New Twist on Connections Card
Published: January 31st, 2011 in: Business & FinanceStroll past the gift card rack in the supermarket and you will literally find dozens of cards to choose from. But there’s one that you won’t find there. It’s a card that’s very... Read more
News Roundup for January 31
Published: January 31st, 2011 in: News RoundupA Marine unit operating in Afghanistan has reduced its need for fossil fuels and batteries with renewable energy technology. “There is the potential for the Marine Corps to cut back the number... Read more
Primer Online for Co-op Directors
Published: January 30th, 2011 in: Co-op NewsNewly elected electric co-op board members come from many walks of life, and are experts in fields ranging from accounting to ranching to timber. Along with this variety, they share one major... Read more
Service Project Taking Shape
Published: January 30th, 2011 in: Co-op NewsFlorida co-ops are rallying around the third annual service project held in conjunction with NRECA’s annual meeting. And there’s still plenty of time to sign up. This year’s... Read more
White House Climate Adviser Leaving
Published: January 30th, 2011 in: Climate ChangePresident Obama's key adviser on energy and environmental issues, Carol Browner, will leave her White House post in the near future, according to administration officials. Browner, who... Read more
Battery System Boosts Reliability
Published: January 30th, 2011 in: Renewable EnergyA Hawaii co-op is moving to reduce grid stability concerns posed by a planned 3 megawatt solar photovoltaic system by adding a battery storage system to the project. Līhu’e-based... Read more
Severe Storm Sweeps Mid-Atlantic
Published: January 30th, 2011 in: ResponseHeavy wet snow accompanied by gusty winds and thunder led to massive power outages in the Mid-Atlantic region as residents along much of the East Coast faced another round of severe winter... Read more
Alert Issued on Deceptive Pitches
Published: January 28th, 2011 in: Trends, Reports & AnalysesAs more energy companies compete for consumers’ wallets, the Better Business Bureau is warning them to do their homework before agreeing to any energy-saving sales pitches. “Don’t Get... Read more
GAO Report Eyes Propane Group
Published: January 28th, 2011 in: Trends, Reports & AnalysesAfter a federal report raised questions about the way a propane industry group was spending some of its money, the group’s controversial ad campaign is ending. The Propane Education &... Read more
News Roundup for January 28
Published: January 28th, 2011 in: News RoundupFour decades after they first appeared, natural gas vehicles might be ready to hit their stride. A report from Pike Research suggests that sales will rise steadily in the next few years. About 1.9... Read more