Investor Report: Wind Energy 2 Replies

When the federal government announced half a billion dollars in grants last week to help develop wind-energy projects, more than a few land investors and farm owners around the country probably…Continue

Started by Maureen Sharib. Last reply by Maureen Sharib Sep 8, 2009.

Reinventing America’s Cities: The Time Is Now

THE country has fallen on hard times, but those of us who love cities know we have been living in the dark ages for a while now. We know that turning things around will take more than just pouring…Continue

Tags: infrastructure

Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 31, 2009.

"Growth...in...energy."

A recovery will be weak: losses in asset values and the need to reduce debt will all but guarantee that. But there will still be pockets of growth. These will be largely in infrastructure, IT,…Continue

Tags: new-economy, growth-industries

Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 18, 2009.

Europe’s Way of Encouraging Solar Power Arrives in the U.S.

Solar cells adorn the roofs of many homes and warehouses across Germany, while the bright white blades of wind turbines are a frequent sight against the sky in Spain. If one day these machines become…Continue

Tags: solar

Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 13, 2009.

Wind-power industry seeks trained workforce

Reporting from California City, Calif. -- One man in the classroom earned more than $100,000 framing tract homes during the building heyday. Another installed pools and piloted a backhoe. Behind him…Continue

Tags: good-jobs, wind

Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 8, 2009.

Electric Power Industry Resources

This site provides background information on the US…Continue

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Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 8, 2009.

Top pay over $100K

These careers are expected to thrive under priorities outlined by the Obama administration.Green Construction ManagerNetwork Security AdministratorBiomedical or Genetic ScientistUrban and Regional…Continue

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Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 4, 2009.

Capitol power plant dims clean energy hopes

As Congress tries to clean up the nation's energy sources and cut gases blamed for global warming, it is struggling to do so in its own backyard. The Capitol Power Plant, a 99-year-old facility that…Continue

Tags: do-as-we-do?

Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 1, 2009.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Environmental Energy Technologies Division

A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory Operated by the University of CaliforniaYou will find a simple definition of energy efficiency, who "does" efficiency, and how Berkeley Lab's energy…Continue

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Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 1, 2009.

Obama-Biden comprehensive New Energy for America plan

ENERGY PLAN OVERVIEW:Provide Short-term Relief to American FamiliesEliminate Our Current Imports from the Middle East and Venezuela within 10 YearsCreate Millions of New Green JobsReduce our…Continue

Tags: energy

Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 1, 2009.

Leading source/news abt energy and environmental legislation in the US Congress.

Environment & Energy Daily Paid subscription required.Continue

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Started by Maureen Sharib Mar 1, 2009.

Get Recovery Dollars HERE.

Learn if your state has a recovery website here. If it does, you can make application for a piece of the recovery dollars online!Continue

Tags: get-yours

Started by Maureen Sharib Feb 27, 2009.

President Obama's speech to the nation calling for clean energy as a cornerstone of progress...

“…to truly transform our economy, protect our security, and save our planet from the ravages of climate change, we need to ultimately make clean, renewable energy the profitable kind of energy. So I…Continue

Tags: development

Started by Maureen Sharib Feb 25, 2009.

Stimulus plan seeks to boost wind and solar energy

The $787 billion (542 billion pounds) stimulus package to help revive the U.S. economy includes billions of dollars in tax breaks, financial incentives, loan guarantees and grants to boost wind and…Continue

Tags: stimulus-spending, solar, wind

Started by Maureen Sharib Feb 24, 2009.

What would you say? 2 Replies

How would you assess the availability of those with civil, electrical, chemical and mechanical engineering degrees against the upcoming need for workers in the roads, bridges, water, construction,…Continue

Tags: engineering-degrees

Started by Maureen Sharib. Last reply by Maureen Sharib Feb 23, 2009.

Start Up the Risk-Takers

These jobs will be in engineering, constructing and operating huge solar systems and wind farms and manufacturing new photovoltaics. Together they will drive innovation in all these areas — and move…Continue

Tags: science-engineering

Started by Maureen Sharib Feb 23, 2009.