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What Is Obama Proposing For The US Energy Budget? – International Business Times International Business Times What Is Obama Proposing For The US Energy Budget?International Business TimesFossil 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 … Continue reading »

The Path Forward In American Space – 2014 Edition – Space Ref (press release) Space Ref (press release) The Path Forward In American Space – 2014 EditionSpace 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 … Continue reading »

Framingham Designated a Green Community; Awarded $300000 from State – Patch.com Framingham Designated a Green Community; Awarded $300000 from StatePatch.comOnce designated as an official Green Communities, cities and towns are eligible for awards to fund local renewable power and energy efficiency projects that advance both municipal and state clean energy goals. Grants awarded so far … Continue reading »

Asheville Urban Farms aims to feed the world – News Record and Sentinel Asheville Urban Farms aims to feed the worldNews Record and SentinelAsheville 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 … … Continue reading »

Musk’s $5 billion Tesla gigafactory may unleash bidding war – Dallas Morning News Dallas Morning News Musk's $5 billion Tesla gigafactory may unleash bidding warDallas Morning NewsTesla 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 … Continue reading »

Star Shots: Best photos from Feb. 24 – Kansas City Star Kansas City Star Star Shots: Best photos from Feb. 24Kansas City StarKeith 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 … Continue reading »

Creating work: that’s a job for government – Sydney Morning Herald Creating work: that's a job for governmentSydney Morning HeraldIn 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 … Continue reading »

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

Haiti – Economy : The Government multiplies its special development plans – Haitilibre.com Haitilibre.com Haiti – Economy : The Government multiplies its special development plansHaitilibre.comEach 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 … Continue reading »

UPDATE 2-US to pursue trade dispute over Chinese, Taiwanese solar imports – Reuters UPDATE 2-US to pursue trade dispute over Chinese, Taiwanese solar importsReuters"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 … Continue reading »