industry – Charleston Post Courier

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  Trident Tech's addition seen as turning point for Charleston aerospace industry Charleston Post Courier Thornley said the Charleston region has made great strides in growing its aerospace industry, but employers still complain about a lack of skilled workers and more must be done to promote advanced manufacturing jobs. She hopes the training center will … and more »

• House District 40: John Forbes – DesMoinesRegister.com

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  House District 40: John Forbes DesMoinesRegister.com Iowa must continue to support programs which promote alternative energy, such as wind and solar. An alternative energy future will provide good paying jobs and protect our quality of life. 2. Healthcare: The initial months of Iowa's new managed care …

• Amidst the negative-ad blitz — Bullock, Gianforte do have a positive agenda – KTVH

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  Amidst the negative-ad blitz — Bullock, Gianforte do have a positive agenda KTVH Gianforte, a software entrepreneur from Bozeman, says his top priority will be creating more high-wage jobs in the state, by getting government out of the way as much as possible. “That means the responsible development of natural resources, value … and more »

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• Amidst the negative-ad blitz — Bullock, Gianforte do have a positive agenda – KPAX-TV

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  Amidst the negative-ad blitz — Bullock, Gianforte do have a positive agenda KPAX-TV “And we'll do it just as I insisted the previous two legislative sessions – leaving money in the bank, a rainy day fund, for when things are challenging,” he said. Gianforte, a software entrepreneur from Bozeman, says his top priority will be creating … and more »

• Stratford Library programs and events – Stratford Star

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  Stratford Library programs and events Stratford Star … environmental justice, and renewable energy to “Help a Neighbor Out.” The goal is to educate Stratford residents on the financial and environmental benefits of solar. … Stratford Library and the Goodwill Career Center offer this free workshop …

• Bill Cole, candidate for Governor of West Virginia – The Fayette Tribune

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  Bill Cole, candidate for Governor of West Virginia The Fayette Tribune If you want to talk about jobs, when you replace hopelessness with hope and start training our kids and counseling our kids all the way down to elementary school, who come from impossible situations, we got ahold of them and tell them we have a job … and more »

• “The nutria did it!” and four other reasons lawmakers are letting Big Oil off the hook – The Lens

  “The nutria did it!” and four other reasons lawmakers are letting Big Oil off the hook The Lens How many people die in the solar industry? How many people die doing coastal restoration? … And there are thousands of jobs to be had in robust coastal restoration projects that the oil industry could and should fund. The old politics of kowtowing to … and more »

• 27th Congressional District: Collins faces Kastenbaum in re-election bid – MPNnow.com

  27th Congressional District: Collins faces Kastenbaum in re-election bid MPNnow.com Too often, government over-regulates and overtaxes our small-business owners crushing the good-paying job opportunities that these businesses provide. "We must enact legislation that incentivizes businesses to grow and expand. That is why I introduced … and more »

• Race for House District 118: Q&A with Phelps, Kasiar on higher education – Daily Egyptian

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  Race for House District 118: Q&A with Phelps, Kasiar on higher education Daily Egyptian Forty-six percent of the energy in Illinois is from coal, 46 percent is from nuclear and only eight percent comes from solar and wind. I am a … My opponent, the incumbent Phelps, has almost $1 million in his campaign fund — $1 million for a $70,000 … and more »

• St. Lawrence County explores solar campaign for homeowners – WatertownDailyTimes.com

  St. Lawrence County explores solar campaign for homeowners WatertownDailyTimes.com “The intent of doing this is to provide community members with cheap, clean energy and spur job growth,” Mr. Paige said during the most recent Finance Committee meeting. “It costs the county nothing and it comes with a … Combined with the success of …

• The World's Renewable Energy Capacity Now Beats Out Coal – Co.Exist

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  The World's Renewable Energy Capacity Now Beats Out Coal Co.Exist There's still a long way to go—a massive, one-gigawatt solar farm with the same capacity as a couple of coal power plants can't deliver the same amount of energy, because the coal plants can run 24 hours a day. The same goes for wind farms. So despite … and more »

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• Sharp Predicts First Profit in Three Years on Costs Cuts – Bloomberg

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  Sharp Predicts First Profit in Three Years on Costs Cuts Bloomberg While the 289 billion yen rescue package brought the Japanese company back from the brink of bankruptcy, Sharp now needs to prove it can revamp its liquid-crystal display business, stem losses in the solar panel operations and reverse a decline in … and more »

• On the issues: Rail shows differences between candidates for governor – Concord Monitor

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  On the issues: Rail shows differences between candidates for governor Concord Monitor An economic feasibility study conducted by the state estimated a rail line will create 5,600 new jobs, and Van Ostern frequently quotes the project's price tag between $3 million and $4 million. Sununu and … He supports directing state funds toward … and more »

• Solar panels evolve with attractive architectural integration – OC Housing News

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  Solar panels evolve with attractive architectural integration OC Housing News Taking advantage of the expansion of inexpensive solar panels, the State of California, eager to avoid a repeat of the rolling blackouts of the early 00s, and generally on the forefront of green energy initiatives, passed legislation requiring new … Tesla Solar | TeslaTesla all 638 news articles »

• Benefits Of Rooftop Solar Power Largely Exceed Net Metering Costs … – Progress Illinois

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  Benefits Of Rooftop Solar Power Largely Exceed Net Metering Costs … Progress Illinois Rooftop solar power's benefits to the environment and electric grid largely exceed the costs of "net metering" programs, according to a recent report from the … and more »

• Subsidy culture undermines UK's green industry – Financial Times

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  Subsidy culture undermines UK's green industry Financial Times Recent events in the renewables sector — including attempts to reduce the burden of this support — have sparked concern among participants over consumers' declining willingness to fund this enormous exercise in job creation. It is why the industry is … and more »

• The truth behind Bloom Energy's sweet deal in Delaware – The News Journal

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  The truth behind Bloom Energy's sweet deal in Delaware The News Journal Had this money not gone to Bloom, they said, it would have gone to an out-of-state wind or solar company that would not have created any jobs in Delaware. "The surcharge is paying for energy created in Delaware as opposed to going …. other states in …

• Automation, the hitch in vows to bring back manufacturing? | The … – Sacramento Bee

  Automation, the hitch in vows to bring back manufacturing? | The … Sacramento Bee In the 1960s, Lehigh Valley high school graduates had a lot of options. and more »

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