STATE OF THE UNION: Embattled Obama declares in speech, ’I don’t quit’
The Times and Democrat Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:42 PM PST
WASHINGTON â€" Declaring “I don’t quit,â€â€™ an embattled President Barack Obama vowed in his first State of the Union address Wednesday night to make job growth his topmost priority and urged a divided Congress to boost the still-ailing economy with a new burst of stimulus spending. Despite stinging setbacks, he said he would not abandon ambitious plans for longer-term fixes to health care, energy ... |
Maumelle to receive $1,820 Entergy grant
Maumelle Monitor Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:42 PM PST
The city of Maumelle will receive a $1, 820 check from Entergy because it incorporated energy efficient lighting and air conditioning equipment into its new fire and police station and animal shelter. |
Small wind energy goes to council
Daily Chronicle Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:40 PM PST
DeKALB â€" An ordinance that outlines how small-wind energy can be produced within city limits was unanimously approved by the DeKalb Plan Commission on Wednesday and will be before the city council when they meet on Feb. 8. |
Embattled Obama declares in speech, 'I don't quit'
AP via Yahoo! News Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:39 PM PST
Declaring "I don't quit," President Barack Obama fought to recharge his embattled presidency with a State of the Union vow to get jobless millions back to work and stand on the side of Americans angry at Wall Street greed and Washington bickering. Defiant despite stinging setbacks, he said he would fight on for ambitious overhauls of health care, energy and education. |
China sets up energy agency headed by PM
KSWO Lawton-Wichita Falls Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:38 PM PST
China has set up a government agency headed by Premier Wen Jiabao to better coordinate energy policy, as world's second-largest power consumer faces growing domestic demand and struggles with shortages. |
San Rafael first to approve BERST green building rules
San Rafael/Terra Linda News Pointer Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:36 PM PST
At last week’s San Rafael City Council meeting Jan. 19, the council approved new green-building rules that would likely increase the cost of residential and commercial construction and renovation projects. The new requirements are the result of the Marin Green Building Energy Retrofit and Solar Transformation (BERST) initiative, promoted by San Rafael Community Development Director Bob Brown ... |
Simple steps cut $1 million on UNC energy bills
The Daily Tar Heel Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:34 PM PST
When it comes to energy conservation, UNC officials are learning that a little effort can go a long way. In half a year, the UNC Department of Energy Management has helped the University avoid an estimated $1 million in energy costs through a series of easy-to-implement projects. |
Governors facing troubles as economy hits home
Tri-Valley Dispatch Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:34 PM PST
DES MOINES, Iowa â€" Like many Democratic governors today, Iowa’s Chet Culver won in 2006 on the strength of ambitious and expensive promises such as universal preschool and a plan to bolster the state’s alternative energy industry. |
Superintendent enthused by his new job
The Record and Herald News Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:31 PM PST
Armed with a fresh view and new energy, Dr. Frederik M. Oberkehr has assumed the role of superintendent in the school district, a job confined to a building but extending to every K-8 student in town. |
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