Posts Tagged ‘EPA’

Tyler Suiters anchors this afternoon’s Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC.
On the program:
- The EPA proposes revoking a rule involving the emissions of existing industrial facilities.
- G20 leaders call for a clean energy agreement in advance of the next major meeting.
- Energy Secretary Steven Chu says the natural gas industry should prepare for more hydrofracking regulations. To see Susan McGinnis’ in-depth report on shale and hydrofracking, click HERE.
- The EPA holds a briefing to unveil a study on the impacts of greenhouse gas regulations on the poor.
- Nissan announces the sticker price for its all-electric Leaf. To see our Tyler Suiters’ conversation with CEO Carlos Ghosn at the car’s unveiling, click HERE.
- FedEx is adding all-electric vehicles to its fleet of delivery trucks.
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Technorati Tags: Bishop Harry Jackson, clean energy, Clean Skies News, climate change, Environment, EPA, FedEx, g20

Tyler Suiters anchors this afternoon’s Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC.
On the program:- Former EPA official Jeff Holmstead weighs in on the Senate climate bill outline, saying its “hybrid” carbon capping system could work.- Environmentalists say hydrofracking could harm water supplies. EPA says it will find out if that’s true.- Vice President Biden visits LED company Cree Incorporated today to highlight what he says is one of the success stories of the stimulus plan. – First there was “Cash for Clunkers”…now there is “Cash for Caulkers”. Click here for entire report.
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Technorati Tags: Alcoa, bicycles, clean energy, Clean Skies News, climate change, David Hobbs, EPA, Exelon

Susan McGinnis anchors this afternoon’s Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC.
On the program:- Senators look to utilities for the first stage of a carbon cap. Clean Skies News talks with NRG’s Steve Corneli. Click here for entire interview. – On world water day, the EPA issues stricter drinking water standards.- China’s nuclear power generating capacity will grow to at least 80 gigawatts by 2020.- Chrysler announces an all-electric version of its Fiat 500.- Meet the newest clean, green, crime-fighting machine, the Carbon Motors E-7. Click here for the entire report.
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Duration : 0:8:54

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Technorati Tags: carbon, china, Clean Skies News, climate imaging, electric car, EPA, Fiat, Lisa Jackson

Tyler Suiters anchors this afternoon’s Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC.

On the program:

- President Barack Obama visits O-Power in Virginia and makes a push for a clean energy economy. You can see Obama’s entire speech HERE.

- Oil prices hit their highest level in almost 18 months. Elliott Gue of The Energy Strategist provides analysis. For his entire interview, click HERE.

- The Energy Council kicks off its annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

- The Federal Advisory Committee releases its set of draft recommendations on Wind Turbine Guidelines.

- The Interior Department says the sage grouse will not be included in its list of endangered species.

- Kahuku Wind Power receives a $117 million conditional loan guarantee.

- The National Academy of Sciences considers the effects of the federal Renewable Fuels Mandate.

Duration : 0:9:39

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Technorati Tags: AWEA, clean energy, Clean Skies News, climate change, Elliott Gue, Energy Council, energy jobs, EPA

Susan McGinnis anchors the afternoon Clean Skies Energy Report from Washington, D.C.
On the Program:
– While the move towards a clean energy economy remains high on the Obama agenda, people in the energy circles worry the U.S. lags far behind many other nations. – Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announces the University of Alaska as the country’s first Regional Climate Science Center. – EPA will decide around late summer if it will change the ethanol blend allowed into the nation’s gasoline. – Canaport says shipments of LNG to New England from Canada will double next winter. – Some Utah lawmakers want the state to take over federal lands and use them for energy production. – Maryland’s MARC commuter rail is getting 26 new green locomotives. – Hollywood throws a green theme pre-oscar party.
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Technorati Tags: Canada, Canaport, clean energy, Clean Skies News, climate change, Department of Interior, EPA