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I have been on retreat from posting for too long and will be returning soon.

Energy Price Changes

Want to be in the know on energy prices?  EIA publishes energy rate changes daily...

Floating Electric Turbine (30 MW) Pilot Approved

U.S. Government approves 30 MW Pilot off the coast of Oregon..

Propane - The Real Facts on Escalating Rates

Propane availability and costs have become very challenging due to the severe winter conditions of 2013 / 2014.  The following are some resources to help understand the situation:

• Propane Fact Sheet (DOE EIA)
• Propane Prices DOUBLE  (EIA Website)

Keystone Pipe Expansion - Does it hurt the Environment?

• Looks like President Obama has a very challenging decision to make...(Bloomberg)

• Both Sides of the Issue Find Hope with New Report (E&E Publishing)...

• Infographic: Keystone Issues

• TransCanada: Website | Myths and Facts | About the Project

• NRDC: Website for Why its NOT good for the U.S.

Follow issue on TWITTER at #KeystoneXL

Apple iPad 3G Energy Management Tools

Ways that the iPad help reduce energy consumption around the World....

Apps to Control Energy Use:

Control4: Home automation
ZipCar Reservations
VisibleEnergy UFO Power Center

New Senate Legislation Apr 26

• New Senate Carbon Tax Legislation being released April 26? 

Wind Turbine Guidelines, Data Center Energy Star Study Results

• Wind Turbine Guidelines .pdf (Federal Task Force)
• Data Center Energy Star Study Results .pdf (DOE)

Recycling Challenges

• Recycling: Practical Issues.....

Energy Efficiency Manual

This is an excellent fundamentals book on the topic of Energy Efficiency....

% of Income spent on Gasoline (By State); Energy Star Building Upgrade Manual

• Percentage of Income Spent on Gasoline (By State)
• Energy Star - Building Upgrade Manual (.pdf)

EPA Letter Clarifying Intent to Enforce Carbon Emissions

• EPA Letter Clarifying Intent to Enforce Carbon Emissions (Feb 22, 2010 .pdf)....

$65 Billion Investment Worldwide for Wind Power in 2010 (China is #1)

• World to Spend $65 Billion on New Wind Power in 2010... (China will be #1)

15 States Sue EPA over Greenhouse Gas Rules

• 15 States Sue EPA to STOP Greenhouse Gas Control...

State of Green Business 2010 Report; US Governors Wind Energy Report

• State of Green Business 2010 - How Companies are Reducing Environmental Impact (GreenBiz)...
• US Governors Recommendation Report to Congress on Wind Energy....

AT&T Reduces CONSUMER Paper & Electric Use; Los Angeles 5% Renewable Rate Increase; Federal Subsidies Summary for Energy Industry

• AT&T Moves to Reduce CONSUMER Electricity and Paper Use....
• Los Angeles Electric Rates increased 5% to pay for Renewable Energy...
• Summary of Federal Subsidies for the Energy Industry (EIA)....

Gallup Poll shows Environmental Concerns at 20 Year Low; Servers hit Limits of Energy Efficiency

• In U.S. - Environmental Issues at 20 Year Low Concern (Gallup) .....
• Cisco, Dell, HP Push Limits of Server Energy Efficiency...

Solar Leasing Program, 2010 State of Green Business Report, BloomBox Fuel Cell Case Studies

• SolarCity offers Financing for Solar Panels....
• GreenBiz Releases State of Green Business 2010 Report....
• Is BloomBox Fuel Cell a good investment for your Company?

Top 100 CSR Companies, Energy Services is $5.6 B Industry

• CRO's 2010 List of the Top 100 "Corporate Social Responsible" Companies

• Commercial Energy Efficiency Services is now a $5.6 Billion Industry....

Hydro Leads Renewables, McKinsey - Water Scarcity Report, FORBES 45 Billionaires from Energy, NREL Renewable Summary by State

Hydro Power still leads Renewable Energy electric generation mix at 70%.....

Scarce water resources are an increasing business risk (McKinsey Report).....

Another view of the McKinsey Water Report

45 Billionaires that made their money from Energy (Forbes)...

NREL Renewable Energy Summary (.pdf) - State by State