• Voice of the Reader: Councilwoman Bradshaw offers Brightfields opinion – The Southern

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  Voice of the Reader: Councilwoman Bradshaw offers Brightfields opinion The Southern Should we put solar on all the houses in the northeast? Or put solar over public buildings and parking lots? Or do more soil testing? Or build a memorial to those who worked at Koppers? Or help fund community organizations? Or provide job training for …

• Massive School Layoffs, Healthcare, Food Stamp Cuts Populate Scott Walker’s … – PoliticusUSA

  Massive School Layoffs, Healthcare, Food Stamp Cuts Populate Scott Walker's … PoliticusUSA Like other Koch-governed states, Republicans could fund schools and keep bloated-salaried administrators and pathetically underpaid teachers employed if they eliminated tax cuts for the rich and corporations. But that is not something the Kochs will … and more »

• Sharp to cut 6000 jobs, spend over $1.7bn to restructure – Daily Times

  Sharp to cut 6000 jobs, spend over $1.7bn to restructure Daily Times So far, it has exited the European TV market and closed solar-panel businesses in Europe and the United States. One person familiar with the matter previously said Sharp has also asked Japan Industrial Solutions, a corporate turnaround fund, to invest …

• Session Marks Turning Point – Daily Press

  Session Marks Turning Point Daily Press First, with regard to clean energy, which the overwhelming majority of Virginians strongly support, the General Assembly declared solar to be in our public interest. Currently, Virginia lags behind its Mid-Atlantic neighbors when it comes to clean …

• South Portland includes ‘green’ projects in capital improvements plan – Bangor Daily News

  South Portland includes 'green' projects in capital improvements plan Bangor Daily News “As a city councilor, I would support [seeing] a reserve fund for the solar farm to move forward with this project because I think it is so important to our community, so important for job development and where we need to be going as a city,” Smith said. and more »

• Sharp to cut 6000 jobs, spend over $2.3b to restructure – AsiaOne

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  Sharp to cut 6000 jobs, spend over $2.3b to restructure AsiaOne So far, it has exited the European TV market and closed solar-panel businesses in Europe and the United States. One person familiar with the matter previously said Sharp has also asked Japan Industrial Solutions, a corporate turnaround fund, to invest … and more »

• The Future of Electricity (Part 3): To Speed Innovation, Share the Gains Fairly – Huffington Post

  The Future of Electricity (Part 3): To Speed Innovation, Share the Gains Fairly Huffington Post Solar City in turn announced it will now offer cities, college campuses and remote communities its own renewable micro-grids, thus becoming the world's first distributed utility. New reports show that 60 percent of the new … The reclamation of … and more »

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• Pepco, counties reach agreement in pending utility acquisition – Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online

  Pepco, counties reach agreement in pending utility acquisition Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online A $50 million “Green Stability Fund” that could be used for — among other things — energy-efficiency investments, microgrids, water conservation and solar energy. … $4 million to support job training for careers in sustainable energy or energy … and more »

• Testimony offered on Connecticut’s proposed energy legislation – New Haven Register

  Testimony offered on Connecticut's proposed energy legislation New Haven Register “Incentives like preferential parking and reduced charging costs at night will encourage consumers to embrace electric vehicles, said Shannon Smyth, a energy attorney at Connecticut Fund for the Environment. Bill Dornbos, senior … The Acadia Center … and more »

• Santa Cruz job fair March 25: 25 employers, 650 openings – Santa Cruz Sentinel

  Santa Cruz job fair March 25: 25 employers, 650 openings Santa Cruz Sentinel Participating: American Solar Direct, Bay Federal Credit Union, Cabrillo College, Central California Alliance for Health, CineLux Theatres, City of Santa Cruz, County of Santa Cruz, Gulf Coast Enterprises, KSBW-TV, Kelly Services, Manpower, Michael's …

• The lowdown: Berkeley council on homelessness, sewer fee hike, limiting … – Berkeleyside

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  The lowdown: Berkeley council on homelessness, sewer fee hike, limiting … Berkeleyside The money could help fund rental help, job counseling, transportation assistance and reunification with loved ones. The first five boxes are proposed in various locations along Shattuck Avenue. According to the report, the … Staff reports that, since …

• Sonoma County welcomes third energy-retrofit lender – Santa Rosa Press Democrat

  Sonoma County welcomes third energy-retrofit lender Santa Rosa Press Democrat The county and two of its cities — Sonoma and Sebastopol — previously approved contracts that allow two private companies to loan money to residential and commercial property owners for energy-efficient upgrades such as solar installation projects … and more »

• Morris County news and event briefs – Daily Record

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  Morris County news and event briefs Daily Record Individuals who are working but have limited income or are underemployed can take advantage of free occupational training and job search assistance offered by the Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment and Training Services. ETS offers limited income or under …

• Police barricade European Central Bank ahead of protests – 12NewsNow.Com

  Police barricade European Central Bank ahead of protests 12NewsNow.Com The ECB, along with the European Commission and International Monetary Fund, is part of the so-called "troika" that monitors compliance with the conditions of bailout loans for financially troubled countries such as Greece. Those conditions include … and more »

• A Look At New York’s Reforming The Energy Vision (REV) Initiative – CleanTechnica

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  A Look At New York's Reforming The Energy Vision (REV) Initiative CleanTechnica What Will Happen to New York's Renewable Energy Incentives?: The current CEF proposal would fully fund the $1 billion, 10-year NY-Sun Initiative, designed to drive installation of 3,000-plus megawatts of solar power in New York state, along with the …

• Palm Springs Art Museum promotes manager – The Desert Sun

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  Palm Springs Art Museum promotes manager The Desert Sun Adamson held the job since February 2013. La Quinta … Renova Solar, a Palm Desert-based solar installer and SunPower master dealer, has received the SunPower “Residential National Dealer of the Year” award for its outstanding performance in 2014 …

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• RRPS named ‘District of Distinction’ – Albuquerque Journal

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  RRPS named 'District of Distinction' Albuquerque Journal The district, he said, has done a good job of offering his daughters an education that is culturally relevant. … “They built little houses that looked like what they might find in their villages, and attached little LED lights and solar panels to … and more »

• NYS Assembly Budget Establishes Utility Consumer Advocate – WAMC

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  NYS Assembly Budget Establishes Utility Consumer Advocate WAMC Those are all for residential customers.” He says the rate increase could help fund collaborative initiatives such as a solar farm and microgrid program, as part of the PSC's Reforming the Energy Vision initiative. As for whether budget negotiations …

• C-PACE marks successful first two years – Bridgeport News

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  C-PACE marks successful first two years Bridgeport News Two years after it was launched, the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program is rapidly gaining traction with commercial property owners in Connecticut, who are utilizing its long-term financing to fund valuable energy improvements …

• Abengoa closes $660MM financing for 100 MW solar power plant – PennEnergy

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  Abengoa closes $660MM financing for 100 MW solar power plant PennEnergy B/P SM) (Nasdaq: ABGB) has with its partners the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), the Government Employees Pension Fund represented by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and Kaxu Community Trust, closed the non-recourse project financing … Abengoa lands $660m Xina backingreNews Abengoa Closes USD 660 Million Project Financing for Xina Solar One, 100 MW …Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release) all 10 news articles »

• Garden Variety Environmentalism – CounterPunch

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  Garden Variety Environmentalism CounterPunch The organizers did a remarkable job juggling speakers, attendees and all the little things necessary. While suffering from a bigger than usual allergy attack … Not at all promising. The first sign that PIELC was headed down the rabbit hole was the …

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• iShack delivers power (and television) to the people – Mail & Guardian Online

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  iShack delivers power (and television) to the people Mail & Guardian Online In 2013, the iShack project received R17-million from the government's Green Fund, with a target to supply electricity to 1?500 households. … often 'human scale' and off-grid and don't rely on massive enabling infrastructure [and] backbones – are …

• Will India Budget for Clean Energy Development, Green Job Creation? – Energy Collective

  Will India Budget for Clean Energy Development, Green Job Creation? Energy Collective This budget includes the doubling of tax on coal to Rs. 200 ($3.25) per metric ton (which goes to the National Clean Energy Fund to potentially fund clean energy projects) and the development of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF … and more »

• Talk of a Sale Fills a Hippie Haven With Bad Vibes – New York Times

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  Talk of a Sale Fills a Hippie Haven With Bad Vibes New York Times NILAND, Calif. — Over the decades, the legend of Slab City as “The Last Free Place in America” has grown, fed by portrayals in magazines and film as an endless Woodstock. An unregulated squatter settlement, Slab City is home to perhaps 150 year-round …

• Veterans get discount loans for green home improvements through crowdfunding – WPEC

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  Veterans get discount loans for green home improvements through crowdfunding WPEC "It's a quality job with the job that was done. Yes its excellent," McNabb said. … A loan through the Solar Energy Loan Fund, or SELF, that they then crowd-sourced by hundreds of mini loans through a non-profit fundraising site Kiva.org. SELF …

• A Plea for for a More Constructive Climate Debate – Discover Magazine (blog)

  A Plea for for a More Constructive Climate Debate Discover Magazine (blog) I would think that would probably offset any jobs lost in the fossil fuel industry, and it seems that people skilled in working on rigs and refineries would have skill sets transferable to building and maintaining offshore wind generators and other …

• China’s economic evolution causes small town upheaval – WRAL.com

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  China's economic evolution causes small town upheaval WRAL.com The International Monetary Fund expects growth to decline further in coming years. Conditions are worse in areas that relied on steelmaking and other … Chinese leaders have promised to generate new jobs by opening more of the state-dominated economy … and more »

• Silencing skeptics – financing alarmists – Watchdog.org

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  Silencing skeptics – financing alarmists Watchdog.org … have been poured into studies supporting climate alarm, and trillions of dollars have been involved in overthrowing the energy economy” – and replacing it with expensive, inefficient, insufficient, job-killing, environmentally harmful wind, solar … and more »

• Meet the Real Faces of California’s Clean Energy Economy – Huffington Post

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  Meet the Real Faces of California's Clean Energy Economy Huffington Post While training at a local technical school, he volunteered with GRID Alternatives, a national nonprofit that provides job training in solar installation and no- to very-low-cost solar for qualified low-income homeowners. GRID manages SASH, California's …

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• XsunX Comments on Recent Solar Industry Funding Announcements and … – CNNMoney

  XsunX Comments on Recent Solar Industry Funding Announcements and … CNNMoney Google made a similar commitment of late, investing $300 million in a SolarCity fund to finance residential solar projects. Duke Energy, the utility company known for coal-intensive energy production, also turned heads last month … We are confident … and more »

• Hope on fallowed fields – Bellingham Herald

  Hope on fallowed fields Bellingham Herald In November, California voters also approved the $7.12 billion Proposition 1 water bond measure to fund water system improvements, including $2.7 billion for water storage projects, dams and reservoirs. But those improvements are largely for … With …

• Vanguard founder Bogle decries "fat, dumb" asset managers – BizNews

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  Vanguard founder Bogle decries "fat, dumb" asset managers BizNews Even with the ailments that come from being 85 years old and having had a heart transplant 19 years ago, Bogle arrives at work every day itching for a fight with anyone who questions the wisdom of the low-cost index funds he has advocated for four … and more »

• State of the County Address 2015 – Mayor Alan Arakawa – Maui TV News (blog)

  State of the County Address 2015 – Mayor Alan Arakawa Maui TV News (blog) Construction projects have been taking place all over Maui including the 300 million dollar redevelopment of the Maui Lu resort, the ongoing 344 million dollar construction of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, the recently completed Hyatt timeshare … and more »

• Will India Budget for Clean Energy Development, Green Job Creation? – Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)

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  Will India Budget for Clean Energy Development, Green Job Creation? Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) This budget includes the doubling of tax on coal to Rs. 200 ($3.25) per metric ton (which goes to the National Clean Energy Fund to potentially fund clean energy projects) and the development of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF … Clean tech making steady progress in USBlouin News Blogs (blog) all 8 news articles »

• Home improvement program approved in Tulare – Visalia Times-Delta

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  Home improvement program approved in Tulare Visalia Times-Delta The HERO program has financing for solar panels, water-saving technologies, whole-home heating and cooling systems, energy-saving windows and doors, roofing and insulation. The HERO programs has more than 50 … Assessments can be paid off at any time … and more »

• Credit Suisse poaches Prudential’s Thiam for Asian push – Reuters

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  Credit Suisse poaches Prudential's Thiam for Asian push Reuters "Solar Impulse 2", a solar powered plane, at the Ahmedabad airport on the second leg of its epic journey around the world. … "Thiam's background in insurance and asset management suggests Credit Suisse's focus is moving increasingly away from … Credit Suisse poaches Prudential's Thiam for Asia pushBusiness Standard Credit Suisse poaches Thiam of Prudential for Asia pushGulf Times all 648 news articles »

• Michigan’s Energy Policies Are Working. Michiganders Want More Clean Energy … – Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)

  Michigan's Energy Policies Are Working. Michiganders Want More Clean Energy … Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Michigan's current law defines "renewable energy source" to only include such things as wind, solar, hydro, and biomass (i.e. "actual renewable energy"). Rep. Nesbitt's legislation inhibits further … over 8,300 jobs in the renewable energy industry … and more »

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• Rothschild: ‘Turning opportunity into results’ | State of the City – TucsonSentinel.com

  Rothschild: 'Turning opportunity into results' | State of the City TucsonSentinel.com I'd like to thank my colleagues on the City Council, Interim City Manager Martha Durkin – who's doing a great job – city staff, my staff, and the many individuals and organizations who worked with our office on a number of initiatives last year and … and more »

• Grown in NY program connects farmers with consumers – Wyoming County Free Press

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  Grown in NY program connects farmers with consumers Wyoming County Free Press $300,000 in matching grant funding for farmers would provide on-the-job training to aspiring farmers through the Cornell Cooperating Farm Apprenticeship. • $1 million would aid in the creation of a Farm Bank, which would link new farmers with public … 'Grown in New York' Initiative Will Strengthen Agriculture IndustryLansing Star all 2 news articles »

• Bullet Points: Gov. McCrory’s NC budget proposal – WXII The Triad

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  Bullet Points: Gov. McCrory's NC budget proposal WXII The Triad RALEIGH, N.C. —Highlights of Gov. Pat McCrory's $21.5 billion spending plan released Thursday for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Unless otherwise noted, the dollars amounts are for the 2015-16 year only. For spending changes, figures are for amount spent or … McCrory proposes slow growth state budgetAsheville Citizen-Times Quick look at 1st year of McCrory's 2-year NC budget planWRAL.com UPDATE: Gov. McCrory unveils $21 billion budget planWECT-TV6 all 237 news articles »

• These "Unstoppable Trends" Are Creating Ever-Stronger Profit Opportunities – Nasdaq

  These "Unstoppable Trends" Are Creating Ever-Stronger Profit Opportunities Nasdaq The company is in the news for its $300 million investment in solar energy, which will allow it a hefty federal tax credit as a tax-equity investor in the Solar City Corp. fund. The investment comes on the heels of a massive breakthrough in solar panel …

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• The Carbon Brief Interview: Ed Davey – Carbon Brief (blog)

  The Carbon Brief Interview: Ed Davey Carbon Brief (blog) We saw from the auction of the CFDs [ contracts for difference] just last week that the costs of offshore wind are coming down faster than people expected, the costs of onshore wind are continuing to tumble, the costs of solar are continuing to tumble … and more »

• ‘Grown in New York’ Initiative Will Strengthen Agriculture Industry – Lansing Star

  'Grown in New York' Initiative Will Strengthen Agriculture Industry Lansing Star albany2 120 Senator Mike Nozzolio, along with members of the Senate Republican Conference today unveiled the new "Grown in New York" multi-part plan to help meet consumers' demands for locally-grown food, support local farmers in their efforts to …

• McCrory proposes slow growth state budget – Asheville Citizen-Times

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  McCrory proposes slow growth state budget Asheville Citizen-Times The budget would fully fund costs of expected public school enrollment increases and keep teacher assistants on the job. However, funding for the state Department of Public Instruction, which oversees K-12 education in the state, would drop 10 percent. Quick look at 1st year of McCrory's 2-year NC budget planWRAL.com UPDATE: Gov. McCrory unveils $21 billion budget planWECT-TV6 all 166 news articles »

• Carmanah Technologies Announces the Appointment of Evan Brown as CFO – MarketWatch

  Carmanah Technologies Announces the Appointment of Evan Brown as CFO MarketWatch Over the past 15 years Evan Brown has held senior financial positions both in Canada and internationally. Evan, originally from Victoria, BC, obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in British Columbia and early in his career was part of Deloitte … and more »

• Parents, teachers, students beg to save Linwood school programs – Press of Atlantic City

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  Parents, teachers, students beg to save Linwood school programs Press of Atlantic City Resident Mike Pellegrino, the athletic director in the Egg Harbor Township School District, suggested the district consider looking for new sources of revenue to save programs, such as charging an activity fee, adding solar or becoming a school choice … and more »

• Fitch Rates Lincoln Electric System’s 2015A Revs ‘AA’; Affirms Various Others – MarketWatch

  Fitch Rates Lincoln Electric System's 2015A Revs 'AA'; Affirms Various Others MarketWatch … resources better positions the utility to meet existing and proposed environmental regulations. LES most recently added an additional 173MW of wind capacity through two, 25-year purchase power agreements, as well as a 5MW community solar project. and more »

• Markets, States, and the Green Transition – The American Prospect

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  Markets, States, and the Green Transition The American Prospect Unless government intervenes on the supply side—to promote the innovation that is too risky for private entrepreneurs—and on the demand side—to accelerate creation of mass markets for green sources of energy—private industry cannot get the job done … and more »

• The Future of Work – Huffington Post

  The Future of Work Huffington Post While technological developments have always threatened jobs, this historically has been seen as a concern for small segments of the labor force, whose resistance to change has been labelled luddite, referencing the 19th century artisans who smashed …

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• Markets Live: Rio, banks drag shares lower – Sydney Morning Herald

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  Markets Live: Rio, banks drag shares lower Sydney Morning Herald A million-dollar cash fund is only going to earn $25,000 which is less than the pension, so investors have got to put the money to work." Ms Allfrey said hitting 6000 could be spurred on by merger and acquisition activity in the sharemarket, after … and more »

• As Tesla Gears Up for SUV, Investors Ask Where the Profits Are – Bloomberg

  As Tesla Gears Up for SUV, Investors Ask Where the Profits Are Bloomberg Ziegler loves everything about his all-electric, $107,000 Tesla, including that he recharges its batteries using solar panels in the trees above his house. That lessens his …. Fath, who runs the Growth Stock Fund, says the shares will do OK even if … and more »

• Martone, MacGillvray win seats in Springfield – Rutland Herald

  Martone, MacGillvray win seats in Springfield Rutland Herald Voters also approved setting up a demolition reserve fund to support the town's efforts to cut down on blighted properties in town, and agreed to fund it with $100,000. They also gave the go-ahead for the Select Board to negotiate with solar developers …

• Korean Rice and Its Economic Lessons for Morocco – Morocco World News

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  Korean Rice and Its Economic Lessons for Morocco Morocco World News As good disciples of the Washington Consensus (the International Monetary Fund and World Bank), Morocco's successive governments since independence have followed this advice in letter and spirit, so effectively that I have often looked forward to …

• Read the full text of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address – PennLive.com

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  Read the full text of Gov. Tom Wolf's budget address PennLive.com For example, why are we paying Wall Street managers hundreds of millions of dollars to manage our pension fund? That doesn't …. Not long ago, we were one of the top wind and solar-producing states in the country, using the green economy to create jobs. Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Big Investments in Renewable Energy and …The Equation: Blog of the Union of Concerned Scientists (blog) Gov. Tom Wolf unveils state budgetFOX43.com Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Seeks Billions in Higher Taxes for Schools, Tax …NBC 10 Philadelphia all 488 news articles »

• Illinois governor seeks to slash efficiency, energy programs – Midwest Energy News

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  Illinois governor seeks to slash efficiency, energy programs Midwest Energy News The renewable energy trust fund provides rebates to residents for wind and solar installations. The pot also includes money collected for supplemental … The sweeping and zeroing out of the Renewable Energy Resources Trust Fund means that state … and more »

• Scott Walker wants to end funding for renewable energy program – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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  Scott Walker wants to end funding for renewable energy program Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The program also funds research in other energy disciplines, including power generation and energy efficiency. Last year, Johnson Controls, the state's largest company, opened an energy storage research lab on the UW campus. Along with wind, solar and …

• Business news in brief – Arkansas Online

  Business news in brief Arkansas Online The two Silicon Valley companies are teaming up on a fund expected to finance $750 million in residential solar projects across 14 states and the District of Columbia, which the companies said last week would be the largest nest egg of its kind. Google …

• Despite Net Metering Veto, West Virginia’s Solar Industry Close to Collapse – CleanTechnica

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  Despite Net Metering Veto, West Virginia's Solar Industry Close to Collapse CleanTechnica … to advance the cause of solar in states from Arizona to West Virginia. TUSK has denounced the attacks on net metering as a “profit grab” and “utility greed,” arguing that such moves fly in the face of a free market economy and the drive to boost … and more »

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• Partial shutdown? House rejects Homeland Security funding – Yahoo News

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  Partial shutdown? House rejects Homeland Security funding Yahoo News Airport security checkpoints would remain staffed, immigration agents would be on the job, air marshals would do their work and Coast Guard patrols would sail on. Of the department's 230,000 employees, an estimated 200,000 would remain at work, either … and more »

• Bobby Jindal’s state budget proposal for next year: An initial overview – NOLA.com

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  Bobby Jindal's state budget proposal for next year: An initial overview NOLA.com Other tax credits would be affected include for wind and solar systems, research and development projects, theater and arts projects, sugarcane trailer conversions, milk producers, historic residential rehabilitations and vehicles conversions to … and more »

• Google’s big new solar investment – SFGate

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  Google's big new solar investment SFGate Combined with debt financing raised by SolarCity, Google's money will form the basis of a $750 million fund to cover SolarCity's up-front costs of installing solar arrays on customers' homes. The San Mateo company typically leases solar arrays to its … Google to invest $300 million to Help SolarCity Install Solar Panels on 25000 …West Texas News all 104 news articles »

• Morning Word: Martinez Doesn’t Want to Win a Burrito – Santa Fe Reporter

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  Morning Word: Martinez Doesn't Want to Win a Burrito Santa Fe Reporter The first of four winter storms has slammed into the New Mexico. There are almost 250 delays and closings around the state and icy slick roads are making driving conditions difficult. If you have flight plans you better check online before heading to …

• USDA Rural Development to host free seminar on rural energy for America … – Longview News-Journal

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  USDA Rural Development to host free seminar on rural energy for America … Longview News-Journal Renewable energy and energy efficiency systems provide a significant opportunity to increase local revenue and the economic yield of land while bolstering the local job market. Energy efficiency improvements are a … This funding was used for projects … USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT TO HOST FREE SEMINAR ON RURAL …Gilmer Mirror all 6 news articles »

• Hyperloop’s 1st home may be Central Valley eco-utopia – SFGate

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  Hyperloop's 1st home may be Central Valley eco-utopia SFGate Elon Musk's “hyperloop” system for high-speed travel may debut in a long-planned, solar-powered city that a former book publisher wants to build from scratch in the Central Valley. The proposed hyperloop, whose passengers would ride in pods racing … and more »

• National Science Foundation renews funding for U. Center for Complex Materials – The Daily Princetonian

  National Science Foundation renews funding for U. Center for Complex Materials The Daily Princetonian NSF program officer Daniele Finotello said that it is necessary to fund these centers to promote the type of interdisciplinary research required to make advances in materials research. “In order to tackle a very complex … They are dedicated, but …

• ‘State of the Town:’ Walter proposes cutting assessor; GOP chair possibly out – Riverhead News Review

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  'State of the Town:' Walter proposes cutting assessor; GOP chair possibly out Riverhead News Review Eliminating three elected assessor positions and replacing them with two appointed positions could leave assessor Mason Haas, who's also the town Republican leader and has been at odds with Mr. Walter in recent years, without a job. The supervisor also … and more »

• Why Republicans Shouldn’t Mock Solar Power in 2016 – The New Republic

  Why Republicans Shouldn't Mock Solar Power in 2016 The New Republic On Thursday, SolarCity announced it will create a $750 million fund—$300 million of it from Google—to install rooftop solar in 14 states plus D.C., helping homeowners cut their utility bills. Earlier in February, Apple announced its own ambitions to … and more »

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• Wal-Mart eyes ‘phase three’ of its sustainability plan, critics want more – The City Wire

  Wal-Mart eyes 'phase three' of its sustainability plan, critics want more The City Wire “Despite making a public commitment to sustainability nine years ago, Wal-Mart still favors dirty coal-generated electricity over solar and wind, because the company insists on using the cheapest power it can find.” Many other retailers, including … and more »

• Making progress on energy efficiency – Florida Times-Union

  Making progress on energy efficiency Florida Times-Union The colleges often start with a revolving fund that is replenished from part of the savings. PROGRESS ON ROADS, BRIDGES. The collapse … But there may be more promising uses of solar energy through low-scale projects that in turn feed excess energy …

• Coffee Co. Commission Supports Ft. Rucker – WTVY, Dothan

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  Coffee Co. Commission Supports Ft. Rucker WTVY, Dothan MORE THAN 17-HUNDRED MILITARY POSITIONS AND 700-CIVILIAN JOBS WOULD BE LOST. … He has given several companies hundreds of millions of dollars in a failed attempt to make solar panels. Under your president, he had ordered enough ammunition for the DHS …

• National monuments fuel innovation – The Hill (blog)

  National monuments fuel innovation The Hill (blog) … Pete Rive of Solar City, Alex Laskey of Opower, believes these new monuments are prime examples of the expansion of cultural and recreational opportunities so important to the growth and culture of entrepreneurial, job-creating companies in the …

• Shirley voters defeat zoning articles – Nashoba Publishing

  Shirley voters defeat zoning articles Nashoba Publishing Article Five sought an easement for National Grid to sink a power line from an overhead utility pole and run it under Walker Road to access a solar facility on the other side. The vote was a formality for licensing purposes. The power company already … and more »

• Why Chevron Is Helping Fund STEM Education – TIME

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  Why Chevron Is Helping Fund STEM Education TIME Like many people, I believe the U.S. education system needs to do more to get kids interested in math and science, as technology sits at the heart of new job creation and is impacting our lives in ways none of us could have imagined 50 years ago. and more »

• Is Oil Becoming Obsolete – UK Progressive Magazine

  Is Oil Becoming Obsolete UK Progressive Magazine For example, John D. Rockefeller built an enormous fortune on oil, but today his heirs are selling their fossil fuel investments: “The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is joining a coalition of philanthropists pledging to rid themselves of more than $50bn in … and more »

• Vanishing water, fewer jobs, but still hope in the Central Valley – Sacramento Bee

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  Vanishing water, fewer jobs, but still hope in the Central Valley Sacramento Bee In November, California voters also approved the $7.12 billion Proposition 1 water bond measure to fund water system improvements, including $2.7 billion for water storage projects, dams and reservoirs. But those improvements are largely for future … and more »

• Deeper Ties to Corporate Cash for Doubtful Climate Researcher – New York Times

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  Deeper Ties to Corporate Cash for Doubtful Climate Researcher New York Times “Southern Company funds a broad range of research on a number of topics that have potentially significant public-policy implications for our business,” said Jeannice M. Hall, a spokeswoman. The company declined to answer detailed questions about its … and more »

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