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Refiner Valero to obtain 7 VeraSun plants Lincoln Journal Star Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:42 PM PDT Valero Energy will buy seven VeraSun Energy ethanol plants, including one in Albion, for $477 million, the largest biofuel buyout in terms of production capacity. Aspen buying wind power from Nebraska agency Lincoln Journal Star Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:42 PM PDT The Aspen City Council on Tuesday agreed to buy an additional 5 million kilowatt hours from the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska which has had a contract with the city since 2005. MEAN is based in Lincoln. Valero CEO’s compensation drops 50 percent Lincoln Journal Star Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:42 PM PDT NEW YORK â€" The chairman, president and chief executive of Valero Energy Corp. received compensation valued at $6.6 million in 2008, a 50 percent decrease from the previous year, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures disclosed in a regulatory filing. Alternative energy seminar set Homer News Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:37 PM PDT Alaskan Wind Industries will hold its second Skystream 3.7 informational seminar from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the Homer Public Library. Everyone interested in wind generation and alternative energies is invited to attend. The seminar is free. Senator pushes for lower taxes on coal for green’ development Helena Independent Record Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:37 PM PDT Montana’s 15 percent coal severance tax should be cut in half for coal mined for “green” projects, so the state can better compete to supply this new wave of future energy projects, a Republican state senator argued Tuesday. Legislators say action on Palin's Railbelt energy plan unlikely this year Homer News Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:37 PM PDT A plan by Gov. Sarah Palin to put all six Alaska Railbelt utility companies including Homer Electric Association under one roof is being met with cautious optimism by local officials and state legislators. Lawmakers get first-hand look at windpower The Norman Transcript Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:33 PM PDT About two dozen state lawmakers got an up-close look at alternative energy Wednesday afternoon when members of the House of Representatives Energy Committee toured Bergey Windpower in Norman.Speaking to the group, CEO Mike Bergey said the company, which was founded in 1977, makes small wind turbines for home, business and industrial use. 'Polar bear' vehicle on display today The Post-Star Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:33 PM PDT National Grid will bring its Energy Efficiency Tour to Glens Falls today, featuring a compressed natural gas vehicle wrapped to look like a "mobile polar bear." Energy conservation helps environment and saves you money Journal Gazette & Times-Courier Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:33 PM PDT Alternative energy and energy conservation are two topics that are seen more frequently in news headlines today. Energy conservation techniques are not rocket science, most management practices are just common sense. Energy task force looking for members Journal Inquirer Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:33 PM PDT The group’s goal is to encourage 400 residents to sign up for the clean energy option through Connecticut Light & Power. So far, 150 households have enrolled in the program that provides a solar panel to the town for every 150 participating households.

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