Lowe’s Pays for Inmates to Make N.C. Schools Energy Efficient
North Carolina inmates have been making energy-efficiency repairs to public schools during this winter break...
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GE Plastics Helps Make Volt Possible
General Motors and General Electricunvieled GM's newest concept vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, at the North American International Auto Show...
Reducing Emissions Could Cost Arlington $6 Million
The cost of Arlington County, Virginia's new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could top $6 million, the Washington Post reports...
Nissan Unveils Environmental Action Plan
Nissan has unveiled a new environmental action plan dubbed Nissan Green Program 2010. The program includes: Incorporating CO2 reduction as one of the key management performance indicators. Launching a three-liter car with a target of 2010; a gasoline-fueled car that runs 100km on three liters of fuel. Expand availability of ... Read more »
DOE Considers Tech Sector Energy Audits
On the heels of a plethora of announcements about products to make data centers more energy-efficient, technology companies including Google, IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard met with federal regulators to discuss fears that volatile and expensive energy could hinder the tech sector, Sillicon Valley reports. The U.S. Department of ... Read more »
BP Plans $70 Million Expansion
BP Solar is planning a $70 million expansion project at its North American headquarters in Frederick, MD. The expansion will nearly double the facility’s current casting and sizing capacity to approximately 150 MW. Other plans include an upgrade of the interior of the facility by employing sustainable design components. ... Read more »
Boulder’s Municipal Carbon Tax Passes
Ultra-liberal Boulder, Colorado has passed the country’s first municipal carbon tax, MSNBC reports. The Boulder tax will raise average home bills $1.33 per month and businesses will pay an extra $3.80 per month, according to the town. The tax will generate about $1 million for the city annually. Utility Xcel ... Read more »
Post-Election Energy Legislation Predictions
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a Washington D.C.-based energy think tank, has put together a list of efficiency-related items that it thinks could move forward in Congress next year due to Tuesday’s election. 1. A “Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard” and an “Energy-Efficiency Resource Standard”: Both are gradually growing ... Read more »