Completed construction project streamlines student services at Mercer County Community College
Pennington Post Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:41 AM PST
October marked the completion of Mercer's One-Stop Student Center and Library renovation project. Undertaken with the goal of improving services for students, as well as accessibility of services, the project also brought two of the college's major buildings, constructed in the early 1970s, up to current code standards. Many energy-saving elements were included. |
New Nebraska wind-energy group forms
High Plains Journal Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:38 AM PST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)--Two of Nebraska's largest agriculture groups have joined forces to make sure farmers and ranchers get a fair shake in wind-energy deals and to break down barriers to the development of big wind farms. The new group, the Nebraska Energy Export Association, held a news conference Oct. 13 at the Capitol. The group includes representatives from the Nebraska Farm Bureau and ... |
Ridgway renewable energy project gets Big Ideas grant
Telluride Daily Planet Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:35 AM PST
Teacher Matt Wade and a group of students from Ridgway High School had a big idea. They saw a need for renewable energy education in Ouray County and they wanted to learn in a hands-on, innovative way. Their vision: To study solar energy through the installation of a 10-watt solar panel on the school, and to generate enough energy to power a student-made iPod listening station in the student ... |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA:
YorkRegion.com Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:26 AM PST
A quartet of highly promoted energy drinks targeting children have been pulled off shelves by Health Canada. The agency is advising you not to consume Chaotic Beverages sold under the brand names Mind Strike, Fearocity, Elixir of Tenacity and Power Pulse. |
Iran's parliament approves three new ministers
People's Daily Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:19 AM PST
Iran's parliament (Majlis) Sunday approved the remaining three ministers for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's cabinet, the official IRNA news agency reported. The parliament Sunday gave confidence vote for the proposed candidates for the education ministry, energy ministry and ministry of welfare and social security. Hamid Reza Hajibabai was approved as the education minister, former Interior ... |
Pet of the Week for November 15, 2009
The Sharon Herald Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:17 AM PST
Spike is a 1-1/2-year-old pit bull mix who loves to play, has lots of energy and loves attention. He’s good with children, cats and other dogs and is neutered, vaccinated, and tested negative for heartworm. He’s available for adoption from the Humane Society of Mercer County. |
Have a warmer winter with more money in your wallet
Purcell Register Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:13 AM PST
(ARA) - Winter's chill is supposed to take place outdoors, but too often drafty attics, fireplaces, windows and open vents let cold air into your home. This wastes energy and can cost you big money in higher energy bills. |
Stimulus cash improves housing complex's energy efficiency
Beaumont Enterprise Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:01 AM PST
Terry Blanchard, a resident of the Beaumont Housing Authority's Grand Pine Court for the last five years, is getting a new air conditioner and heating unit thanks to the federal stimulus. |
Commissioners to take action on $2.2 million energy plan
The Sentinel Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:47 AM PST
Cumberland County commissioners are expected to vote on a plan Monday to allocate a $2.2 million formula grant the county received in economic stimulus dollars from the federal Department of Energy. |
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