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America's other coal job, ignored by politicians, dying fast – The Daily Herald The Daily Herald America's other coal job, ignored by politicians, dying fastThe Daily HeraldBut most experts expect more plants to shutter as new gas-fired units come online and costs keep plunging for solar and wind power. Some coal plants are being converted … Continue reading »

America's Other Coal Job, Ignored by Politicians, Is Dying Fast – Bloomberg Bloomberg America's Other Coal Job, Ignored by Politicians, Is Dying FastBloombergA couple months ago, Donald Trump was cheering a new coal mine in Pennsylvania that will put 70 people to work — good news for a president whose pledge to revive the industry … Continue reading »

Conservative Democrat Muñoz running for State Land Office – Santa Fe New Mexican Conservative Democrat Muñoz running for State Land OfficeSanta Fe New MexicanPublic schools are the chief beneficiaries of interest from the state Land Grant Permanent Fund. That fund receives revenue from leases of land managed by the State Land Office, which includes more … Continue reading »

NASA responds to job application from boy, 9 – Eagle Radio NASA responds to job application from boy, 9Eagle RadioThe job advert notes that "space flight missions may intentionally or unintentionally carry Earth organisms and organic constituents to the planets or other solar system bodies". Among the first applicants for the role was nine-year-old Jack … Continue reading »

Faribault native recognized for global career in solar energy – Southernminn.com Southernminn.com Faribault native recognized for global career in solar energySouthernminn.comWhile solar energy is becoming more prevalent in Rice County, a Faribault native and St. Olaf graduate has dedicated himself to promoting the renewable resource in places that need it most. Brad Burkhartzmeyer … Recently, … Continue reading »

Securing America's Grid Will Boost Economic Growth and Jobs – InsideSources Securing America's Grid Will Boost Economic Growth and JobsInsideSourcesPlant closures and job losses also result in the elimination of a vital economic base and tax dollars that fund schools, police departments, fire stations, libraries and numerous other community services. Many of these losses fall … Continue reading »

Utility Helps Wean Vermonters From the Electric Grid – New York Times New York Times Utility Helps Wean Vermonters From the Electric GridNew York TimesRecently, Ms. Powell said, Green Mountain used this method to take the low-income development here off the grid's electricity supply for two hours, saving an estimated $275 in transmission costs while … Continue reading »

World Bank to help fund off-grid solar in Kenya – Renewables Now (subscription) Renewables Now (subscription) World Bank to help fund off-grid solar in KenyaRenewables Now (subscription)“By connecting 1.3 million people to off-grid solar energy, these counties can begin harnessing the fruits of devolution by opening avenues for creation of more businesses and job opportunities,” … Continue reading »

Renewable Energy Conference focuses on job creation – The Southern The Southern Renewable Energy Conference focuses on job creationThe Southern“If we get it right then people really do have an opportunity, not just for a job, and not just for a solar panel, but for security, resiliency and a career. I think we are setting … Continue reading »

Power grid revamp among projects for $19b R&D fund – The Straits Times Power grid revamp among projects for $19b R&D fundThe Straits TimesPower grid revamp among projects for $19b R&D fund. Published. 1 hour ago … This massive investment, spread over five years from 2016 to 2020, aims to build a base of scientific … Continue reading »