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A two-megawatt solar energy system was dedicated Tuesday at Denver International Airport.
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A former employee who sued Duke Energy Corp., claiming he was fired because he objected to secret payments the utility was making to large industrial customers in Ohio, has settled the lawsuit out of court just as the trial was about to begin. (DUK)
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A former employee who sued Duke Energy Corp., claiming he was fired because he objected to secret payments the utility was making to large industrial customers in Ohio, has settled the lawsuit out of court just as the trial was about to begin. (DUK)
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Lower consumer demand has brought gas prices down 9 percent over the past month, AAA reported Tuesday.
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The official state group that advocates for North Carolina consumers in utility rate cases has asked regulators for another week to work out a possible compromise on Duke Energy Corp.’s proposed Save-A-Watt energy-efficiency program. (DUK)
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Google.org, the Internet giant’s philanthropic arm, said Tuesday it is putting more than $10 million into enhanced geothermal energy companies. (GOOG)
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North Carolina’s consumer advocate has asked regulators for another week to work out a possible compromise on Duke Energy Corp.’s proposed Save-A-Watt energy-efficiency program. (DUK)
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Tropical Storm Fay blew in during the wee hours of the morning leaving us with yet another day of closures. But things should return to normal on Wednesday.
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First Solar Inc. announced Monday it plans to expand its manufacturing plant in Perrysburg, Ohio, with help from local officials as demand for its solar power systems grows.
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John Deeds, a former employee who sued Duke Energy Corp., claiming that he was fired because he objected to secret payments the utility was making to large industrial customers, has settled the lawsuit out of court just as the trial was about to begin. (DUK)
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Nonprofit and other qualified organizations facing financial hardships due to higher electricity bills can each apply for up to $5,000 in assistance through a one-time, $2 million electric rate relief program offered by Ameren's Illinois utilities. (AEE)
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A North Carolina environmental group wants state regulators to abandon consideration of Duke Energy Corp.’s Save-A-Watt program and consider instead its proposal for an independently administered energy-efficiency effort. (DUK)
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Republican presidential nominee John McCain said Congress should come back early from its month-long recess to consider lifting federal restrictions on off-shore domestic oil drilling.
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An N.C. environmental group wants state regulators to abandon consideration of Duke Energy Corp.’s Save-A-Watt program and instead choose its proposal for an independently administered energy-efficiency effort. (DUK)
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With Florida under a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Charlie Crist as Tropical Storm Fay approaches, the Tampa Bay area’s electric utilities said they are prepared for any effects the storm might have on service. (PGN) (TE)
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A builder of nuclear power plants says Maryland is its top pick for a new reactor.
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There’s something smelly at the Florida Avenue Market — and it’s not the fish.
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With presidential candidate John McCain and others promoting nuclear power as a solution to the nation’s energy woes, a Bellevue invention factory is positioning itself to spark a revived nuclear industry.
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Mike Kostinsky, owner of Sorrento of Arbutus pizza shop, got fed up with rising electric costs from Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. two years ago.
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With voters concerned about record-high oil and gas prices and a slow economy, both presidential candidates are urging strong measures to reduce U.S. dependence on oil.
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BrightSource Energy Inc. is opening a Phoenix office and looking for partners in developing its solar generating plants.
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There's a reason you see a lot of Toyota Highlanders on the road.
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Little is simple about Duke Energy Corp.’s Save-A-Watt proposal. All sides should stop trying to claim it is.
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Westar Energy Inc. is buzzing about potential carbon emission limits, from top management on down.
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To get an idea of what a future cap-and-trade system to control carbon emissions might look like, it’s helpful to look to the past.
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Most business leaders and politicians agree that environmental regulation to reduce carbon emissions is likely in the next two to five years, and the cap-and-trade model is one method being discussed. Here is a summary of pros and cons of the cap-and-trade system.
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Area participants in a committee that will advise Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on energy and environmental policies are hopeful the process will benefit the environment and the economy.
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Wind energy has stepped into the limelight as the energy crisis continues.
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to going green. Determining the most cost-effective environmental measures to take is a difficult task filled with variables. Area business leaders shared their thoughts on four steps businesses can take to reduce their impact on the environment.
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Perhaps more than any other state, Hawaii has embraced the urgency of creating renewable energy and conserving what we have.
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Rising energy prices are squeezing every economic gain out of the average American family, reducing our standard of living and making most of us feel downright angry. But the higher price we pay for gasoline, electricity, heating oil and natural gas could have a positive impact on this region if national leaders would just embrace and encourage the technologies to make the United States energy independent.
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Emcore Corp.’s solar star is rising fast.
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A lot more solar photovoltaic systems could light up public and private buildings, thanks to a Public Service Co. of New Mexico plan to offer more incentives to consumers.
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Jemez Pueblo does not have a casino. But it does have sun. And pueblo officials want to harness that natural power and turn it into an economic development engine.
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June’s declaration by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California’s first drought in 16 years is turning up the pressure on Bay Area governments, developers and business owners to safeguard supplies — and efficiently wring every precious drop out of existing water.
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It’s a fair statement to say the wind really blows in Texas — especially out west where I live and along the Gulf Coast, where it seems to never end. It’s also true that the ongoing economic vitality of the state can only be realized if infrastructure improvements keep pace.
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Since April, Dustin Aubrey’s Novastar Energy LLC has installed nine photovoltaic systems on San Antonio area roofs. It’s a jump from the one he installed in December, five months after CPS Energy introduced rebates for customers who installed solar systems.
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Two alternative energy startups will soon test the public market’s appetite for companies promising big ideas while posting large losses. (GE) (GS) (JPM) (GM)
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For a clean source of power, windmills can produce quite a fire storm — just ask anyone on either side of the Cape Wind drama. We asked readers what they’d do if a wind farm were to be proposed near their home. Read on ...
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A company with a roster of corporate clients headed by the likes of energy icons T. Boone Pickens and Richard Kinder is bound to attract some attention.
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Ausra is an alternative energy company that is counting on fossil fuels to help it survive.
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A bill introduced by Ohio’s two U.S. senators could soften some of the financial blow for communities struggling to pay for improvements to their sewage systems.
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A Sacramento natural gas business has sued a San Francisco company for $675,847 plus interest after a well-drilling and pipeline construction deal went awry.
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The Port of Sacramento has secured one new tenant — and is anticipating a second — that could bring much-needed revenue to the cash-strapped gateway to overseas trade.
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