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The Siasat Daily
18 Nov 2013
US President Barack Obama touted Saturday the progress made by his administration in energy production and saving, saying that with reduced oil imports, the country is "poised to control our own energy future" ... And today, we generate more renewable energy than ever -- with tens of thousands of good, American jobs to show for it," Xinhua quoted Obama as saying in his weekly radio and internet address ... A secure energy future....(size: 2.9Kb)
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High Winds, Severe Storms Cause Thousands of Power Outages Across Michigan 6 PM (Consumers Energy Co)
noodls18 Nov 2013
Consumers Energy Co) High Winds, Severe Storms Cause Thousands of Power Outages Across Michigan 6 PM ... 17, 2013 - Winds of more than 60 mph and severe thunderstorms have created a significant number of power outages to Consumers Energy customers across Lower Michigan. Statewide, more than 85,000 Consumers Energy electric customers are without service ... For more information regarding Consumers Energy, go to....(size: 5.0Kb)
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The Guardian
18 Nov 2013
Chancellor George Osborne was urged to cut business energy costs as part of submissions by EEF before his autumn statement next month ... Britain's manufacturers have called on the chancellor to cut business energy costs to support the economic recovery. Energy prices for UK businesses are rising faster than in other countries, squeezing manufacturers' margins and threatening to choke off investment, the EEF manufacturing group said....(size: 4.3Kb)
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BBC News
18 Nov 2013
The Polish government says that coal will remain a critical part of their energy mix for many decades ... The World Coal Association believes that coal is an important part of the energy mix right now and is growing in many parts of the world ... "What we are saying is that we need to recognise that there is a point at which we cannot continue using coal in our energy mix and we have a just transition into renewables."....(size: 3.1Kb)
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Daily Press
18 Nov 2013
It's a geothermal energy system, and it fits in perfectly with his overall goal. ... Reducing the amount of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by reducing the reliance on burning fossil fuels for energy needs is key to addressing climate change, experts say ... According to the state Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, between June 2011 and April 2012 624 geothermal heat pump systems were installed by Virginia homeowners....(size: 3.9Kb)
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The Washington Post
18 Nov 2013
For years, I’ve advocated an energy tax — my preference now is a carbon tax — because it could advance other national goals. It could reduce budget deficits and enhance energy security by pushing consumers toward more efficient cars and trucks ... The world now gets roughly 80 percent of its energy from fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas), whose burning is the main source of man-made CO2....(size: 5.9Kb)
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Huffington Post
18 Nov 2013
Is a Green Energy Revolution on the Global Agenda? ... Shutting down the reactors and replacing them with wind and solar energy will cost an estimated $735 billion and take several decades, producing soaring electricity bills and periodic energy shortages. However, such is the strength of anti-nuclear sentiment in Germany that Merkel felt she had no choice but to close the reactors anyway. ....(size: 19.6Kb)
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Detroit Free Press
18 Nov 2013
Heres what homeowners need to know during a power outage, according to DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.. ■ ... ■ ... ■ ... ■ ... ■ ... ■. To report outages and downed lines, call DTE Energy at (800) 477-4747 to report power outages or downed lines. Consumers Energy customers should call (800) 477-5050. ....(size: 1.6Kb)
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BBC News
18 Nov 2013
At the moment, the argument is black and white, you're either for or anti-coal - there is no middle ground, but there is middle ground,” End Quote Peter Bond CEO, Linc Energy ... Poland argues that coal is not just critical for its future energy needs, it is a substance the developing world is going to use in greater quantities to satisfy the global hunger for energy....(size: 6.3Kb)
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noodls
18 Nov 2013
And just two days before the election it released it's policy on resources and energy, which sets a worrying direction for climate change under the leadership of Tony Abbott ... Climate change & energy. The Coalition has committed to abolishing the carbon price, the Climate Change Authority, the Climate Commission, and the Energy security fund ... The RET is vital for driving investment in renewable energy....(size: 22.7Kb)
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The News & Observer
18 Nov 2013
1 ... Eat local foods and buy local products) ... It will improve not only your health but also lower your energy footprint to buy produce that did not travel far to reach your dinner plate. 2 ... 3 ... Buy Energy Star appliances ... When traveling, become energy conscious by staying in energy-efficient hotels ... Consider switching traditional outside landscape lights with the new LED lighting, significantly minimizing your family’s energy footprint....(size: 2.8Kb)
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The Independent
18 Nov 2013
Independent on Sunday. Firms fight for Iraq investment opportunity. Executives from Eversheds, Foster Wheeler and BT will embark this week on the biggest British trade mission to Iraq for a decade ... Energy firms ‘too profitable’ says Davey. Energy firms could be “too profitable”, the Energy Secretary, Ed Davey, has told the paper ... David Cameron has promised to “roll back” green levies on home energy bills ... ....(size: 1.8Kb)
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Detroit Free Press
18 Nov 2013
DTE Energy reports they have 60,000 customers without power tonight and those numbers will likely increase as strong winds are forecast to continue overnight. Meanwhile, Consumers Energy said more than 85,000 customers are without power tonight, with 30 percent of those outages in Kalamazoo and Kent counties in western Michigan. Unfortunately we do anticipate additional outages, DTE Energy spokeswoman Randi Berris....(size: 2.7Kb)
