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D.C. PSC rejects Pepco-Exelon merger but the deal is not dead – WTOP WTOP D.C. PSC rejects Pepco-Exelon merger but the deal is not deadWTOPThose terms with Chicago-based Exelon would have pumped $78 million in benefits to the city, including one-time credits to ratepayers, job training programs and donations to nonprofits in the District. … … Continue reading »

China Earmarks $15.3 Billion to Combat Unemployment From Industrial Reform – The Diplomat The Diplomat China Earmarks $15.3 Billion to Combat Unemployment From Industrial ReformThe DiplomatAccording to Feng Fei, a vice minister in China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China is setting up a fund worth 100 billion renminbi ($15.3 billion) to assist workers … Continue reading »

SolarCity receives $400000 grant – Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas Review-Journal SolarCity receives $400000 grantLas Vegas Review-JournalThe Catalyst Fund grant — the second of up to three — was awarded earlier this week. … During the second period, Solar City created 1,219 primary jobs paying an average wage of $20.64 per hour, or more than … Continue reading »

Prepared for the future – The Desert Sun The Desert Sun Prepared for the futureThe Desert SunThe Renewable Energy Academy of Learning at Desert Hot Springs High School gives students hands-on experience through internships and job-shadowing. (Feb. 18, 2016) Lucas Esposito and Kristen …. As he drives, he points out a dozen beige houses with … Continue reading »

Tuesday evening links – American Enterprise Institute American Enterprise Institute Tuesday evening linksAmerican Enterprise InstituteIf politicians don't get in the way, and we have two decades of relatively cheap oil it will be bad news for petro-dictators, oil-igarchs, Isis thugs, and the promoters of wind power, solar power, nuclear energy and electric cars. … are … Continue reading »

Vermont experiences solar jobs boom – Brattleboro Reformer Vermont experiences solar jobs boomBrattleboro ReformerAndrew Perchlik, director of Vermont's Clean Energy Development Fund, said solar companies will continue to employ more people in the near future because of an extension of a large federal tax break for new solar installations, and new net metering …and more » … Continue reading »

Vermont has third highest per capita number of solar jobs in the nation – vtdigger.org vtdigger.org Vermont has third highest per capita number of solar jobs in the nationvtdigger.orgAndrew Perchlik, director of Vermont's Clean Energy Development Fund, said solar companies will continue to employ more people in the near future because of an extension of … Continue reading »

AGL revs up greenpower credentials with new fund launch – Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald AGL revs up greenpower credentials with new fund launchSydney Morning HeraldIt may operate some of the dirtiest power stations in the country, but AGL is now burnishing its 'green' credentials as it positions itself for a carbon-constrained future. … … Continue reading »

Obama Wants $10 A Barrel Oil Tax To Fund Roads – News On 6 News On 6 Obama Wants $10 A Barrel Oil Tax To Fund RoadsNews On 6The plan calls for a 50 percent increase in investment in solar, wind and other alternative-energy infrastructure. "The new fee on oil will … "The White House … Continue reading »

Full video: Gov. Maggie Hassan's 2016 State of the State address – WMUR Manchester WMUR Manchester Full video: Gov. Maggie Hassan's 2016 State of the State addressWMUR ManchesterTHANKS TO A STRONG ECONOMY AND CAREFUL MANAGEMENT OF OUR STATE BUDGET, WE FINISHED FISCAL YEAR 2015 WITH A $62 MILLION SURPLUS, DOUBLING OUR RAINY DAY FUND TO … Continue reading »