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Obama First to Enforce 34-Year-Old Energy Efficiency Rules
redgreenandblue.org - 2/12/2009
Obama First to Enforce 34-Year-Old Energy Efficiency Rules
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Policymakers can make all the rules and regulations they want, but if the administration chooses not to implement and enforce them—or finds legal loopholes allowing them to shirk their responsibility—sometimes, there’s not a whole that can be done about it. And that is exactly what has ...
guardian.co.uk - 2/9/2009
Speed bumps to get new role as a source of green energy
— guardian.co.uk — "Green" speed bumps that will generate electricity as cars drive over them are to be introduced on... Britain's roads. The hi-tech "sleeping policemen" will power street lights, traffic lights and road signs in a pilot scheme in London that could be ... (more) Speed bumps to get new role as a source of green energy

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guardian.co.uk - 2/12/2009
Miliband announces green makeover for every home in Britain by 2030
— guardian.co.uk — All UK households will have a green makeover by 2030 under government plans to reduce carbon emissions... and cut energy bills. Cavity wall and loft insulation will be available for all suitable homes, with plans to retrofit 400,000 homes a year by ... (more) Miliband announces green makeover for every home in ...

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Detailed Summary of Energy Investments in Stimulus
watthead.blogspot.com - 2/14/2009
Detailed Summary of Energy Investments in Stimulus
— watthead.blogspot.com — The American Recovery and Investment Act agreed upon by the Senate and House Conference Committee contains $57.4... billion in energy-related public spending as well as tax credits and bond provisions expected to cost $20 billion over ten years. The House of Representatives approved the ... (more) Detailed Summary of Energy Investments in Stimulus

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the green skeptic™:  Obama Urges Energy Efficiency, But Is Anybody Buying?

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Obama Urges Energy Efficiency, But Is Anybody Buying?
the green skeptic™ — ... in a range of household and commercial electrical items, starting with ovens, lamps, microwaves, dishwashers, and air conditioners. The question is, will anybody be buying new appliances any time soon? And where are they going to get the money? Related articles by Zemanta Obama Orders Stricter Energy Efficiency Rules (takepart.com) Obama urges higher efficiency standards (guardian.co.uk) Obama First to Enforce 34-Year-Old Energy Efficiency Rules (redgreenandblue.org) Obama's ...

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