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Mass. Focuses on Efficiency and Renewable Power

Gov. Patrick has launched a Green Communities Program to help Massachusetts residents cut energy bills through efficiency and locally generated renewable power.

Southeast Positioned for Renewable Energy, WRI Report Says

Local renewable energy investments can meet more than 25 percent of future electricity needs in the Southeast by 2025.

Studies: PBDE Rules Lower Level in Fish, Bird Eggs

The elimination of flame-retardant compounds may be reducing the levels of these chemicals in fish and birds.

GE: Oil & Gas Technology Reduces NOx Emissions

The first commercial application of the Dry Low NOx technology is at a cogeneration power plant in Cremona, Italy.

EDF: Carbon Cap Not that Costly a Solution

EPA analysis says that the Waxman-Markey bill's cap on carbon pollution would cost individuals about 12 cents per day.

Power Plant Chooses Siemens' FGD Scrubber

Eastern U.S. power plant to treat its wastewater using a flue gas desulfurization scrubber.

Conn. Seeks $38.5 M for Fuel Cells, Building Efficiency

Gov. Rell says his state has a plan that would use federal stimulus funds to expand fuel cell initiatives and support thermal and solar technologies.

DOI Invests $280 M in Refuges, Hatcheries

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will use the money in more than 830 projects, including visitor centers, habitat conservation, and wildlife refuges.

NYC Targets Buildings with $16 M in Stimulus Funding

Mayor Bloomberg's city has introduced the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan to improve the city's energy efficiency.

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