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Spending, tax cut deals on track for approval – Albuquerque Journal Spending, tax cut deals on track for approvalAlbuquerque Journal“This is a very, very big step for New Mexico,” Heinrich said, noting that ending the oil export ban would help New Mexico producers tap new markets while the solar and wind energy tax credits would … Continue reading »

Congress Reaches Fiscal Agreement Ending U.S. Oil Export Ban – Bloomberg Congress Reaches Fiscal Agreement Ending U.S. Oil Export BanBloombergCongressional leaders unveiled a broad package of spending and tax legislation that would avert a U.S. government shutdown and lift the 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports. House Speaker Paul Ryan told fellow Republicans in a … Continue reading »

Joe Barton plan to end ban on crude oil exports may be in funding bill – Sacramento Bee Sacramento Bee Joe Barton plan to end ban on crude oil exports may be in funding billSacramento BeeThere is a catch: Negotiators are sparring over what else to include to attract Democratic voters, and the export ban … Continue reading »

How will the Finger Lakes spend $500M? – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Rochester Democrat and Chronicle How will the Finger Lakes spend $500M?Rochester Democrat and ChronicleSupport FLX Foods, an existing consortium, to aid expanding companies including the controlled environment agriculture start-up AquaTerRen (leveraging $250 million in private investment creating 400 jobs at Eastman Business Park), … Continue reading »

Alten and IFC Boost Renewable Energy Supply and Energy Security in Nigeria – The FINANCIAL Alten and IFC Boost Renewable Energy Supply and Energy Security in NigeriaThe FINANCIALThe project is expected to provide renewable energy supply to about 175,000 people and nearby industrial clusters, support job creation, and boost economic growth in the country. The … Continue reading »

Cabinet highlights: Nov. 30, 2015 – NAU News Cabinet highlights: Nov. 30, 2015NAU NewsMorris said NAU is set to move forward with installing a rooftop solar photovoltaic array on the San Francisco Parking Garage, which will include outside funding and an incentive from Arizona Public Service. The university will partner with the NAU … Climate … Continue reading »

Renovus rides solar energy wave – Ithaca Journal Ithaca Journal Renovus rides solar energy waveIthaca JournalLike almost all solar photovolatic systems installed by the company, Renovus will be able to sell its excess electricity back into the grid, a concept referred to as a net zero installation. Installer Brian Woolworth of Cortland packs up tools … Continue reading »

Green energy investing takes center stage – InvestmentNews InvestmentNews Green energy investing takes center stageInvestmentNewsThe two-week global climate summit in Paris coupled with Bill Gates' efforts to lead a coalition of billionaires to invest in climate research is sparking fresh interest in clean-energy investment opportunities. “Anything green seems to be the new …Bill Gates has … Continue reading »

Presidential contenders differ sharply on climate – Toledo Blade Toledo Blade Presidential contenders differ sharply on climateToledo BladeRepublican candidates all warn that Obama's plan to curb greenhouse gas emission from U.S power plants could cost thousands of jobs and raise electricity costs for businesses and families. Clinton, Sanders … RENEWABLES. Democrats back federal …and more » … Continue reading »

If you can't stand the heat – The Economist The Economist If you can't stand the heatThe EconomistIN THE BRACKISH coastal districts of southern Bangladesh, weather can be measured in centimetres. Women in Bujbunia, 140km (about 90 miles) south of Dhaka, hold their hands at knee height to show how deeply the village flooded during … Continue reading »