July 22, 2010 Green News

Green Channel

Do 700,000 new jobs from U.S. government investments in energy projects sound good? That’s the claim from President Obama (time frame: “next few years”). This week’s GreenRoom count = 1,000 for Colorado, 75 for Arizona and 15 for Massachusetts, plus maybe 69 for Oregon.   Find out what the numbers mean in this week’s Green Channel. Also in the Channel – a new “Green Jobs Academy” in Pennsylvania; $5 million for training the workforce on TSG in Michigan; and 1,500 permanent jobs claimed in Arizona, Colorado, and Indiana.  More...

Eco-Power

On the sunny side of the street, there’s a mini land rush in Arizona for solar PV sites, and homebuilders are jumping on the solar-roof-leasing bandwagon. How do you get to the market faster with PV modules? Answered. Plus: What’s a “pseudo-tie” . . . ? Also Powerful – on the darker side of solar, California acts to deter abuse, Arizona argues over solar system water needs, and a utility in Georgia gets a slap in the face. More...

Energy Efficiency

What’s the federal government doing on Energy Efficiency? Among other things, encouraging smart lighting, seeking to boost exports of renewable/efficiency technology, and funneling $76 million into 58 energy efficiency building technology projects. Also Efficient – a report claims that, if you put it all together and add it all up, there is $72 billion in federal energy efficiency money out there – no new legislation needed.  More...

Sustainability

There’s a famous company out there, with a connection to Edison himself, that’s working to turn a Western city into “an icon of sustainability.” What’s planned, and what does it all mean? Plus, what Ball Corp. and Kroger Co. have been up to lately. Also of Sustenance – can you be any more inefficient than the nation’s airports and airlines? It’s worth pondering. And: City mayors take a stand on packaging.  More...

Green Data Points

A recent report on federal subsidies for renewable energy points out that it’s too soon to be tired of the renewable conversation.  In short, doubters should renew their thinking! Also Pointed – the President used a DoE study to note that the price of batteries for electric vehicles is going to fall like a stone. Also:  A graphic depiction of electric vehicle charging stations.  More...