redgreenandblue.org - 5/15/2009
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Bill would require just 15% of electricity to come from renewable sources
House Democrats negotiating a climate and energy bill have reportedly reached a compromise on a renewable energy standard (RES) as part of the American Clean Energy & Security Act that would allow those states ...
guardian.co.uk - 5/15/2009
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guardian.co.uk —
Research urges governments and climate policymakers to look
beyond simple energy solutions and consider the indirect and...
economy-wide effects when forming legislation Using energy more efficiently might not be as effective at tackling climate change ...
(more)
'Rebound effects' of energy efficiency could halve ...
energycommerce.house.gov - 5/15/2009
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energycommerce.house.gov —
Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Rep. Edward J. Markey,
Rep. John D. Dingell, Rep. Rick Boucher, Rep. Bart...
Gordon, and Rep. Mike Doyle released the details of an agreement on a Combined Efficiency and Renewable Electricity Standard that will reduce global ...
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Energy & Commerce Committee Democrats Release ...
inhabitat.com - 5/11/2009
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inhabitat.com —
In last week’s Energy 101 column, we took
a look at the basics of where our energy...
comes from now. This week, we’re examining the future of energy—specifically, the smart grid. To recap, a smart grid is essentially a ...
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Energy 101: What Is a Smart Grid?
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Eco-Beat, 5/15
Green Daily —
... Green in a Flash:
London's iconic double-decker buses are going hybrid!
The EPA has released a summer guide to saving energy at home.
US House may require 15% of energy to come from renewables by 2025.
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