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New Dynamics of the U.S. Natural Gas Market

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
New Dynamics of the U.S. Natural Gas Market

BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER
Natural gas is one of America’s most important energy resources. Comparatively clean burning and less carbon intensive than oil or coal, it is used as a fuel in a wide variety of applications throughout the economy. Rapid technological advancements in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have unlocked a large volume of gas resources in North American shale gas formations.

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Guest on The Infra Blog: Mike Jacobs, The Union of Concerned Scientists

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
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Mike Jacobs is leading the Union of Concerned Scientists’ work on electricity markets and regulatory reform. Topics include:
The Union of Concerned Scientists on Renewable Energy
Energy Independence
Making Electricity “Visible”
Consumer Choice: Greater than Ever

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Troy, MI: Greening the Automobile Industry

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

The members of Sheet Metal Workers 292 in Michigan talk about how their new paint shops are making auto industry cleaner and more environmentally responsible while also cutting costs and creating jobs. –bluegreenalliance on YouTube.

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Tackling Water Scarcity: Five Southern California Water Agencies Lead the Way to a More Sustainable Tomorrow

Monday, May 13th, 2013

NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL Water scarcity has long been a fact of life across much of the southwestern United States. People have ingeniously adapted to this reality for centuries, from the irrigation structures built by the Hohokam people nearly a millennium ago to some of the largest concrete structures on earth erected during the dam-building […]

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San Diego, CA: IBEW Goes for the Green

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Union members in Southern California are proving that good jobs and sustainable environmental practices go hand in hand. The members of IBEW Local 569 in San Diego are working alongside the environmental community to create work that sustains communities and keeps union members working. –TheElectricalWorker on YouTube.

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Interactive Map: State Solar Jobs

Friday, April 26th, 2013

THE SOLAR FOUNDATION
Employment figures in the State Solar Jobs Map were generated using thousands of data points from a combination of high-quality sources, including The Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census 2012, the Solar Energy Industries Association’s National Solar Database, and other sources. These numbers are believed to be the most credible and up-to-date state-level jobs numbers in existence.

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Wind: An Energy Alternative Documentary (1980)

Friday, April 19th, 2013

This program looks at the history and uses of wind power, used for centuries by humans to move boats, pump water and grind grain including discussions on efficiency, problems in the urban environment, experimental systems and windmill use across the United States. Department of EnergyProduce by the Solar Energy Research Institute – keyanage on YouTube

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Guest on The Infra Blog: Jason Hartke, U.S. Green Building Council

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Jason Hartke is the Vice President of National Policy at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Topics include:
Integrating the Building Process
Common Goals: Sustainability and Resiliency
How Building Green is Working Now
The LEED System: Stretching the Market Toward Sustainability
How to Get Things Done

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Guest on The Infra Blog: Vice Admiral Dennis V. McGinn, American Council On Renewable Energy

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (USN, ret.) is the President of the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE). Topics include:
The Truth About Renewable Energy
Clean Energy Meets the Challenges
Energy Security Trust
Do We Really Need More Disasters?
Renewable Energy Knowledge Breeds Demand

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Creating Equitable, Healthy, and Sustainable Communities

Monday, March 18th, 2013

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Chapter 1: Introduction Communities across the country are integrating smart growth, environmental justice, and equitable development approaches to design and build healthy, sustainable, and inclusive neighborhoods. Residents of Spartanburg, South Carolina, partnered with the local government, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders to create new housing, parks, businesses, and health clinics where brownfields, […]

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