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Mar 25 2024
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IPS earns national recognition for energy efficiency in school buildings
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Public Schools is getting some national recognition. IPS announced Thursday that 17 of their school buildings have earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Certification. That’s up from their 10 energy-efficient school buildings in 2023. To earn the ENERGY STAR Certification, buildings must rank in the top 25% nationwide for energy efficiency
Wish TVMar 21 2024
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Mystic Aquarium Expands Renewable Ocean Energy Exhibit
MYSTIC, CT — Mystic Aquarium has announced the expansion of its Renewable Ocean Energy exhibit. The expansion is in collaboration with Ørsted and Eversource, developers of Connecticut and Rhode Island’s first large-scale offshore wind farm, Revolution Wind. The exhibit will give visitors a closer look at offshore wind and the Aquarium’s research related to this emerging field. “Climate change
Patch.comMar 25 2024
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NV leaders call for clean energy investments options for all
Nevada state leaders held a workshop on clean energy home upgrades and discussed how people can leverage available tax credits on solar power, heat pump appliances, and weatherization projects. State Sen. Dina Neal - D-Las Vegas - said while there are many beneficial federal investments coming to the Silver State that can help Nevadans save on utility bills, she wants to see more work being
Public News ServiceMar 20 2024
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Vt. House debates major renewable energy bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont House lawmakers Wednesday are debating a major bill that sets strict requirements for utilities to buy power from renewable resources over the next five to 10 years. But there’s still a big disagreement over what the final price tag will be for both utilities and ratepayers. “H. 289 updates the Renewable Energy Standard at a time of a pretty dynamic energy
WCAX 3Mar 19 2024
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Survey: Energy Affordability a Top Priority for PA Voters
Energy affordability remains a top priority for Pennsylvania voters leading up to the November elections, according to a new survey from the Commonwealth Foundation. In a poll of 800 registered voters conducted between February 28 and March 6, more than 4 in 5 respondents (81%) were concerned about the future availability of affordable energy in the United States, while just shy of the same
PoliticsPAMar 14 2024
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Monster Energy SuperMotocross Event coming to Indy
Bubba Pauli, a Midwest native, is getting ready to compete at the upcoming Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, March 16. This year marks the 34th time Supercross has come to Indy in its 50-year history. It’s returning to Lucas Oil Stadium. Fans are excited to see Pauli and other riders tackle the challenging course. Lucas Oil Stadium’s great facilities
Wish TVMar 14 2024
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Burning trash shouldn’t count as green energy
As a concerned parent, elected city school board commissioner and advocate for environmental justice, I’m proud to have testified in support of Del. Vaughn Stewart and state Sen. Karen Lewis Young’s Reclaim Renewable Energy Act. The students of Baltimore are already taking significant steps to combat climate change and foster a healthier future for our city from implementing school composting
Baltimore SunMar 26 2024
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Wisconsin utilities pledge to use union labor for clean energy construction.
Union workers will build most utility-scale renewable energy installations in Wisconsin under an agreement between the state's investor-owned utilities and five labor unions. Each of the utilities has signed a pledge to use union labor "to the fullest extent possible," cementing existing relationships and ensuring that contractors use Wisconsin union workers on billions of dollars of future
Milwaukee Journal SentinelMar 25 2024
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Portland committee will allocate additional revenue from Clean Energy Fund
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In late 2023, Portland leaders discovered an additional $540 million would be available for community-led climate projects. A committee will soon accept applications from organizations and programs that are hoping to secure extra funding. The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund was first passed in November 2018. With 65% of the vote, PCEF was designed as a “
KOIN 6Mar 18 2024
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Protecting Maryland farms from unrealistic energy goals
Maryland has always been a leader in protecting our environment. Whether it be agricultural nutrient management, industrial pollution abatement or sustainable land management, the state has set goals to preserve our resources, including our beloved Chesapeake Bay. All Marylanders care about the environment and understand the importance of addressing pollution-related issues. However, we do not
Baltimore Sun