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Clean Energy and Climate Policies
Lead to Economic Growth in Delaware
 New
analysis shows state-by-state economic effects of clean energy and climate
legislation
Washington – Comprehensive clean energy legislation would create up to 1.9
million new jobs, increase yearly household income by up to $1,175 and boost
annual GDP by up to $111 billion by 2020, according to new research by the
University of Illinois, Yale University and the University of California.
Using new modeling and the latest economic data, these findings also show
that clean energy legislation would limit pollution and create incentives to
drive large-scale investments in clean energy and energy efficiency.
“This analysis confirms that clean energy and climate legislation can
strengthen our economy and create jobs,” said Diane Doucette, climate
campaign director for Environmental Entrepreneurs. “America needs to move
forward with this legislation to drive investment in clean energy
technology, cut carbon pollution and make America a leader for the 21st
century.”
With a new state-of-the-art forecasting model, called EAGLE, the study
provides detailed estimates of the economic implications in each state of
climate and energy policies currently under consideration in Congress. The
study models a declining cap on carbon emissions, coupled with standards and
investments in renewable energy, and both moderate and aggressive
implementation of energy efficiency.
These results are consistent with
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NRG Enters Offshore Wind Business
with Acquisition of Bluewater Wind
—Leading offshore wind development company provides NRG with
first-mover advantage and currently has the only long-term power purchase
agreement in the country executed for an offshore wind park—
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG)
has acquired Bluewater Wind (Bluewater), one of nation’s leading offshore
wind development businesses, from Babcock & Brown and Arcadia Windpower.
This acquisition combines Bluewater’s strong project pipeline of offshore
wind parks in the northeast—one of NRG’s core regions—with NRG’s own
successful development, engineering, procurement and construction teams. The
transaction was funded with cash on hand, for an undisclosed sum.
“As public policy trends toward ever-increasing renewable portfolio
standards at the state and federal levels, each region of the country will
seek to comply with projects that tap the best renewable resource from
within that region. There is no doubt that offshore wind is the highest
potential renewable resource proximate to the population centers along the
eastern seaboard of the United States,” said David Crane, President and CEO,
NRG Energy, Inc. “Acquiring an experienced offshore developer like Bluewater,
with good projects already in the development pipeline, gives NRG first
mover advantage in this potentially lucrative market.”
Bluewater brings an experienced development team currently working on more
than seven offshore projects in the Northeast, including projects in
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Eggplant is a staple ingredient in many cuisines of the world and has
been called the poor man’s meat. In this recipe, crunchy breaded
eggplant rounds alternate with thin scaloppini-style chicken medallions
bathed in a zesty sauce.
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Wall Street is Bullish
on Electric Cars
From Tesla to Fisker Karma, the Chevy Volt and
many more brands, electric vehicles are coming on strong.
The financial establishment is getting bullish about electric cars. I just
talked to a Bank of America/Merrill Lynch analyst who told me that EVs will
need "sizzle," or maybe the right phrase is sex appeal, to triumph in the
marketplace.
"Cost is not the only factor driving the purchasing decision," says analyst
Steven Milunovich. "EVs need to appeal to consumers on a psychological
level, such as prestige and driving enjoyment." I totally agree. The good
thing is that many EVs already have sizzle to burn. Or is sizzle already
burning?
The car magazines are stuck in the past with high-performance dinosaurs, but
most of the cars that attract buzz in the financial media today are green.
The Fisker Karma, for instance, is a visual outrage--it makes Megan Fox look
like a nun. And it's bristling with cool eco-features, including
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6 - 8 pm
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(13th & Scott)
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8 Ways To Bring Some Eco-Romance
Into Your Fall
Enjoy a good vintage.
In the mood for a festive and romantic drink? Try sipping a glass of
organic champagne. Nothing will put you in a romantic mood faster than
sharing a taste of champagne together. The demand for organic champagne is
growing quickly, so there are several good choices available.
7 more ways
With the holidays fast
approaching and recent health scares relating to childrens'
toys, ensure your little ones receive safe, happy, and dare I say
educational, toys. Check out the
Safe Green Toy Gift Ideas list (courtesy
of TheDailyGreen.com) for cool finds like this Eco-House complete
with recycling bins, solar panels, wind turbine and rain barrels (and it's
made from sustainable materials).
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