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Virginia and New York Point to Savings from Green IT Efforts

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Northeastern Governors Urge Federal Government to Provide Billions in Energy Assistance to Low-Income Families Add to My GT:

Jul 22, 2008 - "We need a strong financial commitment from our federal partners to ensure the LIHEAP program remains a valuable resource to assist families in making home heating payments."

San Francisco Issues RFI for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Add to My GT:

Jul 22, 2008 - A new generation of electric vehicles, both plug-in hybrids and full-battery electric vehicles, is beginning to emerge and is expected to accelerate in the near future.

Researchers Install Fourth Lake Tahoe Air Quality Sampler Add to My GT:

Jul 18, 2008 - Analysis of data generated by the samplers will show if the nitrogen fallout from burned trees ends up fueling an algae bloom in the lake.

UC Davis to Study How New Fuels Will Affect Air Quality Add to My GT:

Jul 18, 2008 - Flex-fuel, electric hybrid and biodiesel-powered vehicles to be tested.

Florida Utility Receives Approval for Solar Power Generation Facilities Add to My GT:

Jul 18, 2008 - Solar and solar-natural gas hybrid designs planned for three power plants.

Virginia Governor Announces Telework Policy Add to My GT:

Jul 17, 2008 - About 14,000 state employees work some type of alternate schedule.

Southern California Edison Begins Construction of Nation's Largest Solar Panel Installation Project Add to My GT:

Jul 16, 2008 - Program in line with the Million Solar Roofs and supports state's Global Warming Solutions Act.

Rhode Island to Leverage Demand Response to Reduce Energy Consumption and Earn Revenue Add to My GT:

Jul 16, 2008 - "This is a positive development in Rhode Island's broader mission to promote environmentally responsible energy policies, while generating revenue for the state that can be used to fund other government programs."

Connecticut Republicans Push Telecommuting Plan Add to My GT:

Jul 16, 2008 - Only 140 state workers took advantage of the state's telecommuting policy last year.

Four Cities to Test Light Emitting Diodes in Street Lamps Add to My GT:

Jul 16, 2008 - Multiple tests during the next six to 12 months to determine reliability, light output, light quality, and energy consumption.

Group Urges Congress to Move Forward on Broadband Mapping Add to My GT:

Jul 14, 2008 - Move toward a needed national policy of broadband deployment.

The Conference on California's Future Add to My GT:

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Sea of Change Add to My GT:

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Securing Cyber-Space, Enhancing Drivers' Licenses Add to My GT:

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Virginia and New York Point to Savings from Green IT Efforts Add to My GT:

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