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MHA Nation shares energy message with Trump administration
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Solar Industry Expected to Add Over 200,000 New Jobs by 2020
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ECJ Live! Talk Show Trailer at National Convention, Baltimore youtu.be July 25th at 4:30pm the ECJ Program is hosting a LIVE Talk Show at National Convention! Come to the Center Stage or tune in to our Environmental and Climate …
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Clean Energy Is Trouncing Oil, Gas and Coal in Trump Era
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Message from the Assistant Secretary
Today, the United States is faced with a national imperative to address the enormous challenge presented by climate change and to seize upon the multi-trillion dollar economic opportunity that a transition to a global clean energy economy will provide. In
About the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Energy Department Announces $46.2 Million for 48 Projects to Advance Solar Power Technologies
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A Joke That Is Not Funny EPA Director Scott Pruitt Suggests Climate Science Debate On TV
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Congress Unnerved by Energy Grid Hack
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Reminder: The Fight for 100 Percent Renewable is Political
By John Farrell Jun 28, 2017 As an increasing number of cities across the U.S. pledge their commitment to purchase 100% of their power from renewable sources in the coming decades, some researchers questioned the feasibility of such energy policies.
Amid EV Surge, Austin Eyes a New Way of Doing Business
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District of Columbia regulators seek to enhance retail energy consumer protections
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Institute for Local Self-Reliance
The Institute’s mission is to provide innovative strategies, working models and timely information to support environmentally sound and equitable community development. To this end, ILSR works with citizens, activists, policymakers and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and enterprises that meet
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT Volvo, Betting on Electric, Moves to Phase Out Conventional Engines
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The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA)
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Welcome to Green Technical Education and Employment
MORE Giving Youth An Eco-Advantage! Green Tech conducts weekly classroom instruction, green tours and comprehensive adult/peer mentoring. Our program is based on preparing youth for careers that contribute to energy efficiency, renewable energy and overall efforts to develop sustainable communities.