Feds: Response to snowstorm slower than to Irene
7 News Boston Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:41 PM PDT
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Utility crews have been slower to fix Northeast power outages caused by last weekend's record-setting snowstorm than they were after Hurricane Irene and its remnants because they had less time to prepare, a U.S. Department of Energy official said Tuesday. |
Kristine Pearson on the Founding and Future of Lifeline Energy
Forbes Finance News (ext) Dropbox via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:41 PM PDT
Recently, I interviewed Kristine Pearson, founder and CEO of Lifeline Energy, which improves the quality of life of vulnerable populations by providing renewable energy alternatives to those most in need. Lifeline Energy (formerly Freeplay Foundation) addresses energy poverty for women and girls through access to information, education and light. A not-for-profit [...] |
China urges IAEA to ensure global nuclear safety
IANS India Private Limited via Yahoo! India News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:36 PM PDT
United Nations, Nov 2 (IANS) China has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to further strengthen its leading role in enhancing global nuclear safety and promoting relevant international cooperation. |
Help with heating
The West Frankfort Daily American Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:36 PM PDT
It was cold outside in Frankfort Community Park Tuesday morning, but the issue was financial help with heating and energy. Clients were picking up applications at the shelter near the Aquatic and Activities Center early today. Once again the Crosswalk Community Action Agency will be administering the LIHEAP for Franklin, Jefferson and Williamson counties again this year, according to Kim ... |
Cost overruns threaten Duke Energy 3Q earnings
AP via Yahoo! News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:34 PM PDT
Cost overruns at a complex new coal plant under construction in Indiana are expected to dent Duke Energy Corp. earnings in the third quarter. |
Electric aggregation proposed
Dayton Daily News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:30 PM PDT
TROY â€" Voters in unincorporated Concord Twp. will decide for the 13th time a rezoning referendum while those in Troy will consider a city electric aggregation proposal.Troy voters are being asked if they want to join an electric aggregation program to buy energy as a group to save money. |
Political Briefs
Lake County News-Sun Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:28 PM PDT
Energy meeting: State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will hold a town hall meeting focusing on reducing energy consumption and saving money on winter energy cost from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. “My goal is to encourage people to cut their energy consumption this winter, which should result in lower heating and electricity bills,†Mayfield ... |
Energy minister to review B.C. Hydro bonuses
Victoria Times Colonist Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:27 PM PDT
B.C.'s energy minister is to review bonus packages for B.C. Hydro staff after the auditor general showed that senior executives were rewarded for posting a profit that did not exist. |
Government defends utility axing of pay system
Yahoo!7 Finance Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:24 PM PDT
The WA Energy Minister Peter Collier has defended Synergy's decision to axe the EvenPay bill assistance system, which has affected about 1,000 customers.Mr Collier says it is disappointing that the ... |
Low-income heating aid offered
Lake County News-Sun Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:24 PM PDT
WAUKEGAN â€" Heating assistance for homeowners to pay energy bills is available now, according to North Shore Gas Co.The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program began Tuesday and is open to all eligible customers. It and provides grants to help customers pay outstanding bills, reconnect natural gas service and maintain their home’s service. The utility is sending out postcards and calling ... |
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