Green Chamber of San Diego membership growing
La Jolla Light Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:44 AM PDT
In less than six months since it was formed, the Green Chamber of San Diego County has grown to more than 150 members who want to take advantage of the countless opportunities in the expanding green sector. These members will learn the nuts and bolts about how to reduce waste, conserve energy, save water and prevent pollution - all with an eye on the bottom line. Membership in the Green Chamber ... |
U.S. Proposes Grading Cars On Emissions, Efficiency
Great News Network Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:43 AM PDT
Gasoline misers like the Toyota Prius would get an 'A-' while muscle cars -- including the Ferrari 612 -- would get a 'D' under a labeling program proposed by Obama administration, which wants to convince consumers to buy vehicles that use less energy. |
REGION Lamar County grand jury indicts 16
The Paris News Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:42 AM PDT
A Lamar County grand jury has returned indictments against 16 people, including one for continued sexual abuse of a child. TXU Energy’s disconnect moratorium in effect TXU Energy reminds the public the summer moratorium on disconnects is still in effect and customers can still sign up for this program. |
UN nuclear chief asks Israel to join treaty
AP via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:42 AM PDT
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has asked Israel to consider signing up to the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, according to a report made public Friday, in a boost to Arab-led pressure on the Jewish state to join the pact. |
Catalyst proposes power project
The Powell River Peak Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:41 AM PDT
Catalyst Paper Corporation is proposing to increase the amount of energy it produces at its Powell River division. The company has requested funds from the federal government’s pulp and paper green transformation program (GTP) for the project. |
Midday Glance: Utilities companies
AP via Yahoo! Finance Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:39 AM PDT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top utilities companies are up at 1 p.m.: AEP rose $.15 or .4 percent, to $36.01. ConEd rose $.06 or .1 percent, to $48.31. Duke Energy rose $.03 or .2 percent, to $17.31. Pepco Holdings rose $.09 or .5 percent, to $18.44. Southern Co. rose $.06 or .2 percent, to $36.90. |
Mt. Pleasant ADC receives silver shovel
Mt. Pleasant News Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:39 AM PDT
Iowa Area Development Group (IADC) and Access Energy Cooperative honored the Mt. Pleasant Area Development Commission with the Silver Shovel Award on Aug. 20 at the Mt. Pleasant Golf & Country Club. IADG is the business and community development leader for Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives, member municipal electric systems and independent telephone companies. |
Midday Glance: Coal companies
AP via Yahoo! Finance Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:38 AM PDT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top coal companies are up at 1 p.m.: Arch Coal rose $.16 or .7 percent, to $24.44. Consol Energy rose $.32 or .9 percent, to $34.23. Massey Energy rose $.71 or 2.3 percent, to $31.71. Peabody Energy rose $.82 or 1.8 percent, to $46.43. |
Paying the Bills: Wraparound Crowd Files Through Convention Center for Energy Discounts
Washington City Paper Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:37 AM PDT
Thousands of low-income Washingtonians started lining up early this morning at the Convention Center to get a crack at discounts on their utility bills and free weatherization for their homes, waiting for hours while canvassers for mayoral candidates Adrian Fenty and Vince Gray worked the line (a few heated arguments broke out along the way). |
New wind energy generator installed
The Fairfield Ledger Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:36 AM PDT
A larger, more powerful wind energy generator, which was raised into place Monday, will be supplying energy for the 13 residences in the self-sustaining Abundance Ecovillage community north of Fairfield. |
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