Commodities Drop Most Since August on Demand Concern (Update1)
Bloomberg Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:43 PM PST
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Commodity prices tumbled the most since August, led by metals and energy, on concern that rising job losses in the U.S. and mounting debt in Europe will slow economic growth and curb demand for raw materials. |
Rounds says he pushed for SD in energy meeting
AP via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:42 PM PST
Gov. Mike Rounds said Thursday he pushed for federal action that would help South Dakota develop ethanol plants and wind-generated electrical power when he met this week with President Barack Obama and top federal officials. |
Wild will start Harding tonight in goal
Pioneer Press Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:40 PM PST
Josh Harding is expected to start in goal when the Wild play host to the Edmonton Oilers at 7 tonight at Xcel Energy Center. |
NV Energy CFO resigns, interim successor named
Nevada Appeal Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:35 PM PST
RENO, Nev. (AP) - NV Energy Inc. Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer William D. Rogers has resigned, and a search for a permament successor is under way. NV Energy Chief Accounting Officer and Controller E. Kevin Bethel will serve as interim CFO until the permanent successor is named. Company President and CEO Michael Yackira praised Rogers for his work over the last five years, saying he ... |
Oil prices plunge $3.84 a barrel
Beaumont Enterprise Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:31 PM PST
Energy prices dropped Thursday as dismal job news, a sinking stock market and a lower-than-expected draw on natural gas supplies dimmed hopes for stronger energy demand. |
Energy saving stimulus projects delayed by environmental rules
Finance and Commerce Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:27 PM PST
Last spring, the St. Paul Port Authority had a winning idea for putting federal stimulus money to work and creating jobs: Establish a low-interest revolving loan fund to help commercial and industrial buildings make energy-saving improvements. |
Calpine, GE Approved for Plant With Emissions Limits (Update2)
Bloomberg Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:26 PM PST
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Calpine Corp. , the largest U.S. provider of power fueled by natural gas, and GE Energy Financial Services received approval to build the nation’s first power plant with a federal limit on greenhouse-gas emissions. |
“Smart Gridsâ€- 21st Century Climate Infrastructure
Scoop.co.nz Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:26 PM PST
Madrid, Spain, 4 February 2010 â€" There’s no need to worry that renewable energy can’t keep the lights on, concludes a new study by Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC). The report: ‘Renewables 24/7 â€" Infrastructure needed to save the climate’ shows how the world’s power grids could be transformed to support a power mix comprising 90% renewable energy by 2050. |
Colorado governor urges tougher energy standards
INO News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:25 PM PST
(AP:DENVER) Gov. Bill Ritter pitched his plan to increase renewable energy requirements for big power companies to Colorado lawmakers on Thursday, telling them it will create thousands of new jobs and reduce the cost of electricity. |
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