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Community College Program Encourages Idea Exchange in Green Fields of Study

,  |  May 26, 2011

Guest Blog by: Staci Matlock The Santa Fe New Mexican Walking through the new Trades and Advanced Technology Center at Santa Fe Community College is like touring one big practical … Read more

Climate Capsule: Congress and Big Oil Battle It Out

 |  May 17, 2011

This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Oil Execs Cry “Un-American” Quote: Steve Torbit, Executive Director, National Wildlife Federation’s Rocky Mountain region Economic Story of the Week: Cutting Carbon to … Read more

Cutting Corn Ethanol Subsidies: Congress Should Be All Ears

 |  Mar 31, 2011

As early as this afternoon, the Senate may vote on an amendment that would save taxpayers billions of dollars by cutting wasteful and environmentally-harmful corn ethanol subsidies. At a time … Read more

Looking for a Tax Rebate this Year? Find it in Corn Ethanol!

 |  Mar 3, 2011

Many members of Congress were elected in November promising to save money and cut unnecessary government spending, yet these same members continue to defend a wasteful, expensive, and environmentally damaging program.  … Read more

Southern Virginia prepares to build biomass power plant

 |  Feb 4, 2011

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is preparing to build a biomass plant in South Boston, Virginia, using the wood waste left over from the local logging companies. NOVEC is a … Read more

Colleges Turn to An Array of Alternative Fuels

,  |  Nov 30, 2010

When it comes to on-campus renewable energy installations, certain types are more common than others. Read more

Colleges & Universities Share Advice on Financing On-Campus Renewable Energy Installations at AASHE

 |  Oct 11, 2010

At the AASHE Conference campus leaders from diverse backgrounds gathered to share their knowledge, experience and advice on a variety of topics — among them the perennial question of “I want to help my campus adopt sustainable energy practices, but how do I pay for it?” Read more

University of Minnesota-Morris Absorption Chiller

All Fired Up

 |  Jan 26, 2010

By Ryan Newhouse   As more schools convert coal-fired boilers to burn biomass or build state-of-the-art energy facilities, they must creatively explore their “backyards” for sustainable fuel sources. If done … Read more

Green Energy Job Creation: Return On Investment Facts

 |  Jul 10, 2009

In a detailed assessment of how many actual jobs are created for every $1 million invested in the energy sector Alt Energy Stocks has reviewed the data. Bottom line–green energy … Read more

Energy Bill Includes Amendment for Green Training at Community Colleges

 |  Apr 1, 2009

A new amendment to the 2009 energy bill is designed to fund job training at community colleges in renewable and alternative energy fields. This amendment, sponsored by Senator Wyden (D-Ore.) … Read more

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