Archive for December 22nd, 2009

New York aims to become a leader in energy efficiency

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

New York state will be working to achieve a higher level of energy efficiency, as Gov. David Paterson approved the final 2009 state energy plan on Tuesday.

Source: www.palltimes.com

Instant View - OPEC leaves oil production unchanged 

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

OPEC agreed at a meeting in the Angolan capital of Luanda on Tuesday to keep its oil production unchanged at current levels, an OPEC delegate told Reuters.

Source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Electric Car Powers Up In El Paso

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Imagine never needing to gas up your car or get an oil change. As Newschannel 9’s Monique Griego reports, cutting- edge technology made a pit stop in el paso. Tesla Motors gave our cameras a look at a high powered electric car, they say is the future of the auto industry.

Source: www.ktsm.com

BV board approves wind farm

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley School Board approved a resolution in support of the Green River Wind Farm project, which calls for the construction of 190 wind turbines spread over 50,000 acres. Most of the 437-megawatt project is planned for Lee County, with about 80 percent of its turbines in Hamilton Township and another 10 percent in East Grove Township. The remaining 10 percent is planned to …

Source: www.bcrnews.com

Obama to Name Chief of Cybersecurity

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

The White House is trying to address the vulnerability of banking, energy and communications systems to attacks.

Source: www.nytimes.com

Warning on Iran nuke attack consequences

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

AMMAN, Jordan, Dec. 21 (UPI) — A former Russian prime minister warned Monday of “horrible and unpredictable consequences” if there is an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Source: www.upi.com