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‘Clean Energy Week’ Feb 1 – 5 to Showcase Urgent Need for Clean Energy Jobs, Energy Efficiency, Climate Solutions

90+ National Organizations Urge Congress to Adopt Clean Energy Policies
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Nearly 100 organizations in the renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental arenas — representing…

[ More ] January 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Barack Obama pledges $8bn to upgrade aged US rail network

US president and Amtrak devotee Joe Biden take jobs pledge to FloridaBarack Obama announced $8bn in grants to upgrade America’s slow and aged passenger rail network today, taking his state of the union promise to build America’s clean energy economy to Florida.Obama was touting his efforts to create jobs by investing in infrastructure and less [...]

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu to Address 2010 Washington Auto Show

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu will speak at the 2010 Washington Auto show about the Obama administration’s commitment to advancing fuel efficient vehicles while helping to create clean energy jobs.  Secretary…

[ More ] January 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Climate change options for Congress in 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Wednesday, he is expected to promote alternative energy as a way of tackling global warming problems and creating more domestic jobs.

[ More ] January 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

1,198 State Legislators Call for Action on Clean Energy Jobs Legislation

National bipartisan coalition of lawmakers calls on U.S. Senate to enact clean energy and climate bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Coalition of Legislators for Energy Action Now (CLEAN), a national bipartisan group of state legis…

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Climate control supporters focus on job creation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The four-letter word that will dominate President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on Wednesday — jobs — could be the savior for faltering climate control legislation, or at least that’s environmentalists’ latest hope….

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

GM Invests $246 Million in Electric Motors and Hybrid Components Creating Jobs in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ –
Baltimore Transmission to be the first high volume U.S. electric motors manufacturing siteStart of regular production scheduled for 2013 for next generation two-mode rear wheel drive motorInvestment will create approx…

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Ricardo and Growth Energy to Demonstrate Benefits of Extreme Ethanol Optimization

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ —
Partners collaborate on first vehicle-based demonstration of Ricardo’s Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) engine technologyUses an American produced renewable ethanol – supports US jobs and increased ener…

[ More ] January 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Governor Rendell: Supporting a Low-Carbon, Green Economy Leads to Regaining Competitive Edge, Creating Jobs

Boosting Renewable Energy Use, Addressing Climate Change Important for Secure Economic Future
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — With much of the U.S. still feeling the lingering effects of the recession, Governor Edward G. Rendell sai…

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

EnerDel Plans to Invest $237 Million in New Indiana Lithium-Ion Battery Plant, Creating 1,400 New Clean Tech Jobs

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel announced today it will invest $237 million in a new manufacturing plant near its Indianapolis headquarters in order to meet anticipated demand for advanced batter…

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
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