Archive for December 7th, 2009

U.S. Climate Change Plan Is Idea Rich, Cash Poor

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The United States has all the tools it needs to replace its old coal energy economy and drastically cut greenhouse emissions. So what’s missing? Political will — and money.

Source: www.npr.org

$973m for Volt electric car

Monday, December 7th, 2009

DETROIT - GENERAL Motors Co said on Monday it will spend US$700 million (S$973 million) at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready - a technological and economic boost for its home state.

Source: www.straitstimes.com

Opening of Northland Power Jardin d’Eole Wind Farm

Monday, December 7th, 2009

MATANE, QUEBEC–(Marketwire - Dec. 7, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR ITS POSSESSIONS. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW. Northland Power Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX:NPI.UN)(TSX:NPI.DB)(TSX:NPI.DB.A) officially inaugurated its 127.5 MW Jardin d’Eole wind farm project …

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GM plans to invest $700M in Michigan for Volt

Monday, December 7th, 2009

General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready _ a technological and economic boost for its home state. GM officials detailed their investment plans for the Chevrolet… General Motors - Chevrolet Volt - Michigan - Electric car - Investment

Source: www.sfgate.com

GM to invest $700M in Michigan for electric car

Monday, December 7th, 2009

DETROIT — General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready — a technological and economic boost for its home state.

Source: thestarpress.com

Obama sets plan to spur jobs

Monday, December 7th, 2009

President Barack Obama will lay out policy proposals to combat double-digit unemployment in a speech Tuesday tackling an economic problem that has become a political drain on his young administration.

Source: news.yahoo.com

How to build a wind farm

Monday, December 7th, 2009

According to the “Wind Energy Fact Sheet,” published by the American Wind Energy Association, there are 10 steps to building a wind farm. The fact sheet explains the complex, time consuming and expensive process that developers must engage in to establish a wind farm.

Source: www.mlive.com

GM to invest $336M in Volt plant

Monday, December 7th, 2009

General Motors Co. said Monday it will invest $336 million in a Michigan plant that will build its new rechargeable electric car called the Volt due in showrooms next year. GM officials outlined the automaker’s investment in an existing factory that straddles… General Motors - Robert Lutz - Chairman - Michigan - Business

Source: www.sfgate.com

Obama sets plan to spur jobs, without busting budget

Monday, December 7th, 2009

President Barack Obama will lay out policy proposals to combat double-digit unemployment in a speech on Tuesday tackling an economic problem that has become a political drain on his young administration.

Source: news.yahoo.com

GM plans to invest $336M investment in Volt plant

Monday, December 7th, 2009

General Motors Co. says it will invest $336 million in a Michigan plant that will build its new rechargeable electric car called the Volt due in showrooms next year. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz on Monday plans to elaborate on the automaker’s investment in an… General Motors - Robert Lutz - Chairman - Michigan - Business

Source: www.sfgate.com