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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Governor Timothy M. Kaine, Governor Martin O’Malley of Maryland, and Governor Jack Markell of Delaware agreed today on a tri-state partnership for the deployment of offshore wind energy in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region.
Governor Timothy M. Kaine, Governor Martin O’Malley of Maryland, and Governor Jack Markell of Delaware agreed today on a tri-state partnership for the deployment of offshore wind energy in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region.
The three states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) creating a formal partnership that will build on the region’s significant offshore wind resources to generate clean, renewable energy and a sustainable market that will bring new economic opportunities.Read Full Article
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Former President Bill Clinton knows how to work a crowd. His rouser of a speech Tuesday night at the Delaware Democratic Party’s Jefferson Jackson dinner was a prime example.
Former President Bill Clinton knows how to work a crowd. His rouser of a speech Tuesday night at the Delaware Democratic Party’s Jefferson Jackson dinner was a prime example.
Speaking to one vast choir, he got plenty of reaction to his political jabs, jokes and endorsements. That’s to be expected.
But Mr. Clinton’s enthusiasm for the occasion may have gotten the best of him when he urged Democrats to push for President Barack Obama’s energy program because it will lead to “millions and millions and millions” of green jobs.Read Full Article
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wilmington architect M. Anne Skibicki sees a growing clamor for energy efficient, environmentally friendly building designs and features these days, with anything less fast becoming risky business.
Wilmington architect M. Anne Skibicki sees a growing clamor for energy efficient, environmentally friendly building designs and features these days, with anything less fast becoming risky business.
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“You can’t go to meetings anymore without being asked about it,” Skibicki said during the American Institute of Architects Delaware Chapter’s fourth annual “Sustainable Delaware” conference at the University of Delaware.
“It’s a very old way of doing things that has moved into the forefront of everybody’s minds,” said Skibicki, who works with Mitchell Design. “If you’re not moving in that direction, your professional career is going to stall.”Read Full Article
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Gov. David Paterson signed the Green Jobs/Green New York bill on Tuesday, creating a state program that offers specialized training and energy-efficient jobs to low-income residents.
Gov. David Paterson signed the Green Jobs/Green New York bill on Tuesday, creating a state program that offers specialized training and energy-efficient jobs to low-income residents.
The program will also extend loans to homeowners, businesses and non-profit groups who take steps to make their property more “green.”
“The workforce training that this bill supports will prepare New Yorkers to find jobs in the 21st century clean energy economy that we are building here in New York,” Paterson said in a statement.Read Full Article
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Gov. David Paterson signed the Green Jobs/Green New York bill on Tuesday, creating a state program that offers specialized training and energy-efficient jobs to low-income residents.
Gov. David Paterson signed the Green Jobs/Green New York bill on Tuesday, creating a state program that offers specialized training and energy-efficient jobs to low-income residents.
The program will also extend loans to homeowners, businesses and non-profit groups who take steps to make their property more “green.”
“The workforce training that this bill supports will prepare New Yorkers to find jobs in the 21st century clean energy economy that we are building here in New York,” Paterson said in a statement.Read Full Article
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Delaware has a fragile coastal ecosystem, a long history of industrial production and agricultural land under pressure from increasing residential and commercial development.
Delaware has a fragile coastal ecosystem, a long history of industrial production and agricultural land under pressure from increasing residential and commercial development.
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As a consequence, the state faces a range of environmental challenges: Excess nutrients have resulted in algal blooms and fish kills in waterways; particulate release has polluted the air; climate change is contributing to a rise in sea level and marshland decline; industrial activity has contaminated the soil; and a growing population requires the redevelopment of urban brownfields.
At the same time, Delaware is in an ideal position to pilot research strategies to address these issues. The First State has a track record of effectively identifying, prioritizing and acting on difficult issues and valuable opportunities, and its small size and constancy of purpose enable effective communication and issue resolution among key stakeholders.Read Full Article
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced Sept. 24 that Delaware will receive $9,593,500 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency and conservation activities.
Under the Department of Energy’s Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, the state will implement programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon pollution and create green jobs locally.
Gov. Jack Markell said the funding will help the state’s economy by creating jobs and will help Delaware families by reducing their monthly energy bills.Read Full Article
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
State and federal officials are hoping to reduce the area’s unemployment rate by encouraging the local development of green jobs through the creation of a Georgetown-based training center.
State and federal officials are hoping to reduce the area’s unemployment rate by encouraging the local development of green jobs through the creation of a Georgetown-based training center.
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Construction of the Green Building Technology and Alternative Energy Systems Training Center at Delaware Technical & Community College will be partially funded by $800,000 in government grants.
Grant administrators said the money is intended to help the unemployed find new careers.Read Full Article
Monday, October 12, 2009
East Central Indiana is well positioned to become a leader in the alternative energy industry, according to panelists at a Wednesday-night forum.
East Central Indiana is well positioned to become a leader in the alternative energy industry, according to panelists at a Wednesday-night forum.
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About 120 people, including students and community leaders, attended the Community Readiness for Energy program, sponsored by Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research and The Star Press, at BSU’s Alumni Center.
The panel involved state Sen. Sue Errington, D-Muncie, Roy Budd, executive director of Energize-ECI, Terry Murphy, vice president for economic development for the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance, and Greg Winkler, a consulting engineer for Brevini Wind USA, with Ball State economist Mike Hicks serving as moderator.Read Full Article
Monday, October 05, 2009
The creation of a Georgetown-based green jobs training center could reduce the area’s unemployment rate, according to state and federal officials.
The creation of a Georgetown-based green jobs training center could reduce the area’s unemployment rate, according to state and federal officials.
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Construction of the Green Building Technology and Alternative Energy Systems Training Center at Delaware Technical & Community College will be partially funded by $800,000 in government stimulus grants.
“These grants are looking to create ... wages that people can live on,” said Bryan Borlik, a U.S. Commerce Department representative. “Our objective is to create an environment where jobs can be created.”Read Full Article
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