Posted by wp-admin on 11-9-07 in Latest | Comments Off on Patrick Pushes Biofuel Standards in New Bill
By Ken Maguire Associated Press Writer / November 5, 2007 BOSTON —Gov. Deval Patrick and top lawmakers want to put Massachusetts on the clean energy map by requiring biofuel blends in home heating oil and providing tax incentives for producers of more efficient ethanol technology, known as cellulosic ethanol. The state would be the first to require all diesel and home heating fuel sold here to contain a minimum amount of bio-based alternatives in their blends, as well as the first to...
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Posted by wp-admin on 11-9-07 in Latest | Comments Off on Governor’s Commission Completes Two-Year Climate Change Report
By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press Writer | October 26, 2007 MONTPELIER, Vt. —A governor's commission charged with making recommendations on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions recommended that the state expand energy efficiency programs, support renewable energy and team up with its colleges and universities to develop a “green economy” in Vermont. In its final report released Friday, the six-member panel concluded the state could serve as a national model and urged the...
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By Mary Ellen Slayter Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, October 14, 2007 This time of year, homeowners' thoughts often turn to ways of keeping their heating bills in check as the weather cools. If the brisk air isn't enough to motivate you, the federal government is kicking in a little incentive. Tax breaks for installing and replacing energy-efficient doors, windows, water heaters, and heating and cooling systems are set to expire at the end of the year. But boosting your...
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