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REPS. WELCH & KING RALLY BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR FULL FUNDING OF HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
As the Northeast emerges from one of the most brutal winters on record, Rep. Peter Welch and Rep. Peter King (R-NY) have rallied a bipartisan coalition to fight for full funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). In a letter to ...
SHAHEEN, PORTMAN TARGETED ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL PASSES SENATE
Bipartisan energy efficiency legislation authored by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today passed the U.S. Senate. The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 contains key energy efficiency provisions that will strengthen t...
Kinzinger, Gardner, Coons, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Legislation
Representatives Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Peter Welch (D-VT) joined Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Chris Coons (D-CT) today to announce that they are introducing identical bipartisan bills in the Senate and House encouraging and expanding the use of ...
Tonko, Bustos Ask Committee for Full Funding of Safe Shipment of Energy Products
This week, Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), and 35 of their House Democratic colleagues asked Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Ranking Member D...
Congressman Dan Kildee Advocates for Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects for Flint,...
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), in a continued effort to invest in and improve local water infrastructure and delivery systems, has written to the Appropriations Committee requesting that they support adequate funding for the Clean Water State Revolvin...
City of Burlington Endorses Innovative Street Design Guide
At yesterday’s meeting, the City Council endorsed the use of an innovative streetscape design guide that will serve as a foundation for future roadway improvements. The Urban Street Design Guide, developed in 2013 by the National Association of City...
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) – Second Emergency Benefit and Revised Closing Dates
Acting Commissioner of the Division of Health & Family Services, Joseph Todora has announced that a second HEAP Emergency Benefit for heat and heat-related emergencies will be available effective immediately. The second emergency benefit amounts w...
Morris Freeholders Approve Solar II Settlemen
The Morris County Freeholders, by a majority vote, and the Morris County Improvement Authority have agreed to a $7 million settlement of litigation connected to its Solar II renewable energy program.
MPSC Approves Additional $22 Million in 2015 Michigan Energy Assistance Program Grants
Low-income households struggling to pay utility bills may be able to get assistance through an additional $22 million in Michigan Energy Assistance Program grants to eight of the organizations previously awarded funds for 2015.
Ayotte Pushes for New Hampshire Priorities in Senate Budget
U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) announced today that the Senate's Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 budget resolution, approved Thursday evening by the Senate Budget Committee, includes several measures she fought for that protect New Hampshire priorities. During...
Santo Domingo Pueblo Selected To Receive Grant To Deploy Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy...
U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that Santo Domingo Pueblo was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to receive a $210,000 grant to accelerate the Tribe's implementation of renewable energy and energy efficien...
Utah-Based Washakie Renewable Energy LLC Settles Renewable Fuel Standard Violations
The Department of Justice today filed a stipulation of settlement resolving civil claims against Washakie Renewable Energy LLC (Washakie) for violations of the Renewable Fuel Program under the Clean Air Act. The stipulation of settlement was filed ...
Attorney General sues Grant County mobile home landlord for sham sales used to evade...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a complaint in Grant County Superior Court against Gary Chavers, owner of Sun & Sand Mobile Home Park in Mattawa, Wash., for forcing tenants to sign “purchase” contracts so that he could evade city hea...
ENERGY DEPARTMENT SELECTS STANDING ROCK RESERVATION TO DEPLOY RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is 1 of 11 tribal communities receiving a grant to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies on tribal lands. The grant will a...
King Reintroduces Legislation to Support Affordable, Renewable, Home-Grown
Following an event last month at Mt. Abram Ski Resort in Greenwood to highlight the economic and environmental benefits of biomass, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today fulfilled his pledge to reintroduce the Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2015,...
Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan ‘Phased Approach’ Raises Concerns for CA Desert Conservation
After receiving more than 20,000 public comments on the draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP), federal and state agencies today announced that they will finalize the plan in a “phased” approach – moving forward with large-scale ...
Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan “Phased Approach” raises concerns for CA desert conservation
After receiving more than 20,000 public comments on the draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP), federal and state agencies today announced that they will finalize the plan in a “phased” approach – moving forward with large-scale ...
Whitfield Examines 21st Century Electricity Opportunities and Challenges
The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) today held a hearing on “The 21st Century Electricity Challenge: Ensuring a Secure, Reliable and Modern Electricity System.” A strong electricity system is critical to our ec...
Public input sought during renewable energy listening session
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 26, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Land Use Services Department will continue to solicit public input on the future of renewable energy development throughout the County’s unincorporated areas during a special listening s...
New technology will save time and money
Erie County, NY – February 23, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The long-held tradition of attorney’s and their prospective homebuyers having to come downtown to Old County Hall to sign a multitude legal documents to purchase their new home might soo...
Powerful Neighborhoods Brings Energy Efficient Lights to 70,000 Homes
Seattle City Light's Powerful Neighborhoods conservation program has reached 70,000 customers in the past four years, saving enough energy to power nearly 2,800 homes and saving our customers about $2 million a year
Governor McAuliffe Announces $200,000 Local Innovation Grant for Nelson County
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Local Innovation funding for Nelson County. The Local Innovation Fund provides financial assistance to localities that are implementing small scale, innovativ...
CT Delegation Announces $77 MIillion In Home Heating Relief
Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), U.S. Congressman John Larson (D-Conn.), U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and U.S. C...
HOME FULLY RESTORED BY PUTNAM VOCATIONAL STUDENTS TO BE AUCTIONED ON TUESDAY
Springfield, MA - June 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will be on hand to showcase a home completely restored by Springfield high school students as an outcome of collaboration between the City of Springfield and Roger L. Putnam V...
Green-Upton Bill Passes Out of Energy and Commerce Committee
Washington, D.C. - May 12, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to pass an amended version of H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act authored by Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) and Ch...
Treasurer McCord Helps Launch National Home Energy Loan Partnership
Pittsburgh - April 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord, along with businesses and organizations from the public and private sectors, announced today the creation of a groundbreaking national partnership to bring low-c...
Mayor Walsh Announces Mayor’s Carbon Cup to Encourage Large Building Portfolios to Commit to...
Boston - April 9, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the Greenovate Boston Mayor’s Carbon Cup, a voluntary recognition program for large hospitals, universities, and commercial building portfolios committed to reducing t...
Ayala: Spanish-Language Housing Website Helping Latinos Become Homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The keys to affordable homeownership are being extended to Connecticut’s Hispanic community through a new Spanish-speaking website that has been launched by the Connecticut Housing Finance Author...
Benishek Presses Washington Regulators on New Rules that Will Increase Home Heating Costs
WASHINGTON, DC: - March 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to not increase home heating costs for Michigan families by enacting new regulations on wood burning stoves.
Mobile home owners: Money available for safety improvements
A $120,000 grant will help make older mobile homes in Idaho safer and more livable. The Idaho Community Reinvestment Corporation and Idaho Housing and Finance Association contributed $60,000 apiece to the Home Safety Grant Program to inspect and repair...
