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California "Pay as You Drive" Insurance Proposal Stirs Privacy Concerns

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:57:00 +0100

Auto insurance becomes a "metered utility."

Wind Energy Report, New Project Awards Announced

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:57:00 +0100

Secretary Steven Chu announced that 28 new wind-energy projects have been selected to receive $12.8 million in Recovery Act funds.

Virginia Telework Day is Aug. 3

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:24:00 +0100

Businesses are encouraged to participate as a way to test business continuity plans for an emergency.

$141 Million Awarded for State Energy Programs

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:00 +0100

Hawaii will receive $10.3 million, Maine $10.9 million, Nebraska $12.4 million, New Mexico $12.7 million, the Northern Mariana Islands $7.5 million, and Texas $87.5 million.

DOE Announces $10.5 Million for Local Government Solar Energy Education

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:51:00 +0100

DOE has developed guides, case studies, and tool kits to assist local governments in promoting solar energy.

Smart Electricity Grid Aims to Increase Energy Efficiency

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Economic stimulus money will fund smart meters and sensors to replace U.S. legacy electric system.

San Francisco Promotes Recycling With Green iPhone Application

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:15:00 +0100

San Francisco's EcoFinder iPhone application provides location-based information to help residents find the best location to recycle different materials.

Yogurt Talks, the Chips are Silent: Europe Outlines Actions to Promote "Internet of ...

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:55:00 +0100

Also addressing IPv6, to allow enough IP addresses to handle the billions of objects expected to connect to the Internet.

Orlando, Fla., Completes Computer Replacement, Finds Energy Savings

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Conrad Cross, CIO of Orlando, Fla., said the city wanted to update employees' technology, but discovered energy savings during the initiative.

Water and Energy Sustainability Top Items in Local Government Survey

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:30:00 +0100

Examined the level of sustainability adoption among California cities.