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North Carolina smart grid pilot saves households up to 40 percent

September 22, 200941 Comments

IBM and Consert, a Raleigh, N.C.-based intelligent energy distribution and management network provider, announced the completion of a smart grid pilot project coordinated in conjunction with the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (FPWC) in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Missouri facility first to receive new biomass funds

September 3, 200990 Comments

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Services Agency (FSA) has selected a Missouri energy cooperative as the nation’s first recipient of matching funds under the newly created Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP).

Partnerships, collaboration urged in local government forum

August 25, 200942 Comments

Leaders from across the state of New York gathered at Cornell University earlier this month to discuss ways local government officials could build meaningful partnerships both within and outside the public sector.

Utility database to help Maryland manage power consumption

August 20, 200979 Comments

Maryland’s Department of General Services (DGS) recently announced a new tool that will help the state reach its goal of reducing energy use over the next several years. Managed by the DGS Office of Energy Performance and Conservation, the EmPOWER Maryland Utility Database will facilitate the collection and management of all the state’s utility data

Kansas receives $4 million to reduce diesel emissions

July 16, 2009150 Comments

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $4 million grant to the state of Kansas to support the reduction of diesel emissions.

Government regulation, venture capital driving clean energy economy

June 10, 2009109 Comments

According to a new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts, going green not only pays off for the environment, it pays off for the economy.

States, vendors prepare for hurricane season

June 9, 200940 Comments

The official start of Hurricane Season 2009 saw Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Alabama Governor Bob Riley, President Barack Obama and other regional officials issuing words of warning and support in preparation for the next hurricane strikes. But state and federal officials aren't the only ones marking the beginning of hurricane season. Government contractors, offering infrastructure network, disaster relief and database back-up solutions have also joined in the conversation.

New York looks to position itself in the ‘new economy’

June 9, 200940 Comments

New York Governor David Paterson unveiled a statewide economic strategy to capitalize on federal stimulus dollars Monday. The Governor's plan looks to drive the New York economic recovery by tapping funds available to the fields of clean energy, environmental sustainability, technology and health care.

Rural county leaders look for attentive ears in Washington

May 6, 2009105 Comments

The National Association of Counties' Rural Action Caucus (RAC) recently returned from a "fly-in" advocacy effort in Washington, D.C. to promote rural America's most pressing issues.

Above the Fold 04.28.09

April 28, 200979 Comments

Missouri reps spar over $1 billion tax cut…Florida reps spar over federal stimulus…California counties spar with immigrants who need health care…New Jersey reps don’t spar with new report praising child-welfare…Penn. rep spars with lack of contracting oversight…Sec. Clinton spars with climate change…cars spar less with other cars during rush hour, report finds…Sec. Salazar spars with [...]

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