• What Is Obama Proposing For The US Energy Budget? – International Business Times

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  What Is Obama Proposing For The US Energy Budget? International Business Times Fossil fuel-supporters say subsidies to renewable energy producers like wind and solar are wasteful, and Obama's “all-of-the-above” energy policy doesn't pan out in his budget because they say support for oil, gas and coal is lacking. Thomas … Jack … and more »

• Is clean energy technology booming? Five reasons it is. – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  Is clean energy technology booming? Five reasons it is. Environmental Defense Fund (blog) The handful of solar companies that didn't make it tend to grab more headlines. But on the whole, the solar industry has grown by leaps and bounds in terms of job creation, generating capacity, and investor confidence. 2. Federal grants are leading to … and more »

• Hydrogenics Corporation (USA) (HYGS) news: Hydrogenics’ CEO Discusses Q4 … – Seeking Alpha

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• Illinois tops in local renewable energy buys – Rockford Register Star

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• State commended for local renewable energy buys – The State Journal-Register

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• Business news and markets: as it happened – March 7, 2014 – Telegraph.co.uk

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  Business news and markets: as it happened – March 7, 2014 Telegraph.co.uk 15.55 The FTSE's climb following the US strong jobs data was short-lived, and the index is now down 0.87pc after Russian energy giant Gazprom's threat to cut off gas to Ukraine. Gazprom warned Kiev of "a return to the …. Coastal towns hit by floods … and more »

• Treasuries Slide on US Jobs Growth as US Stocks Fluctuate – Businessweek

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• Why SunEdison (SUNE) Is Up Today – TheStreet.com

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• Cerberus and Safeway Strike $9 Billion Deal – New York Times

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• The Path Forward In American Space – 2014 Edition – Space Ref (press release)

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  The Path Forward In American Space – 2014 Edition Space Ref (press release) Fully fund solar electric propulsion missions for exploration (disclaimer is that I work in this area and could personally benefit). However, it is beneficial to the …. However, as they say in the south, don't do a half baked job about it. Our … Choices: NASA FY 2015 BUDGET – ISS, Russia, SLS, Commercial Crew AND …Space Safety Magazine all 30 news articles »

• Markets Live: Upbeat data lifts stocks – Sydney Morning Herald

  Markets Live: Upbeat data lifts stocks Sydney Morning Herald 4:41pm: It is all right for China to slightly miss the government's 7.5 per cent economic growth target this year as long as enough jobs are created, the finance minister Lou Jiwei says, stressing that a healthy labour market is more important. … Lou … and more »

• How the Liberal Budget Will Harm Taxpayers – Huffington Post Canada

  How the Liberal Budget Will Harm Taxpayers Huffington Post Canada Everything from the Green Energy Act that subsidizes wind and solar through artificially high rates for consumers, to the billion dollars flushed away for cancelled gas plants in Mississauga and Oakville, this government's botched policies have caused … and more »

• How To Find Your Power – Chapelboro.com

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• Asia Pacific Market: Stocks rise on Ukraine diplomacy – Business Standard

  Asia Pacific Market: Stocks rise on Ukraine diplomacy Business Standard Investors are still monitoring developments in Ukraine, but the focus is shifting to a slew of economic news late this week, culminating with ECB rate decision and press conference later today and Friday's U.S jobs report for February. BoE will also … and more »

• Asian shares spike upp, euro hobbled ahead of ECB – Solar News PH

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• Mosaic crowdsources solar installation for homeowners – San Francisco Chronicle

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• Crowd-funding solar for your home – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

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  Crowd-funding solar for your home San Francisco Chronicle (blog) But until now, the solar projects funded by small, individual investors through Mosaic's website have gone on schools, a jobs training center and other facilities — not houses. To date … Investors won't know the homeowners whose panels they fund … and more »

• China flirts with bond default, rattling makets – CNBC.com

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• Framingham Designated a Green Community; Awarded $300000 from State – Patch.com

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• China’s Stock-Index Futures Rise After Growth Target Unchanged – Bloomberg

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• County, Friends of the Zoo, break ground on Arctic Passage, launch final … – hngnews.com

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• Warren Buffett’s Politically Incorrect Investments Underperformed The S&P 500 … – Seeking Alpha

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• Obama budget doubles down on push for global warming fund – Daily Caller

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• Unexpected Africa: Investigating New Ways to Think About the Continent – New York Times (blog)

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• Q&A: Ann Callis, U.S. House, 13th District – Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

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• Agency-by-agency summary of Obama budget – Albany Times Union

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• IFC, Thomas Lloyd set $330-M lending facility for RE projects – Manila Bulletin

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• Asheville Urban Farms aims to feed the world – News Record and Sentinel

  Asheville Urban Farms aims to feed the world News Record and Sentinel Asheville Urban Farms is a model of an efficient farm, a teaching tool, and a commerce-generating machine in an unassuming former solar-panel manufacturer's warehouse by the French Broad River. Within 10,000 … “They did a wonderful job of re …

• Big Island mayor delivers 2014-15 budget proposal – khon2.com

  Big Island mayor delivers 2014-15 budget proposal khon2.com This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $412,608,475, and includes the operations of eleven of the county's special funds as well as the general fund. This FY 2014-2015 budget is $9,403,477 or 2.3 percent larger than the … and more »

• PNM Resources Inc (PNM) news: PNM Resources Management Discusses Q4 … – Seeking Alpha

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• NRG Energy Inc (NRG) news: NRG Energy’s CEO Discusses Q4 2013 Results … – Seeking Alpha

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• Stansley’s exit from UT raises questions – Toledo Blade

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  Stansley's exit from UT raises questions Toledo Blade Mr. Stansley was also board chairman of Rocket Ventures LLC, a $22.5-million venture-capital fund that recently returned to the Toledo Regional Growth Partnership after being jointly run with the university. “I don't want to … Neither Mr. Stansley …

• Lipinski Promotes Policies to Give a Boost to Entrepreneurs and Spur Job … – Chicago Tribune

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• Changes make wind plans unlikely – Carolinacoastonline

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• Lyme School Again On Ballot – Valley News

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• Musk’s $5 billion Tesla gigafactory may unleash bidding war – Dallas Morning News

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  Musk's $5 billion Tesla gigafactory may unleash bidding war Dallas Morning News Tesla Motors Inc.'s plan to build what co-founder Elon Musk bills as the world's largest battery factory could shake up the power industry and trigger a bidding contest between states eager for the 6,500 jobs the $5 billion investment could create. The … Today's Trending Ticker has been "driving" higher all yearYahoo Finance (blog) Tesla Motors Inc's plans for massive US$5B battery 'gigafactory' could spark …Financial Post $5B Tesla factory may unleash bidding warFinance and Commerce all 889 news articles »

• China Ending Its Subsidies Prompting Forecasts for Slower Growth – San Francisco Chronicle

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• Nevada location, renewables could help it snag Tesla Gigafactory – Reno Gazette Journal

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• Crack open in case of an emissions crisis – Business Spectator

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• Brown proposes college loans for children of immigrants here illegally – Baltimore Sun (blog)

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• China’s Subsidies End Prompts Forecasts for Slower Growth – Bloomberg

  China's Subsidies End Prompts Forecasts for Slower Growth Bloomberg For the steel, glass, paper, auto-parts, solar and food-processing industries, direct and indirect subsidies may exceed more than 30 percent of their industrial output, said Usha Haley, co-author of “Subsidies to Chinese Industry: State Capitalism … and more »

• Tiny houses for the homeless: an affordable solution catches on – Christian Science Monitor

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  Tiny houses for the homeless: an affordable solution catches on Christian Science Monitor Panza used the time to fund raise and build an outreach campaign to win over the public. They had the support of legions of volunteers, mostly from local churches, who had staffed the camp. "Having hundreds of [residents] get to know people that were … and more »

• White House budget: Why politicians and the press pay attention, even if some … – The Plain Dealer

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• SunEdison Enters UK Solar Market With 56MW Portfolio – Energy Matters

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• Star Shots: Best photos from Feb. 24 – Kansas City Star

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  Star Shots: Best photos from Feb. 24 Kansas City Star Keith Myers — The Kansas City Star Kansas City, Kan., mayor Mark Holland (left) and Kansas City mayor Sly James came together Monday afternoon, Feb. 24, 2014, to sent off the bid to host the 2016 Republican National Convention. The event was staged … and more »

• Mayor: State of City is healthy as community looks forward – Twinsburg Bulletin

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  Mayor: State of City is healthy as community looks forward Twinsburg Bulletin More than 350 jobs were added to the city workforce in 2013, Procop said, through the addition of employees at Windstar, the Cleveland Clinic, AssuraMed, Leiden Cabinets and Giesecke and Devrient, as well as the addition of new companies Professional …

• Ralph Nader wants a billionaire to run for president. And he has a list. – Washington Post (blog)

  Ralph Nader wants a billionaire to run for president. And he has a list. Washington Post (blog) Why he probably won't: Last year, during the government shut down, Arnold and his wife gave $10 million to keep Head Start programs for low income children running while government funds were cut off. Were he looking to segway into the political realm … and more »

• The President’s climate policy should focus on renewable energy R&D – eco-business.com

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  The President's climate policy should focus on renewable energy R&D eco-business.com The Obama administration needs to have stronger political muscle in climate policies, like focus the climate effort on the research and development of less expensive and more efficient solar cells and energy storage systems, instead of paltry … and more »

• NCE Live News Updates Tuesday 25 February: Growth money remains unspent … – New Civil Engineer

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• Two African companies amongst the 2nd Round recipients Mobile Enabled … – BusinessGhana

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• Hosts’ real Olympic challenge: after the games – Marietta Times

  Hosts' real Olympic challenge: after the games Marietta Times LONDON (AP) — For athletes and spectators at Sochi, it's time to pack up. But for the host cities, the real challenge begins with the end of the Olympics. How do they continue to use the expensive stadiums after the party's over? What happens to the … and more »

• SolarCity Corp (SCTY) news: SolarCity’s CEO Discusses Q4 2013 Results … – Seeking Alpha

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• Austin-based solar energy company HelioVolt suspends operations – Austin American-Statesman

  Austin-based solar energy company HelioVolt suspends operations Austin American-Statesman In addition to money from SK Group, HelioVolt was awarded up to $1 million from the state-administered Texas Enterprise Fund in 2008, with the governor's office at the time saying the plant would create nearly 160 jobs and $62 million in capital … HelioVolt looks to find alternatives after losing support of major investorPV-Tech all 10 news articles »

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• Creating work: that’s a job for government – Sydney Morning Herald

  Creating work: that's a job for government Sydney Morning Herald In the case of renewable energy based on solar and wind power, announcing an inquiry into whether the renewable energy target of 20 per cent electricity generation from renewable sources should be maintained has generated sufficient uncertainty to … and more »

• Ramirez dialing in on Lowell CM job? – The Sun

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• Alex Mills: A look at four RRC candidates, all conservative Republicans – ReporterNews.com

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• A Benchmark in Banjara Hills – The New Indian Express

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• 2014 questionnaires from Republican candidates for land commissioner – LubbockOnline.com

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• Experts to discuss fracking, renewables, more at Vilar – Vail Daily News

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• Budget retreat – Watauga Democrat

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• SIMON HEFFER: Ministers who put their jobs before their country – Daily Mail

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  SIMON HEFFER: Ministers who put their jobs before their country Daily Mail Ministers have certainly been reluctant to address our future energy needs, simply relying on risibly inadequate wind turbines and solar panels rather than investing in a new generation of nuclear reactors. And although there has been a major inquiry …

• What the public had to say about the Budget – Royal Gazette

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• Governor Christie Proposes New Energy Resilience Bank to Prevent Future … – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  Governor Christie Proposes New Energy Resilience Bank to Prevent Future … Environmental Defense Fund (blog) mary1 New Jersey has proposed using federal Sandy relief funds to set up an Energy Resilience Bank that would fund projects to make the state's energy infrastructure more resilient in the face of extreme weather events. The Bank is an innovative … and more »

• Singapore economy gathers momentum – Gulf Times

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  Singapore economy gathers momentum Gulf Times People walk along an elevated walkway past solar-powered 'Supertrees' in Singapore. The country's economy expanded last quarter after a pick-up in manufacturing at the year end. Bloomberg/ … Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has in recent years … Singapore Economy Grew Last Quarter After Production Pick-UpBloomberg all 42 news articles »

• Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Two Solar Projects Approved in California … – eNews Park Forest

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• Coming Soon: Free Internet From Space // 9:22 AM ET – Nextgov

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• Cronyism Steals Taxpayer Money and International Prestige – Moneynews

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• Why London’s party posse is drawing a line in the Ibiza sand – Evening Standard

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• Ready, set, go! Congressional candidates get ready for the run – KEPR 19

  Ready, set, go! Congressional candidates get ready for the run KEPR 19 “My background is very diverse, it covers everything from foreign policy type service in the Middle East to military service as a retired Air Force officer,” he said, adding he also has experience at Hanford with nuclear power in addition to wind and …

• Solar energy plants in tortoises’ desert habitat pit green against green – Fox News

  Solar energy plants in tortoises' desert habitat pit green against green Fox News Secretary of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said more than 700 jobs will be created through construction and operations. The Stateline Solar Farm Project is slated for a site in the Mojave Desert … For the Silver State South project, the developer …

• Council Member Lee Brand sees gold in better use of Fresno city property – Fresno Bee

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  Council Member Lee Brand sees gold in better use of Fresno city property Fresno Bee Filling in blanks on NY Times story about west side water treatment. The New York Times carried an interesting story about a solar desalination plant rising near Firebaugh on the. … The city in recent years has seen its work force shrink by about 1 … and more »

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• Haiti – Economy : The Government multiplies its special development plans – Haitilibre.com

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  Haiti – Economy : The Government multiplies its special development plans Haitilibre.com Each plan is managed by a coordinator who is responsible for ensuring the proper management of the funds committed by the State. Also, they will have to deliver real results in … More than 200 solar street lights are already installed as part of the …

• 3 Renewable Energy Stocks and the Top Investors Behind Them – DailyFinance

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• Haiti – Economy : Results of investments and partnerships of the Clinton … – Haitilibre.com

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  Haiti – Economy : Results of investments and partnerships of the Clinton … Haitilibre.com The Clinton Foundation has been actively engaged in Haiti since 2009, focusing on economic diversification, private sector investment and job creation in order to create long-term, sustainable economic development. In 2013 the Haiti team provided … and more »

• Michaud unveils his plan to grow Maine’s economy – Kennebec Journal

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• Merkel and Hollande say a new cross-border venture will promote renewables … – Responding to Climate Change

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  Merkel and Hollande say a new cross-border venture will promote renewables … Responding to Climate Change French President Francois Hollande said at a joint press conference today the two countries “were in complete agreement to lead an ambitious energy transition,” adding that they would create a platform to promote energy efficiency, fund renewables and … and more »

• News roundup: Chinese leaders love ‘House of Cards’ – Salt Lake Tribune (blog)

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• Army welcomes kids of Moro rebels in camp – Philippine Star

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• UW tested solar panels may be used at IceCube Neutrino Observatory – UW Badger Herald

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• Local companies receive federal research grants (With video) – Windsor Star (blog)

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• UPDATE 2-US to pursue trade dispute over Chinese, Taiwanese solar imports – Reuters

  UPDATE 2-US to pursue trade dispute over Chinese, Taiwanese solar imports Reuters "By raising the cost of solar for American homeowners, SolarWorld is poised to inflict critical damage on an industry which last year added more than 20,000 solar installation, sales, and distribution jobs to the U.S. economy," CASE President Jigar …

• US to pursue trade dispute over Chinese, Taiwanese solar imports – Reuters

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  US to pursue trade dispute over Chinese, Taiwanese solar imports Reuters "By raising the cost of solar for American homeowners, SolarWorld is poised to inflict critical damage on an industry which last year added more than 20,000 solar installation, sales, and distribution jobs to the U.S. economy," CASE President Jigar … US decision watched in dispute over solar imports from China, TaiwanChicago Tribune all 39 news articles »

• Public art gets community talking sustainability – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  Public art gets community talking sustainability Environmental Defense Fund (blog) … capture some of the vast solar potential in sunny San Fernando Valley (a recent EDF study found that capturing just 5% of the rooftop solar power in the area could create thousands of jobs and reduce carbon emissions by over 200,000 metric tons per …

• Obama to propose billion-dollar Climate Resilience Fund Icy blast heats up … – Politico

  Obama to propose billion-dollar Climate Resilience Fund Icy blast heats up … Politico Gohmert is next in line for the job on the panel's seniority ladder because Alaska's Don Young is term-limited, having already served six years as the panel's chairman. But on Thursday, Young endorsed Rep. Rob Bishop to succeed Hastings, perhaps … and more »

• Tax Savings for Empty-Nesters – DailyFinance

  Tax Savings for Empty-Nesters DailyFinance Pay back a 401(k) loan before leaving the job. Failing to do so means the … It equals 30 percent of what a homeowner spends on qualifying property such as solar electric systems, solar hot water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, and wind turbines … and more »

• Biggers: Time for Coalfields Regeneration Fund – The Southern

  Biggers: Time for Coalfields Regeneration Fund The Southern Small but growing economic diversification projects abound among coal mining neighbors in central Appalachia. In Williamson, W.Va, unemployed coal miners drew national attention two years ago for a solar-installation jobs project. Last month, the … and more »

• Ballots in the mail for Bonita Springs Utilities board election – The News-Press

  Ballots in the mail for Bonita Springs Utilities board election The News-Press The utility has a $40.1 million 2014 budget and 113 employees, including four new positions this year. Twelve candidates … His priorities are preserving good management practices, delivering water cost effectively and using grants and private funding …

• Energy-efficiency program could create jobs, help homeowners with improvements – KERO-TV 23

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  Energy-efficiency program could create jobs, help homeowners with improvements KERO-TV 23 "It's needed for water efficiencies, it's needed for energy efficiencies. For every $117,000 worth of projects we fund, it creates one local job." One long-time businessman wants to see the program passed. Glenn Bland, owner of Bland Solar and Air …

• Time for coalfields regeneration fund – The Southern

  Time for coalfields regeneration fund The Southern Small but growing economic diversification projects abound among coal mining neighbors in central Appalachia. In Williamson, W.Va, unemployed coal miners drew national attention two years ago for a solar-installation jobs project. Last month, the …

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