USDA invites public comment on proposed rules for USDA renewable energy programs
High Plains Journal Sat, 08 May 2010 22:43 PM PDT
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack invited public comment on several proposed rules designed to increase the production of advanced biofuels and the development of biorefineries. The programs are authorized under the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). "We view these proposed rules as part of the strategy to help meet President Obama's goal to accelerate the commercial ... |
USDA looks at energy production on U.S. farms and ranches
High Plains Journal Sat, 08 May 2010 22:42 PM PDT
The 2007 Census of Agriculture counted more than 20,000 farms and ranches that were producing their own energy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will further explore how this energy is generated when it conducts the first national On-Farm Energy Production Survey in May. "Given the growing national interest in energy efficiency, this survey is especially timely," said Gene Danekas, director of ... |
Masdar PV shuffles key staff
Zawya Sat, 08 May 2010 22:42 PM PDT
09 May 2010 The chief executive of the solar panel making arm at Masdar, the clean energy company, has been "removed" from his post, the company said yesterday. |
City hosts energy conservation fair
Englewood Herald Sat, 08 May 2010 22:42 PM PDT
Information about state rebates and city-sponsored energy-efficiency programs will be available at the May 12 Energy Conservation and Sustainability Fair. |
EPA, USDA team up to promote farm energy generation
High Plains Journal Sat, 08 May 2010 22:41 PM PDT
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson recently announced a new interagency agreement promoting renewable energy generation and slashing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock operations. The agreement expands the work of the AgSTAR program, a joint EPA-USDA effort that helps livestock producers reduce methane ... |
Community fund established to help family of murdered business owner
Waxahachie Daily Light Sat, 08 May 2010 22:41 PM PDT
Victron Energy Inc. announced Wednesday that it is making a $5,000 donation to the “Hashemi Family Benefit Fund.†The fund was established to help the family of Mohammad Hashemi, who owned and operated the B&F Exxon in Ennis. |
Nelson says energy bill unlikely despite massive oil spill
Grand Island Independent Sat, 08 May 2010 22:36 PM PDT
Following the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the potential economic and environmental disaster that spill could create in coastal areas, Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., said Wednesday he doesn't see Congress moving this year toward a comprehensive national energy policy. |
Smith advocates stronger energy focus in new Farm Bill
Grand Island Independent Sat, 08 May 2010 22:34 PM PDT
The 2012 Farm Bill was the focus of attention Tuesday in Cheyenne, Wyo., as members of the House Agriculture Committee, including U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., heard from farmers and ranchers on a variety of issues. |
Can either horse win LNG derby?
The World Sat, 08 May 2010 22:28 PM PDT
An energy company’s decision to halt plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Columbia River highlights the importance of local land use hearings. |
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