Albert Alejandro's Blog (7)

Making the Most of Residential Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credits

Feb 24, 2009 Certainteed Release Making the Most of Residential Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credits Included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly reinstated federal tax credits for residential energy efficiency makes 2009 the perfect time for American homeowners to evaluate their homes. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which was signed into law on Feb. 18, 2009, homeowners can receive up… Continue

Added by Albert Alejandro on February 25, 2009 at 10:46am — 2 Comments

13. Energy Department, change is coming

Dec 4, 2008 CNN NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- President-elect Barack Obama's pick for energy secretary will likely lead the department through a new era with a sharp focus on renewable energy, but who'll lead a revamped agency is far from clear. Despite what some may think, the current Department of Energy isn't really about wind or solar power. It's not even about coal, oil or gas. Mainly, the agency is about nuclear - nuclear weapons to be exact. The new agency is likely to focus on a big push i… Continue

Added by Albert Alejandro on December 6, 2008 at 6:59pm — No Comments

FeaturesBoulder, Colo.: America's First 'Smart Grid City'

story[1]Some Homes Can Remotely Control All Aspects of Their Energy-Saving By LISA FLETCHER and ANDREA BEAUMONT Nov. 15, 2008 RSS The people of Boulder, Colo., have a reputation for appreciating their environment. Biking and hiking trails, parks and open spaces make up a large portion of the picturesque western city. Boulder, Colo. residents can contro… Continue

Added by Albert Alejandro on November 17, 2008 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

Whiff Of Cheap Gasoline Tempts Us To Be Wasteful

EDITORIAL Nov 14, 2008 Tampa Tribune Nov. 14, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Who hasn't driven by a gas station lately and seen prices hovering around $2 a gallon and not felt positively giddy? It's as if motorists have awakened from a bad dream where the price of a gallon of gas was almost twice that and our car-loving culture and fragile household budgets were being strangled. But before you dance a jig at the gas pump and then motor off into the sunset, stop… Continue

Added by Albert Alejandro on November 14, 2008 at 10:35am — No Comments

OBOMA EYES GREEN ENERGY

. Obama eyes green energy Oct 23, 2008 Bangkok Post It is on the domestic front that Mr Obama is most likely to strike out in a totally new direction, particularly with his proposed energy policy. While Mr McCain advocates massive investment in nuclear power plants and his followers chant "Drill, baby drill" in reference to America's relatively puny oil reserves, there is every reason to believe that Mr Obama would do what men and women of vision have been urging for some time - launch the US on… Continue

Added by Albert Alejandro on October 23, 2008 at 12:26pm — No Comments

LEARN ALL ABOUT THE 2009 HYBRIDS

Here come the new 2009 models Oct 2, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer ANN M. JOB Splashy sports cars, new pickup trucks and powerful yet fuel-thrifty diesel engines highlight the 2009 model year. The retro-styled Dodge Challenger arrives, reminding us of the 1970s, when gasoline was priced at less than a dollar a gallon. Despite today's high prices, Nissan's offering the sporty, 2009 GT-R, its most exotic sports coupe, rated at just 18 miles per gallon, about the same as a sport utility vehicle… Continue

Added by Albert Alejandro on October 3, 2008 at 7:39am — No Comments

HR6049 PAST SENATE & IS GOING TO HOUSE FOR FINAL RECONCILIATION.

. Senate approves extensions of expiring tax credits for clean renewable energy and energy efficiency. Sep 23, 2008 Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources With a whopping 93-2 vote, the Senate today approved the long-stalled extensions of expiring tax credits for clean renewable energy and energy efficiency. The energy tax credits are part of a larger tax extenders bill (H.R. 6049) which includes other business and personal tax credits and a one-year “patch” for the Alternative Minim… Continue

Added by Albert Alejandro on September 29, 2008 at 2:23pm — No Comments