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March 1st, 2009


Chain Leader
Energy-Efficient Restaurant: The Greening of CKE
Chain Leader, IL
The restaurant company's energy efficiency boss explains how the system is turning green one unit at a time. By David Farkas, Senior Editor -- Chain Leader, 3/1/2009 Energy Manager Juliann Rogers advocated for many of the energy-efficient systems in ...

An energy winner Big savings are possible by upgrading efficiency ...
Houston Chronicle, United States
Although regulated utilities in Texas, with few exceptions, met or surpassed all energy efficiency goals set by the Legislature in 2007, this is not the time for Texans to get complacent. Rather, it’s time to increase our energy efficiency goals and ...

Stimulus bill increases rewards for energy-efficient remodeling
Winston-Salem Journal, NC
The couple unwittingly benefited from a component of the $787 billion economic stimulus package that provides tax credits to people who improve their home's energy efficiency. By adding the insulation earlier this year, Schwietz and Yetter will be ...

Expert: Chinese economy could expand in cost-effective manner
Xinhua, China
"The economy could grow in a balanced way," Kline said, adding that energy efficiency was also a resource. "A kilowatt-hour saved from energy efficiency does just as much work as a kilowatt-hour from a power plant. But a kilowatt-hour from energy ...
Green Turning Point CRIENGLISH.com
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Efficiency emphasis in government’s long-term heat plans
New Energy Focus, UK
The government's heat strategy consultation, launched yesterday, has outlined plans to introduce energy efficiency measures to every home in Britain, but has kept the emphasis on low-cost technologies. Loft insulation and combined heat and power (CHP) ...

Betsy Bridge: Now's the time to trade up to a current energy policy
IdahoStatesman.com, ID
Idaho families and businesses need dependable, affordable energy in order to prosper and thrive. Investing in energy efficiency is the quickest, cleanest and safest way to get there. Efficiency pays immediate benefits. Reducing energy waste saves ...

Daily Nation
Going Green: Economy makes alternative energy more attractive
Ocala, FL
By MICHAEL OPPERMANN Rising energy costs and a struggling economy have led to renewed interest among business owners in exploring alternative sources of electricity and increasing energy efficiency. Pursuing a green energy policy involves an array of ...
Growing excitement, expectations for green jobs corps CNN
Planning for the power of the sun Winston-Salem Journal
State official: Saginaw Bay could be renewable energy powerhouse MLive.com
American Progress Action Fund - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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New York Times
Renewable energy has bright future in Ontario
Toronto Star,  Canada
Efficiency has never met expectations. Costs to build and maintain plants have always exceeded estimates (by many billions). And the disposal of radioactive waste is not incorporated into the equation. Most articles on renewables focus on wind and ...
Ont Green Energy Act, 2009 to promote renewable energy, create jobs Ecolog.com (subscription)
Dalton wants the green in your wallet The North Bay Nugget
Green Energy Act discussed in Manitoulin Island Event ECO/Huff Strategy (press release)
Toronto Star
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County trust offering funds for energy efficiency projects
Spencer Daily Reporter, IA
By Randy M. Cauthron, Managing Editor Formed locally nearly two years ago, the Clay County Housing Trust is part of a larger statewide effort targeting low- to middle-income home owners who are seeking funding options to improve energy efficiency in ...

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