energy

Energy blamed more than ethanol for food prices - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle
Ethanol bears some of the blame for last year's rising food prices, but oil and electricity bear more, according to a new congressional study of the food-versus-fuel debate.
The Associated Press
Farm Futures
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Written on April 10, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Arkansas lawmakers seek 1 loan, energy amendment - Forbes

Forbes
By ANDREW DeMILLO , 04.07.09, 02:00 PM EDT Arkansas lawmakers moved Tuesday to combine a proposed amendment easing the constitution's limits on interest rates for consumer and government loans with a measure allowing bond financing for energy …
ArkansasSports360.com
Arkansas News
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Written on April 7, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Govt. Report Highlights Renewable Energy, Downplays Oil And Gas - CleanTech Brief

CleanTech Brief
About 20% of the electricity needs of Atlantic coastal states could be met through wind power, according to a report summary published last week by the US Department of the Interior.
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Wall Street Journal
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Written on April 7, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Obama invites major economies to energy forum - CNN International

CNN International
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama has invited the leaders of 16 major economies to Washington for a forum on energy and climate next month, the White House announced Saturday.
Wall Street Journal
International Herald Tribune
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Written on March 29, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Sacramento lands $4.7M in US energy efficiency funding - Bizjournals.com

Bizjournals.com
The city of Sacramento will receive $4.7 million in energy efficiency funding from the US Department of Energy, Mayor Kevin Johnson said Thursday.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Tampa Tribune
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Written on March 26, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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High school students poll San Mateo homeowners on water, energy use - San Mateo County Times

San Mateo County Times, CA
"If we find that there's a significant percentage of the housing stock where people haven't had the chance to upgrade, is there a chance for the city to find funding" for an improvement program? Money for such projects may soon become available under …

Written on March 24, 2009 | Posted in Housing | No comment

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Petro-Canada to merge with Suncor Energy - Times Online

Times Online
Petro-Canada has agreed to merge with Suncor Energy, its Canadian rival, in a transaction that values the former state-owned enterprise at more than £10 billion and would create a national oil champion for Canada.
The Associated Press
Reuters UK
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Written on March 23, 2009 | Posted in World News | No comment

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Y Combinator Demo Day: Simple cloud management, real-time energy … - VentureBeat

VentureBeat, CA
This should allow young, single professionals, especially those who spend very little time at home, to find housing that’s either more affordable or higher quality than most studio apartments. The company says it’s already operating more than 40 units …