Renewable energy
Green Power Usage Edged Higher in 2009 among EPA Partners
Intel Corporation top purchaser of green power.
Virginia Alternative & Renewable Energy Conference
Speakers announced for this renewable energy conference.
$3 Billion Available for Renewable Energy Projects
As part of an innovative partnership aimed at increasing economic development in urban and rural areas while setting the nation on the path to energy independence, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Energy today announced an estimated $3 billion for the development of renewable energy projects around the country and made available the guidance businesses will need to submit a successful application.
Virginia to Recieve Recovery Act Funds for Renewable Energy Programs
DOE announced in late June its award of more than $454 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in 18 states. Under DOE’s State Energy Program, states have proposed plans to prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Bowerbank Calls Bolling Energy Plan “Backwards” and “Fundamentally Wrong”
Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Jon Bowerbank today blasted Bill Bolling for releasing an energy plan that would exacerbate, rather than alleviate, Virginia’s economic and energy crises.
Bowerbank Tours Various Businesses on Jobs Tour
Appomattox News received three press releases from Jon Bowerbank’s campaign office today. All three talked about how Bowerbank toured various facilities on his Jobs Tour. Instead of creating three separate articles, the three press releases are filed below in order of receipt, and the disclaimer that followed all three press releases is offered at the end of this piece:
Focusing on Our Energy Future: Environmental Issues Come to Appomattox
On Thursday April 16, a “Focusing on Our Energy Future” town hall meeting was held at Carver-Price Cultural Center from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Sweet Briar College senior Heather Riggleman, the forum served to open a conversation about environmental issues in Appomattox.
Gov. Kaine Marks Conclusion of Legislative Session
Governor Timothy M. Kaine marked the end of the 2009 General Assembly session today by highlighting a number of key victories, including a landmark ban on smoking in virtually all restaurants and bars throughout the Commonwealth.
Perriello’s First Bill Set to Become Law in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Congressman Tom Perriello announced that his first bill – the “American Opportunity Tax Credit” to provide a $2,500 tax credit for higher-education – was included in the final conference report of H.R. 1, which passed the House today.
Gov. Kaine Forges New Climate Change Agreements with UK
Governor Timothy M. Kaine and Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Nigel Sheinwald of the United Kingdom, signed a bilateral “Climate Change Action Agreement” at the Virginia Capitol today that commits each government to the common goals of combating the effects of climate change and developing a more climate-friendly economy.
Gov. Kaine Promotes Legislation for Green Jobs
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today proposed several pieces of legislation designed to promote green jobs as part of his “Renew Virginia” initiative. Governor Kaine made his announcement from the headquarters of Solar Services Inc., a Virginia Beach company that installs solar panels.
Governor Kaine Announces Renew Virginia Initiative
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today kicked off his Renew Virginia initiative, which will include legislative and executive actions to make Virginia a leader in energy conservation and efficiency and protecting the environment. The Governor met with his economic development team and energy-related business owners at the Greater Richmond Convention Center to discuss strategies for attracting renewable energy companies to the Commonwealth, and unveiled plans to form an inter-agency task force and create an energy marketing plan to attract green jobs to the Commonwealth.
