News: Green Initiatives

Northeastern Governors Urge Federal Government to Provide Billions in Energy Assistance to ...

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:34:00 +0100

"We need a strong financial commitment from our federal partners to ensure the LIHEAP program remains a valuable resource to assist families in making home heating payments."

San Francisco Issues RFI for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:58:00 +0100

A new generation of electric vehicles, both plug-in hybrids and full-battery electric vehicles, is beginning to emerge and is expected to accelerate in the near future.

Researchers Install Fourth Lake Tahoe Air Quality Sampler

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:59:00 +0100

Analysis of data generated by the samplers will show if the nitrogen fallout from burned trees ends up fueling an algae bloom in the lake.

UC Davis to Study How New Fuels Will Affect Air Quality

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:14:00 +0100

Flex-fuel, electric hybrid and biodiesel-powered vehicles to be tested.

Florida Utility Receives Approval for Solar Power Generation Facilities

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:58:00 +0100

Solar and solar-natural gas hybrid designs planned for three power plants.

Virginia Governor Announces Telework Policy

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:41:00 +0100

About 14,000 state employees work some type of alternate schedule.

Southern California Edison Begins Construction of Nation's Largest Solar Panel Installation Project

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:12:00 +0100

Program in line with the Million Solar Roofs and supports state's Global Warming Solutions Act.

Rhode Island to Leverage Demand Response to Reduce Energy Consumption and Earn Revenue

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:13:00 +0100

"This is a positive development in Rhode Island's broader mission to promote environmentally responsible energy policies, while generating revenue for the state that can be used to fund other government programs."

Connecticut Republicans Push Telecommuting Plan

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:15:00 +0100

Only 140 state workers took advantage of the state's telecommuting policy last year.

Four Cities to Test Light Emitting Diodes in Street Lamps

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:38:00 +0100

Multiple tests during the next six to 12 months to determine reliability, light output, light quality, and energy consumption.