Huge Potential for Green Jobs

The huge potential for growth in green jobs is being mandated and funded. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require large utilities to obtain 15 percent of their electricity from new renewable resources such as solar and wind by 2020. On May 18th, 2009, Secretary of the Department of Energy Chu announced the first 16 of the 100 standards that much be addressed by September in order to clear the way for the expenditure of Stimulus Package funds towards expanding the Smart Grid.

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    I cannot support a bill that would scale back our support for one of the few growing sectors of our economy." ”
Ted Kulongoski, OR Governor

OR Gov Vetoes Green Bills

by Deb Powers

On Friday, Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski vetoed two renewable energy bills that he said would decrease investment in green energy projects in the state. One provision in the bills would reduce the maximum tax credit for electric vehicle manufacturers.
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All About Heat Pumps

by Randy Martin

Every energy-aware citizen immediately falls in love with the technology of heat pumps. They are a technically elegant solution to heating and cooling. Then why are they not being installed every- where?  More on  Heat Pumps ...