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Governor Beebe’s weekly column and radio address: Saving Money and Energy at Home
March 19, 2010 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama
March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In Arkansas, the term “energy-efficiency” carries more and more meaning for us in our homes and our bank accounts with each passing day. Because of the federal stimulus program, Arkansas has $2.7 million for families who replace home appliances with new, ENERGY STAR models. ENERGY STAR is an international rating system developed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. It lets consumers identify products that conserve energy use and save money on utility bills.
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Udall Announces Bill to Create Jobs, Strengthen Colorado’s Clean Energy Economy
March 17, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Bill Updates Income Tax Code for Solar Power, Offers Tax Credit for Homeowners who Invest in Community Solar Projects. Washington, D.C. - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A month ago, U.S. Senator Mark Udall had the opportunity to spend a week listening to Coloradans’ ideas for how to strengthen the state’s economy during a visit to the Western Slope and at an Energy Jobs Summit he co-sponsored in Aurora. He heard firsthand from business leaders and citizens about ways he could partner with Colorado communities to create jobs and strengthen the clean energy economy. And today, Senator Udall rolled out the first of a package of clean-energy job-creation bills based on those ideas - specifically an idea he heard during a visit to Holy Cross Energy in Glenwood Springs
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Reps. Matsui, Ehlers Introduce Legislation to Protect American Families from the High Use of Formaldehyde in Household Furniture
March 12, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 4805, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act, in partnership with Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). The bipartisan bill will adopt national standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for formaldehyde in composite wood products. The legislation would also protect the health of American families from the high use of this toxin in common, household items, including hundreds of everyday applications, ranging from paneling and flooring, to cabinets, doors, shelving, molding, and countertops.
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Stabenow Statement Following Senate Committee Hearing on Energy Efficiency Programs
March 12, 2010 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, made the following statement after the committee held a hearing to review proposals designed to create jobs by making buildings energy efficient. The committee heard testimony from Terrence Mierzwa with Consumers Energy, headquartered in Jackson as well as Larry Laseter with Masco Home Services located in Taylor. The committee considered three proposals, including two supported by Senator Stabenow, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act and the Home Star Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program.
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Green Jobs Chairman Calls for ‘A Dramatic Expansion of Solar Power’
March 9, 2010 Posted by Vermont RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - March 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chairman of the Senate’s green jobs subcommittee, has introduced legislation to encourage the installation of 10 million solar systems on the rooftops of homes and businesses over the next decade.
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Town of Fairhaven, Mass. Receives $7.9 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Improve Green Infrastructure
March 8, 2010 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
Boston, MA - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Ira Leighton along with state and local officials and the town of Fairhaven broke ground on a wastewater treatment facility in Fairhaven, Mass. The wastewater infrastructure project, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), is helping create green jobs, boost the local economy, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment.
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Solar Thermal Grant Pilot Program
February 26, 2010 Posted by NYCEDC
New York City, NY - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced five businesses and institutions will receive grants to install solar thermal systems in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. Solar thermal is an established clean energy technology that collects sunlight to produce thermal energy, or heat.
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SARBANES HONORED FOR ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
February 25, 2010 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman John Sarbanes was honored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in its Top 10 List of legislation that is helping to advance green building and the economic activity and jobs that come with it. Congressman Sarbanes was included in the list as author of H.R. 4155, the Property Assessed Clean Energy Tax Benefits Act of 2009
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MARKEY RECEIVES HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE AWARD, ANNOUNCES PLAN TO SHORE UP PROGRAM
February 24, 2010 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longtime champion of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) today received an award from the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA) for his continued support of the program. Rep. Markey recently introduced legislation that would increase the funding available for the vital energy assistance program and expand those who are eligible to receive aid, and today called for the Obama administration to release the remaining emergency funds from this year’s pool.
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New energy code to take effect May 26
February 23, 2010 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama
LĪHU’E, HI - February 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — County officials announced that the Energy Conservation Code governing all new construction on Kaua’i will be effective May 26. The bill was passed by the County Council and signed into law by Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. last month.
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