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Proposal Ties Economic Stimulus to Energy Savings (New York Times)

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:00:25 +0000

A stimulus plan being fashioned will likely include an energy-efficiency component costing $15 billion or more.

Source:Proposal Ties Economic Stimulus to Energy Savings (New York Times)

U.S. economic stimulus plan tied to energy savings (International Herald Tribune)

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:00:30 +0000

The so-called green component of a stimulus plan would cost at least $15 billion a year, and perhaps considerably more, said aides working on the package.

Source:U.S. economic stimulus plan tied to energy savings (International Herald Tribune)

Federal Tax Credits Available in 2009 for Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades (Kansas City InfoZine)

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:01:26 +0000

Energy Efficiency Helps Consumers ‘Weather’ Heating Bills at Time of Economic Strain

Source:Federal Tax Credits Available in 2009 for Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades (Kansas City InfoZine)

Energy savings event was low-key (Anchorage Daily News)

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:27 +0000

My husband and I are taking measures to cut costs. Factors that lead to the decision include rising energy costs and our decision for me to leave the work force to be home full-time with our 17-month-old and soon-to-be newborn.

Source:Energy savings event was low-key (Anchorage Daily News)

Economic stimulus plan tied to energy savings (International Herald Tribune)

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:51 +0000

The so-called green component of a stimulus plan would cost at least $15 billion a year, and perhaps considerably more, aides said.

Source:Economic stimulus plan tied to energy savings (International Herald Tribune)

Demand for homes with Energy Star designation rises as consumers eye savings (The Daily Sentinel)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:00:48 +0000

Fritz Diether goes where the wind blows — and makes sure the hole letting in cold air is plugged up.

Source:Demand for homes with Energy Star designation rises as consumers eye savings (The Daily Sentinel)

Energy Efficiency Helps Consumers 'Weather' Heating Bills at Time of Economic Strain for Many, Says Alliance to Save … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:19 +0000

Federal Tax Credits Available in 2009 for Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades

Source:Energy Efficiency Helps Consumers 'Weather' Heating Bills at Time of Economic Strain for Many, Says Alliance to Save … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Inside the box: Z-Wave and 802.11n (Linux Devices)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:02:08 +0000

The Nokia Home Control Center’s core gateway device is built around an undisclosed 533MHz CPU, perhaps Freescale’s i.MX31 , which features an energy-saving ARM core. The device includes 256MB RAM, 6GB of internal storage, and an SD card reader.

Source:Inside the box: Z-Wave and 802.11n (Linux Devices)

Windmill for your home, no electric bill (News 10 NBC Rochester)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:01:17 +0000

Ever thought of hooking your home up to a windmill to save money on energy costs? Throughout western New York there are many industrial…

Source:Windmill for your home, no electric bill (News 10 NBC Rochester)

NSTAR Proposes Expanded Energy Efficiency Programs (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:01:37 +0000

BOSTON—-In a plan endorsed by the commonwealth’s leading business, environmental and low-income consumer groups, NSTAR is proposing to expand its energy efficiency programs by nearly 50 percent in the coming year.

Source:NSTAR Proposes Expanded Energy Efficiency Programs (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)