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Wind Power Survives Fiscal Cliff
by Kris Lotlikar on 01/21/2013

Tags: events, federal government sustainability initiatives, wind power

The wind energy production tax credit (PTC) was extended for 2013 at the last minute by Congress as part of the fiscal cliff deal.  The PTC provides a 2.2-cent tax credit for each kilowatt hour... [more]

Conference Examines Challenges and Opportunities for Nebraska Wind
by Jay Pawlak on 11/28/2012

Tags: events, federal government sustainability initiatives, wind power

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking at the 5th annual Nebraska Wind Conference.  Organized by the Nebraska Wind Conference Committee, the focus of the two-day event was to... [more]

Greenhouse Gas Accounting Software is Crucial for Managing Emissions
by Tanner Hayes on 07/02/2012

Tags: carbon accounting, corporate sustainability, federal government sustainability initiatives

Regardless of your opinion on whether Rio +20 sustainability conferences last month were successful, it was music to environmentalists’ ears when the UK’s Deputy Minister Nick Clegg... [more]

This Year's GPP Awards Announced During REM Conference
by Ryan Meeks on 12/08/2011

Tags: Corporate Social Responsibility, Federal Government Sustainability Initiatives, Green Events

Renewable Choice recently attended the 2011 REM Conference at which this year's Green Power Partnership Awards were announced.

On November 16th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), presented the 11th... [more]

Study: National RES would add 274,000 jobs
by Kevin Maddaford on 02/11/2010

Tags: federal government sustainability initiatives, renewable energy

A strong national renewable electricity standard would add 274,000 U.S. jobs by 2025.

According to a new study released by the RES Alliance for Jobs, a national renewable electricity standard (RES) requiring 25% of electricity to be generated by renewable sources by 2025... [more]

October Choice Insight Newsletter
by Jen Biederman on 10/29/2009

Tags: federal government sustainability initiatives, wind power

Vote for Clean Energy, Walmart Sustainability Index, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, and More!

It's About YouThis may not be a presidential election year, but casting your vote next week is as important as ever. Your choice to support green technologies and clean energy production... [more]

Support for Renewable Energy in Western U.S.
by Kevin Maddaford on 06/23/2009

Tags: federal government sustainability initiatives, governmental sustainability initiatives

The Obama Administration has announced plans to develop western states’ clean energy potential.

The Western Governors' Association (WGA) held its annual meeting in Park City, Utah, where officials from the Obama Administration signaled strong support for... [more]

Bailout Bill Extends Production Tax Credit
by Kevin Maddaford on 11/10/2008

Tags: federal government sustainability initiatives, renewable energy

The $700 billion financial bailout bill includes an extension of the PTC for renewable energy.

With the passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424), the $700 billion package intended to shore up the ailing financial industry, the Production... [more]

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