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California lawmakers push alternative clean energy plan
SACRAMENTO -- California lawmakers are pushing an alternative to Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to use new revenue generated by Proposition 39, which changed the corporate tax code when voters approved it in November. Brown and Democrats in the Legislature are...Tags: Jerry Brown, Politics, Environmental Issues, Nancy Skinner, Executive Branch
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Wall Street slips on angst over longevity of Fed stimulus
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell for a third day on Friday amid lingering concern the central bank may scale back its support to the economy. Trading has been choppy in the second half of the week as market participants assess the Federal Reserve's...Tags: Fidelity National Financial Incorporated, Websense Incorporated, Memorial Day, Deere and Company, Time Warner Telecom Inc.
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Contest ignites creative juices
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Three Jefferson Elementary students have combined technology, environmental awareness, and creativity to be awarded in the Igniting Creative Energy Contest presented by the National Energy Foundation and Johnson Controls Inc. The...Tags: Students, Education, Environmental Issues, Johnson Controls Incorporated, Washington, DC
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Minn. ethanol makers hope to snap back this year
FAIRMONT, Minn. - Farmer Dwayne Ehlert remembers the moment last August when he delivered a truckload of corn to an ethanol plant here and sold it for a record $8.16 a bushel. "I knew it was good for me, and I knew it wasn't good for anyone else,"...Tags: Biofuels, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Environmental Issues, Petroleum Industry, Ethanol
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Property of the Week: The Ridge at Manchester West
The Ridge at Manchester West is part of a well-established community where cool summer breezes carry the laughter of children at play and the aroma of backyard barbeques. Homeowners tend gardens of flowers, herbs and vegetables. Impromptu games are held...
Tags: Glastonbury, Services and Shopping, Norwich, Environmental Issues, Arts and Culture
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EU oil pricing probe spurs lawsuit against BP, others
ReutersNEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - A Chicago-based commodities trading firm has filed suit against three of the world's largest oil companies, accusing them of colluding to fix oil prices after European authorities opened an investigation last week. Prime...Tags: Eric Holder, Energy Resources, Laws, Environmental Issues, Petroleum Industry
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LETTER: Energy Efficiency Will Help Sooner Than Hydro
The May 22 editorial asserting that hydropower from beyond our borders can lower Connecticut's high electricity costs misses the mark ["Pass The Clean-Energy Bill"]. Large hydro might help at some point -- maybe -- but it will require the construction...Tags: Environmental Issues, Electricity Production and Distribution
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Lincoln school district saves $680,000 over 17 years with bond maneuver
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — Lincoln County School Board approved a plan Tuesday to refinance bonds and save $680,000 over the course of 17 years. Greg Phillips, a bond consultant for the district with Hilliard Lyons, said a unique contract clause allows the...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Environmental Issues, Budgets and Budgeting
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REUTERS SUMMIT-Venezuela business group sees dire economy in 2013
Reuters* Fedecamaras' head says lack of hard currency crimps growth * Sees most companies' 2013 billing falling at least 40 pct * Maduro's slim election victory shows need for dialogue By Brian Ellsworth CARACAS, May 23 (Reuters) - Venezuela is slipping into...Tags: Nicolas Maduro, Commodity Markets, Business, Venezuela, Environmental Issues
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BRIEF-BP, Shell, Statoil have been sued over alleged brent crude oil price fixing
ReutersMay 23 (Reuters) - BP PLC : * Is sued by commodity trading firm over alleged price fixing in brent crude oil prices and futures contracts -- court filing * Lawsuit filed by Chicago-based prime international trading ltd also names Royal Dutch Shell Plc...Tags: Softball, Litigation, Environmental Issues, Restraint of Trade, Petroleum Industry
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Glastonbury Awarded For Energy Efficiencies At Three Buildings
The town has received three "Power Of Change" awards for energy efficiencies at the wastewater treatment facility, Buttonball Lane Elementary School and Town Hall. The town received "first honors" in the top municipal wastewater treatment plant...
Tags: Global Warming, Environmental Issues, Plant Openings, Water Supply
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Passive, yet powerful houses
The idea of passive house design isn't new. It was first promoted in the early 1990s. But the concept — virtually airtight buildings, heavily insulated and using triple-glazed windows, requiring little energy for heating or cooling — has yet...
Tags: New York City, Environmental Issues, Alternative Energy, Personal Service, Germany
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