• GE – General Electric Company: GLOBAL CONSORTIUM TO DELIVER … – The Wall Street Transcript

  GE – General Electric Company: GLOBAL CONSORTIUM TO DELIVER … The Wall Street Transcript I congratulate both the Coalition and the ALP on restoring the policy certainty needed to enable investment and job creation. This decision has immediately unlocked half a billion dollars of direct foreign investment into Australia," said Culbert. "The … and more »

• $500K grant approved for large solar array – Foster’s Daily Democrat

  $500K grant approved for large solar array Foster’s Daily Democrat ReVision proposed to use the funds to install a 640-kilowatt solar panel grid on land in Lee owned by Durham. The (PUC) … “We're looking at where we get our energy and what kind of energy we're consuming, with an emphasis on local job creation.”. and more »

• What after Robert Halliday’s Insider Unload of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ … – OctaFinance.com

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  What after Robert Halliday's Insider Unload of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ … OctaFinance.com A total of 52 funds closed their positions in Applied Materials Inc De and 242 reduced their holdings. There were 111 funds that created … stock for 1.04 million shares. Point View Financial Services Inc. disclosed it had acquired a stake worth 3.89 … and more »

• After the Deluge – The New Republic

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  After the Deluge The New Republic The Turkey Creek section of Gulfport, Mississippi, a predominantly African-American neighborhood of century-old shotgun houses and one-story cottages surrounded by pine forest and freshwater marsh, is a small place with a long history of what people …

• Pulse of the Peninsula: Clinton sets out progressive bonafides – The Island Now

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  Pulse of the Peninsula: Clinton sets out progressive bonafides The Island Now How many people find a good job…How many families get ahead and stay ahead. “I didn't learn this from politics. I learned it from my own family…. My mother taught me that everybody needs a chance and a champion.” Hillary Clinton, who kept her … and more »

• Column: State spending growth slowed while prioritizing tax dollars – Stillwater Gazette

  Column: State spending growth slowed while prioritizing tax dollars Stillwater Gazette During the session, the House finalized spending proposals on agriculture and the environment, jobs and energy, K-12 Education, and Legacy funding. A capital investment bill which will fund several pressing construction projects was also passed.

• Southwest ATC announces donation, unveils new center – St. George Daily Spectrum

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  Southwest ATC announces donation, unveils new center St. George Daily Spectrum The donation will help fund vital classroom and lab equipment on the new campus in Cedar City , school officials said. "The Larry H. & Gail … "The Miller Family Foundation donation will help us accomplish our mission, which is to provide education …

• These risks could derail China’s bull run – CNBC

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  These risks could derail China's bull run CNBC Analysts largely attribute the dramatic plunge to a raft of initial public offerings (IPOs) that locked up an estimated 6.7 trillion yuan ($1.1 trillion) worth of funds, as well as regulatory efforts to rein in excessive levels of leverage. Meanwhile … and more »

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• US-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue / Act on Climate: Celebration of … – US Department of State (press release)

  US-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue / Act on Climate: Celebration of … US Department of State (press release) And literally there are millions of jobs to be created, unbelievable opportunities in solar, solar thermal, wind, hydro alternatives – in all the alternative and renewable fuels. And I would just close by saying to people if you accept the science … and more »

• How wind & solar could benefit from low oil prices – Utility Dive

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  How wind & solar could benefit from low oil prices Utility Dive Though there is presently “a slight uptick” in prices, indications from reliable market-watchers like the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund see the price settling at some point “around $70 per barrel to $80 per barrel,” although they … and more »

• Sunset of solar subsidies shadows SolarCity – Watchdog.org

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  Sunset of solar subsidies shadows SolarCity Watchdog.org But behind the solar-energy provider's allure of celebrity owner Elon Musk (of PayPal, Space X and Tesla Motors) and lightning-speed growth – its construction of a $750-million improbably-named “gigafactory” in New York – is a company trying … and more »

• State Future Funds – Center For American Progress

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  State Future Funds Center For American Progress Microgrids and distributed generation that use renewable energy, such as wind and solar, can help to improve energy system reliability while also reducing carbon pollution and improving air quality. Similarly, expanding public transit … State Future … and more »

• California climate plan has inland condemning coastal elitism – Bradenton Herald

  California climate plan has inland condemning coastal elitism Bradenton Herald "Families losing their jobs cannot afford solar panels on their homes when they can no longer afford their homes because they have no job," state Sen. Jeff Stone, a Republican from Riverside County, told colleagues during a … This year's legislation … and more »

• Sharp issues shares to banks while CEO survives calls to resign – PV-Tech

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  Sharp issues shares to banks while CEO survives calls to resign PV-Tech Sharp's shareholders in Japan have approved a bank bailout for the ailing business, while the company's CEO has come under fire despite managing to hold on to his job. According to reports from international news outlets including Reuters and … A … and more »

• Does Cleveland Know the Secret to Building Wealth Without Gentrification? – Next City

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  Does Cleveland Know the Secret to Building Wealth Without Gentrification? Next City An important aspect of the strategy is that each of the Evergreen cooperatives is obligated to pay 10 percent of its pretax profits back into the fund to help seed the development of new jobs through additional co-ops. Thus, each business has a …

• ‘She’s fought some hard battles’ – Dallas Morning News

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  'She's fought some hard battles' Dallas Morning News Haverlah (center) speaks with Colin Meehan (left), director of regulatory and public affairs for First Solar, and Cyrus Reed (right), conservation director of the Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter, following their testimony duriong the April 20 House …

• California’s "Grand Experiment" in Climate Policy Is Working – Huffington Post

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  California's "Grand Experiment" in Climate Policy Is Working Huffington Post A report from my colleagues at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) gives a terrific analysis of a program which has been operating steadily for two years, and now covers 85 percent of California's carbon emissions – including the transportation sector … and more »

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• Mars New Year’s celebration blasts off – Butler Eagle (subscription)

  Mars New Year's celebration blasts off Butler Eagle (subscription) ADAMS TWP — Dr. Julielynn Wong likes to tell people that her job involves operating “Star Trek replicators.” Although she's actually referring to a 3-D printer, the technology once thought of as purely science-fiction now is being used to plan … and more »

• President Obama Concludes Visit, But Will Be Back In SoCal Saturday – FOX 11 Los Angeles

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  President Obama Concludes Visit, But Will Be Back In SoCal Saturday FOX 11 Los Angeles Obama also used the 23-minute speech to recount his accomplishments as president — including the improved economy; increased production of wind and solar power; rising high school graduation rates; fewer people without health insurance; and cutting … and more »

• Enbridge Reaches Agreement to Transfer Canadian Liquids Pipelines Business … – MarketWatch

  Enbridge Reaches Agreement to Transfer Canadian Liquids Pipelines Business … MarketWatch The consideration that Enbridge will receive upon closing will be $18.7 billion of units in the Fund structure, comprised of $3 billion of Fund units and $15.7 billion of equity units of Enbridge Income Partners L.P. (EIPLP), currently an indirect … and more »

• Time capsule; minister upsets teachers; watching mayflies – Arizona Daily Star

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  Time capsule; minister upsets teachers; watching mayflies Arizona Daily Star Dave Heineman. A spokeswoman for the system said the increase will help cover business costs such as insurance, salaries and utilities, as well as the expense of adding more faculty positions. "It was a very considered, difficult decision," said … and more »

• The mayor vs the mogul – Politico

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  The mayor vs the mogul Politico Yes, Bloomberg Businessweek had made a splash since Bloomberg bought it in December 2009 — winning awards and offering eye-popping covers with airplanes mating in midair or a struggling hedge-fund guy with a flaccid arrow pointing downward from his … and more »

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• The Coalition is engaging in double talk on climate policy – it has no other … – The Guardian

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  The Coalition is engaging in double talk on climate policy – it has no other … The Guardian And if the prime minister's public declaration that he'd really like to reduce “these things” even further wasn't enough to kill the industry, a group of anti-wind senators are doing their best to impose enough red tape and regulation and RISK to … Abbott government's windfarm commissioner pledge 'a new low'The Guardian all 72 news articles »

• Moody’s assigns definitive ratings to Australian Consumer Loan ABS issued by … – Moodys.com (press release) (subscription)

  Moody's assigns definitive ratings to Australian Consumer Loan ABS issued by … Moodys.com (press release) (subscription) Another notable feature of the transaction is the high proportion of receivables relating to solar energy. While historical performance data for solar energy receivables is limited to only a few years, we expect the performance of these receivables to … and more »

• The grand schemes of Biju and Saritha to dupe an NRI – onmanorama

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  The grand schemes of Biju and Saritha to dupe an NRI onmanorama The Aranmula Police registered a case against Radhakrishnan and Sarita on June 18, 2013 on a complaint by Baburaj, who alleged that the duo tricked him into paying Rs 1.60 lakh for installing a solar panels and Rs 1,17,40,000 for making him the … and more »

• South County EMS safe from budget cuts – The Recorder

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  South County EMS safe from budget cuts The Recorder “The bottom line is that we've done a good job managing your money. The last thing we wanted to do was present an underfunded budget and we've achieved that goal,” Russo said. “Give us the opportunity, level fund us for next year. At the end of the day … Deerfield votes to maintain same budget for South County EMSGazetteNET all 2 news articles »

• Pedaling to Tomorrow: Could an Electric Bike Kick-Start the Future of … – CALIFORNIA

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  Pedaling to Tomorrow: Could an Electric Bike Kick-Start the Future of … CALIFORNIA A 2013 U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group report declared that a six-decade trend of rising per capita driving has screeched to a halt. “The Driving Boom is over,” the …. my garage along with the e-bike. I also have a solar converter there …

• Energy and Environmental Law Update for June 15, 2015 – The National Law Review

  Energy and Environmental Law Update for June 15, 2015 The National Law Review Interior-EPA Spending The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies approved June 10 a measure to fund the Environmental Protection Agency, the Interior Department, and other agencies for fiscal year 2016. …. 28 … and more »

• HERO financing program helps homeowners save water, energy – Del Mar Times

  HERO financing program helps homeowners save water, energy Del Mar Times Some of HERO's most popular products include solar panel installations, whole-home heating and cooling systems, energy-saving windows and doors, roofing and insulation. The HERO Program's … Cities and counties benefit through economic stimulus and …

• Lodi City Council passes budget for 2015-16 – Lodi News-Sentinel

  Lodi City Council passes budget for 2015-16 Lodi News-Sentinel In his introduction to the draft budget, he noted that General Fund revenues are projected to exceed their historic high of $45.5 million in the 2007-08 fiscal year. In 2015-16, the city is projecting $46.7 million — 7.2 percent growth in revenues … and more »

• Eden Prairie lawmakers reflect on special session – SW News Media

  Eden Prairie lawmakers reflect on special session SW News Media Selcer said while the bill weakened incentives for people to use solar energy, she was pleased that the Minnesota Investment Fund and the Job Creation Fund, which the state has used to partner with businesses, was again funded, and that funding for …

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• East Sooke energy project to bring warmth – Sooke News Mirror

  East Sooke energy project to bring warmth Sooke News Mirror Now, East Sooke's Beecher Bay First Nations Sci'anew (Cheanuh) community is jumping on that wagon as well, thanks to a $400,000 grant from the B.C. government's First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund. The bold new energy … And unlike other …

• Capital outlay delayed by politics | by Rep. Jason Harper – New Mexico Political Report

  Capital outlay delayed by politics | by Rep. Jason Harper New Mexico Political Report … through the capital outlay bill. The long-standing precedent was that the governor would decide funding for statewide projects, such as major road repairs, while the House and Senate would fund projects of critical importance in their districts … and more »

• Mali: Abu Dhabi Development Fund to finance a hybrid solar energy project – Medafrica Times

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  Mali: Abu Dhabi Development Fund to finance a hybrid solar energy project Medafrica Times The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) signed a $ 9 million loan agreement with the Malian Government to finance the construction of a hybrid solar power plant in Mali. The agreement signed this week-end articulates ADFD's commitment to support …

• Grateful for The Hateful: Telluride and the Tarantino Effect – San Juan Independent

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  Grateful for The Hateful: Telluride and the Tarantino Effect San Juan Independent For those whose job it is to keep their eye on Telluride's reputation and bottom line, this is the stuff of legends, and it translates into the kind of publicity that money can't buy. “From a tourism perspective, the ripple effects of having The … and more »

• The End of Coal? – ABC Online

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  The End of Coal? ABC Online VALERIE ROCKEFELLER, CHAIR, ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND: Australia's an extremely progressive country that has been an international player on so many issues. It is baffling to me why the current Australian Government is stuck in the past, rather … and more »

• Stocks end lower after weekend Greek debt talks collapse – MarketWatch

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  Stocks end lower after weekend Greek debt talks collapse MarketWatch Greece and its creditors have yet to agree on a reform package that would unlock the last 7.2 billion euros ($8.06 billion) remaining in Greece's bailout fund ahead of a €1.5 billion payment due to the International Monetary Fund at the end of the month. and more »

• GDP’s Wicked Spell – Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)

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  GDP's Wicked Spell Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) Through regulatory mechanisms newly designed at Bretton Woods and the United Nations (the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and an international System of National Accounts), growth defined by GDP became the pre-eminent goal of national … and more »

• Mission accomplished on Louisiana budget? Lots of issues remain – The New Orleans Advocate

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  Mission accomplished on Louisiana budget? Lots of issues remain The New Orleans Advocate “From where we were when we began this session, $1.6 billion in the hole, higher education about to collapse, health care almost non-existent, you have done a magnificent job,” Alario told senators. … Among their final votes Thursday, legislators … and more »

• The Search for MH370 Unravels – Daily Beast

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  The Search for MH370 Unravels Daily Beast (Consider, for example, the web site of the solar-powered airplane, Solar Impulse, now attempting a world-girdling flight, where you can see, via live streaming, every movement of the instruments and controls.) Having said that, Sir Tim's frustration … and more »

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• Urban Farming Is Booming in the US, but What Does It Really Yield? – Global Voices Online

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  Urban Farming Is Booming in the US, but What Does It Really Yield? Global Voices Online The US Department of Agriculture doesn't track numbers of city farmers, but based on demand for its programs that fund education and infrastructure in support of urban ag projects, and on surveys of urban ag in select cities, it affirms that business …

• Citi Celebrates 10th Annual Global Community Day as More Than 77000 … – Stockhouse

  Citi Celebrates 10th Annual Global Community Day as More Than 77000 … Stockhouse To support children affected by the recent earthquakes in Nepal, more than 2,000 volunteers in Malaysia will participate at Charity Family Day Carnivals in Kuala Lumpur and Penang to raise funds for the United Nations Children's Fund. In Hong Kong … and more »

• Fiber backbone bringing broadband to Western Massachusetts – Boston Globe

  Fiber backbone bringing broadband to Western Massachusetts Boston Globe Now that her Leverett home is hooked up to the fiber network, Wall has sold her house in Medford, where she lived half the time because her job as a solar energy consultant often required higher speeds than she could get in Leverett. She's taking the … and more »

• Business calendar – Florida Times-Union

  Business calendar Florida Times-Union Beaches Business Association, 11:30 a.m., Jacksonville Beach Public Golf Course clubhouse, Penman Road. Speaker: Melissa Landoll of web.com on “How to Drive Traffic to Your Website.” $8, lunch. (904) 476-0607 or bbajax.org. District 1 Meet and Greet, …

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• Dellinger to leave garrison command – The Fort Campbell Courier

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  Dellinger to leave garrison command The Fort Campbell Courier “We did that because we really wanted to improve customer service and improve the way people feel about their job, and about their interface with the community and the Soldiers and Families,” he said. …. The projects developed under Dellinger's watch … and more »

• Mayor: Suggest ‘outside the box’ ways – The Chronicle

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  Mayor: Suggest 'outside the box' ways The Chronicle Officials have cut unnecessary spending, eliminated positions through attrition, and applied for grant money. As a result, the budget has come in below the state tax cap, the fund balance has grown and the village's bond rating has been upgraded, the … and more »

• Day After Greece Rally, Market Still Healthy – TheStreet.com

  Day After Greece Rally, Market Still Healthy TheStreet.com The indices did a nice job of holding on to Wednesday's gains but the problem recently has been lack of forward progress. Holding steady is good but the bulls need to … Biotechnology, retail, builders and solar energy names are leading while oil and … and more »

• Southwest NM Council of Governments receives $250000 grant – Albuquerque Journal

  Southwest NM Council of Governments receives $250000 grant Albuquerque Journal Udall and Heinrich helped lead a task force — initially convened by former U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman in 2010 — that led to this grant award, which will fund an innovative initiative to promote job creation by expanding energy efficiency and …

• Mass. Lawmakers Propose a $5 Billion Pension Fund Cleansing – InsideClimate News

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  Mass. Lawmakers Propose a $5 Billion Pension Fund Cleansing InsideClimate News Massachusetts has "taken important steps over the last decade to transition away from fossil fuels," he said. Downing noted that the state is first in the nation in energy efficiency and in clean-energy job growth. He then praised the state's uptake in … and more »

• Two Helena city commissioners won’t seek re-election; filing deadline is July 2 – Helena Independent Record

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  Two Helena city commissioners won't seek re-election; filing deadline is July 2 Helena Independent Record “The biggest challenge to Helena right now is working to bring more of the residential growth in the greater community into city limits, especially to be able to fund emergency services and better afford community infrastructure,” he wrote in an email …

• Mark Dayton highlights St. Paul Park rail collision ahead of special session – TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press

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  Mark Dayton highlights St. Paul Park rail collision ahead of special session TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Mark Dayton visited the east metro site of a weekend train collision on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to better fund rail safety improvements — one of several priorities the Democratic governor has outlined as he and the Legislature gear up for a special … Dayton puts spotlight on train crash to make case for special session …Minneapolis Star Tribune Dayton highlights rail collision ahead of special sessionLa Crosse Tribune all 348 news articles »

• County Council declines tax abatement for $8 million solar farm – WTHITV.com

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  County Council declines tax abatement for $8 million solar farm WTHITV.com Then we need something in return and that would be jobs. This supplied one job,” Thomas said. Also tonight, the council did vote to allocate 650 thousand dollars to county road work. Although it's from the rainy day fund which is just a specific … and more »

• WACO Community School Dist. uses solar energy to power schools – KWQC-TV6

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  WACO Community School Dist. uses solar energy to power schools KWQC-TV6 Superintendent Darrell Smith said the idea came from local turkey and hog operations using solar panels to save money on their energy bills. “We're producing a lot of power right now,” said Superintendent Smith, listening to the solar … “It takes …

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• New Report Shows EPA’S Proposed Carbon Regulations Will Create Tens Of … – ThinkProgress

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  New Report Shows EPA'S Proposed Carbon Regulations Will Create Tens Of … ThinkProgress The report looks not only at direct employment — for instance, coal mining positions that will be lost, or solar industry jobs created — but also at indirect employment, such as a waitressing job in a mining town or railroad jobs affected by … and more »

• Testimony regarding the fiscal year 2016 budget – United Federation of Teachers

  Testimony regarding the fiscal year 2016 budget United Federation of Teachers Newly dedicated time for professional development and newly created teacher leadership positions are empowering educators to improve their skills. Similarly, the dedication of time for parent engagement is … Our schools are moving forward despite the … and more »

• Boston expands goat-powered landscaping program – Boston Globe (subscription)

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  Boston expands goat-powered landscaping program Boston Globe (subscription) The workers contracted by the city last year to clear out two acres of overgrown brush and invasive plants at an urban wild in Hyde Park didn't do such a baaa-d job. So the landscaping … People golfing on the city-owned course will be able to see the … and more »

• Dayton highlights rail collision ahead of special session – Washington Times

  Dayton highlights rail collision ahead of special session Washington Times Mark Dayton visited the site of a weekend train collision on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to better fund rail safety improvements – one of several priorities the Democratic governor has outlined as he and the Legislature gear up for a special session as … and more »

• Udall, Heinrich Announce New Investment in Southwest NM Economic … – RealEstateRama (press release)

  Udall, Heinrich Announce New Investment in Southwest NM Economic … RealEstateRama (press release) Udall and Heinrich helped lead a task force — initially convened by former U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman in 2010 — that led to this grant award, which will fund an innovative initiative to promote job creation by expanding energy efficiency and … and more »

• Jubilee Destroying Education System – AllAfrica.com

  Jubilee Destroying Education System AllAfrica.com Jubilee promised to increase the number of schools in disadvantaged areas and restrict class sizes to a maximum of 40 pupils; provide solar powered laptops and free milks; raise the transition rate from primary to secondary schools to 90 per cent …

• THE LATEST: G-7 pledges more job training for women – Tucson News Now

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  THE LATEST: G-7 pledges more job training for women Tucson News Now Merkel said at the Group of Seven summit in Germany on Monday that Greece needs to agree to take steps to straighten out its finances and economy, as it negotiates with other eurozone countries and the International Monetary Fund for more bailout loan … and more »

• Lawmakers regroup to mull public projects, tax incentives – taosnews

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  Lawmakers regroup to mull public projects, tax incentives taosnews The proposed bill would provide $45 million in funding for highway projects from money taken from the state's general fund and borrowed from severance tax bonds. Martinez and House Republicans wanted all of that funded with severance bonds, while … and more »

• States Confront Wide Budget Gaps Even After Years of Recovery – New York Times

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  States Confront Wide Budget Gaps Even After Years of Recovery New York Times School programs and class sizes could be affected if education funds are reduced. And some states may have to … Tax-cut proponents counter that their states have been held back by slow economic growth on the national level, and that keeping taxes low … and more »

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• Power Play: Energy legislation stalled, state’s electricity future up for grabs – Chicago Tribune

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  Power Play: Energy legislation stalled, state's electricity future up for grabs Chicago Tribune Byron Nuclear Generating Station on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, near Bryon, Ill. As Illinois grapples with a growing energy crisis, companies like Excelon want electricity users to pay about $2 more a month to help fund what the company says are several … and more »

• Fitch Downgrades Mississippi Power to ‘BBB+’; Southern’s Outlook Revised to … – MarketWatch

  Fitch Downgrades Mississippi Power to 'BBB+'; Southern's Outlook Revised to … MarketWatch Southern has issued $1.5 billion in equity over 2013 – 2014 to fund a substantial portion of Kemper cost overruns, which has been a key ratings driver supporting the company's 'A' IDR and Stable Outlook until now. However, Fitch believes that … and more »

• Wall St dips as jobs report stronger than expected | Reuters – Firstpost

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  Wall St dips as jobs report stronger than expected | Reuters Firstpost U.S. stocks slipped on Friday after data showed that U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in May and wages picked up, signs of momentum in the economy that could revive expectations of an interest rate hike in September. Nonfarm payrolls increased by … Wall Street opens lower after jobs dataChannel News Asia Wall St dips as jobs report stronger than expectedBusiness Standard all 10 news articles »

• Red Cross raised millions for Haiti, built six homes – PhillyVoice.com

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  Red Cross raised millions for Haiti, built six homes PhillyVoice.com The projects include repairing 4,000 homes, giving several thousand families temporary shelters, donating $44 million for food after the earthquake, and helping fund the construction of a hospital. "Millions of Haitians are safer, healthier, more … and more »

• New UN climate fund to take risks to promote green tech – WHBL Sheboygan

  New UN climate fund to take risks to promote green tech WHBL Sheboygan OSLO (Reuters) – A new United Nations fund set up to help developing nations tackle climate change will take bigger risks than many international lenders to promote innovative green technologies, the head of the fund said on Friday. Hela Cheikhrouhou … and more »

• Futures stay lower after job report – optionMONSTER Research

  Futures stay lower after job report optionMONSTER Research Two developments have occurred in Europe. Greece delayed a $338 million payment to the International Monetary Fund, buying another week to negotiate with creditors as $4.4 billion of maturities loom next Friday. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting … and more »

• 600000 deaths caused in Africa by lack of electricity, but continent has huge … – Mail & Guardian Africa

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  600000 deaths caused in Africa by lack of electricity, but continent has huge … Mail & Guardian Africa It calls on the international community to help finance a new $20bn fund to provide low-cost solar panels for the two thirds o that lacks access to energy on the continent. … Looking at the global data, there are clear areas of future possibilities … and more »

• The Morning Risk Report: Companies Trim Golden Parachutes – Wall Street Journal (blog)

  The Morning Risk Report: Companies Trim Golden Parachutes Wall Street Journal (blog) SEC probes activist funds over whether they secretly acted in concert. The Securities and … European authorities imposed sharp tariffs on three Chinese solar-panel manufacturers, kicking them out of a pact signed with the Chinese industry that allows …

• Shimkus: Climate change adaptation makes more sense than carbon reduction – STLtoday.com

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  Shimkus: Climate change adaptation makes more sense than carbon reduction STLtoday.com If they start going offline, trying to replace that generation with straight renewables, which is really solar and wind, is really just not doable. We're just not there yet. Might something eventually come together with Senate legislation, and are we … and more »

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• Franklin High students hammer home gift for homeless – The Seattle Times

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  Franklin High students hammer home gift for homeless The Seattle Times Sawhorse qualified for a grant from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture to help fund its Nickelsville partnership. The organization also started an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign in mid-March, surpassing its initial goal of $32,205 by almost $7,000 …

• Elon Musk’s Hyperloop to Break Ground: 5 Things to Know – National Geographic

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  Elon Musk's Hyperloop to Break Ground: 5 Things to Know National Geographic In 2013, Ahlborn launched JumpStartFund, a crowdfunding and crowdsourcing model. He's used it to attract experts with day jobs at universities and companies such as Boeing and SpaceX who moonlight on the project in exchange for future profits. The team … and more »

• Wrap ‘n’ Ride – Connect Savannah.com

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  Wrap 'n' Ride Connect Savannah.com “I wanted to create something that's as durable as your favorite blue jeans,” explains the 31 year-old former book editor who quit her job in 2009 to pursue art and independence. Speaking of … Always an outdoorsy type, Neece's sustainable sensibility … and more »

• Clean Energy Fund succeeds with university collaboration – The Olympian

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  Clean Energy Fund succeeds with university collaboration The Olympian The fund included $15 million for four utility-scale smart grid demonstration projects. Avista received $3.2 million to test a … The batteries collect and store energy when wind and solar energy are abundant, and then distribute that energy whenever …

• Column: Putting a value on clean energy – Westfair Online

  Column: Putting a value on clean energy Westfair Online “That is why Bridgeport was the first municipality in Connecticut to pass a resolution to offer C-PACE to give organizations, business owners and job creators a tool to lower their energy costs and help the environment.” Being able to offer C-PACE …

• Governor Cuomo Announces $181 Million to Fund Projects Generating … – LongIsland.com

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  Governor Cuomo Announces $181 Million to Fund Projects Generating … LongIsland.com Over the past four years through the attraction and growth of solar energy-related companies to New York State, it has created over 800 skilled jobs. In 2012, TSEC secured space to house a characterization lab and office space for advanced … and more »

• Spoiler alert: Greece won’t default. Not this week, at least. – Politico

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  Spoiler alert: Greece won't default. Not this week, at least. Politico As Athens faces a Friday deadline to repay €301 million to the International Monetary Fund, the world is again on tenterhooks, waiting to see whether Greece wins another reprieve. The spoiler answer is “yes.” After five years of rescue operations and … and more »

• The Juncker fund: EU shows the money – Politico

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  The Juncker fund: EU shows the money Politico The proposal includes some €8 billion in seed money directly from the EU budget — most of which would have come from two existing investment projects near and dear to the hearts of many Eurocrats: Horizon 2020, a separate, €80 billion investment fund … and more »

• Newsflash: It’s going to be Hillary vs Jeb – Politico

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  Newsflash: It's going to be Hillary vs Jeb Politico Neither candidate can simply lean on their name. Hillary can't blithely point to Bill's record of job growth to explain how she would tackle this decade's seemingly intractable challenges of flat wages, crushing student debt and runaway global carbon … and more »

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