Daily Archives: November 2, 2009

Massachusetts Moves Toward a Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Laura B.

A statewide energy council approved a three-year energy efficiency plan on October 6 that is designed to save Massachusetts consumers more than $5 billion in electricity costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The measure, based on an … Continue reading →

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Interior Department, California Launch Renewable Energy Initiative

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an agreement on October 12 to spur the development of environmentally appropriate renewable energy on federal lands in California. Among its major provisions, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will … Continue reading →

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Missouri Governor Dedicates Landfill Gas Facility

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon dedicated a new renewable energy and waste heat utilization project on October 19 that will reduce energy costs at two state correctional facilities in Jefferson City. Landfill gas harvested from the Jefferson City Landfill will be … Continue reading →

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