edited by: Lisa Renee Ward,
Ohio Editor
To save money, reduce energy costs, and to rebuild it's manufacturing base, Ohio must embrace LED lighting. Green candidate for Governor Dennis Spisak believes LED lighting is one way to get Ohio to see the light about renewable energy ideas and concepts. Please read the following New York Times story:
New [...]Our actions and policies should be motivated by long-term goals.Dennis Spisak will seek to protect valuable natural resources, safely disposing of or “unmaking” all waste we create, while developing a sustainable economics that does not depend on continual expansion for survival. He will counterbalance the drive for [...]
We have inherited a social system based on male domination of politics and economics. Dennis Spisak calls for the replacement of the cultural ethics of domination and control with more cooperative ways of interacting that respect differences of opinion and gender. Human values such as equity [...]
Dennis Spisak recognizes it is essential to create a vibrant and sustainable economic system, one that can create jobs and provide a decent standard of living for all people while maintaining a healthy ecological balance. A successful economic system will offer meaningful work with dignity, while paying a “living wage” which [...]
Centralization of wealth and power contributes to social and economic injustice, & environmental destruction. Therefore, Dennis Spisak supports a restructuring of social, political and economic institutions away from a system which is controlled by and mostly benefits the powerful few,such as the lobbyists and PACS, to a democratic, less bureaucratic system. Decision-making should, [...]
Human societies must operate with the understanding that we are part of nature, not separate from nature. We must maintain an ecological balance and live within the ecological and resource limits of our communities and our planet. Dennis Spisak supports a sustainable society which utilizes resources in such a way that future [...]
All persons should have the rights and opportunity to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment. He must consciously confront in ourselves, our organizations, and society at large, barriers such as racism and class oppression, sexism and homophobia, ageism and disability, which act to deny [...]
Green Party Candidate for Governor Dennis Spisak would allow every Ohio citizen a say in the decisions that affect their lives and not be subject to the will of another. Therefore, he will work to increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure that our public representatives [...]
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If Ohio elected a Green Party candidate to Governor, we could rechange Ohio.
We would send a Progressive Liberal to Columbus to bring back Renewable Energy Jobs, Single-Payer Health Care for All, and Clean Fair Elections back to Ohio! One who would address the issues facing regular citizens, not Lobbyists or [...]
Dennis Spisak, Green Party member who was recently re-elected to the Struthers Board of Education this past November, has announced he will seek the Green Party's nomination for Governor in 2010.
Spisak plans on running a progressive green campaign based on better funding of education, single-payer health care, and a blue-green [...]
How Countries Can Integrate Wind Power Smoothly Into Power Systems
Nov 12, 2009
Science Daily
How Countries Can Integrate Wind Power Smoothly Into Power Systems
Some countries already get a substantial share of their electricity consumption from wind power: Denmark 20%, Spain and Portugal 11%, Ireland 9%, and Germany 7%. Power systems have [...]
Green Jobs Provide Veterans with New Mission
From the Apollo Alliance
Last Wednesday was Veterans Day, and to honor our veterans and their service to our country, the Apollo Alliance published a feature story about veterans’ role in the green economy. The article profiled two green jobs programs—Veterans Green Jobs [...]
Written by Zachary Shahan
Published on November 12th, 2009
A new report by iSuppli Corp. predicts that by 2013, 31% of the solar panel [...]
Written by Susan Kraemer
Published on November 10th, 2009
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power [...]
Local group joins protest of coal-burning power plant
Nov 8, 2009
Richmond Register
Ronica Shannon
Nov. 8, 2009 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- BEREA -- The Berea-based Kentucky Environmental Foundation (KEF), along with several other non-profit organizations and rural electric co-op members, petitioned the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) on [...]
Written by Christopher DeMorro
Published on November 6th, 2009
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Institute for Local Self-Reliance A new report argues that a decentralized electricity generation scheme — using a variety of renewable resources — is achievable and advantageous.
Most states could meet their demand [...]
Learning from the Great Depression
One of the stark lessons from the "Great Recession" has been that we must start making things in America again. An economy that is fueled by consumer spending and based too much on debt simply does not work. To build a long-term, sustainable economy that [...]
Written by Susan Kraemer
Published on October 30th, 2009
Here’s a low carbon cooling technology that uses hot water from waste to make A/C without fossil fuels, saving 80% over fossil-fueled chillers.
This [...]
Written by Susan Kraemer
Published on October 28th, 2009
While it may not be news to cleantechnica readers that climate change will kill more members of more species than wind turbines, it [...]
Senators Hear Testimony on Clean Energy and Climate Bill
The committee heard from climate scientists, energy company CEOs, state and local government officials, labor union leaders, utility company executives, Obama administration officials and others.
Many Apollo Alliance allies testified before the committee as well, including Board Member Dan Reicher, director of Google’s [...]
Written by Susan Kraemer
Published on October 26th, 2009
Kids enrolled in Wind for Schools shop classes in six Great Plains states (CO, ID, KS, MT, NE, SD) are learning [...]
Western states stress energy cooperation
JACKSON, Wyo. - State lawmakers from around the West are gathering in the northern Wyoming resort town of Jackson over the next few days to figure out how to get better coordinated on energy issues. Many are also interested in showing a united front as [...]
More from the Apollo Alliance on Clean Energy
Last week, the Vice President's Middle Class Task Force and the White House Council on Environmental Quality released a report on how retrofitting residential homes to make them more energy efficient can help spur the recovery of the U.S. economy by creating jobs [...]
Written by Joanna Schroeder
tweetmeme_url="http://gas2.org/2009/10/19/clean-coal-for-energy-not-so-fast-doe/";The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) along with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is looking to fund $2 million dollars in coal research as part of [...]
The Apollo Alliance And a Clean Energy Economy
Last week, the Apollo Alliance was thinking about what would it look like if the U.S. had a long-term national economic development policy to grow the clean energy economy. As the Senate debates comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation and the issue [...]
2nd Bill of Rights for all Americans!
The Second Bill of Rights was a proposal made by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his State of the Union Address on January [...]Written by Zachary Shahan
Published on October 14th, 2009
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Governor Schwarzenegger just gave solar power a boost in California, especially for relatively small-scale' [...]Solar power outshining Colorado's gas industry
Oct 11, 2009
Associated Press Online
By DINA CAPPIELLO
DURANGO, Colo., Oct. 11, 2009 (AP Online delivered by Newstex) -- The sun had just crested the distant ridge of the Rocky Mountains, but already it was producing enough power for the electric meter on the side [...]
Transforming Clean-Energy Industry Into a Local One
Minnesota Turbines At Forefront of A New Movement: Community Power
By Peter Slevin
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
WILLMAR, Minn. -- From his desk at the local electricity cooperative, Bruce Gomm can see the looming black smokestacks of the city's [...]
Written by Tina Casey
Published on October 12th, 2009
Lighting Science Corporation has just announced a new breakthrough in high efficiency LED (light emitting [...]
October 6, 2009
By Paul Gipe
With activation October 5th of a 9.1 megawatt (MW) solar PV project in eastern [...]
On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, more than 150 businesses from 45 states sent representatives to Washington, D.C., to advocate for comprehensive climate and energy policies that will create millions of new jobs, cut carbon pollution, restore America's competitiveness, and increase our [...]
On August 24, Environment Ohio’s Program Director Amy Gomberg was invited to the White House for a series of meetings on our national energy policy. Commerce Department Secretary Gary Locke and other top officials addressed around 100 environmental, labor, clean energy business [...]
Cree to announce more ‘green jobs’
Aug 8, 2009
LocalTechWire
Having raised $400M, Cree to announce more ‘green jobs’
DURHAM, N.C. – “Green jobs” availability will make headlines Thursday afternoon in the Bull City.
A day after Dell announced it was closing its PC manufacturing plant and laying off more than 900 people [...]
Companies Race to Develop Utility-Scale Power.
By Phil Taylor, Greenwire, September 28, 2009. "Using federal loan guarantees and $4 billion in 'smart grid' stimulus cash, [companies] are working on utility-scale storage units that they hope will help balance intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar and let electric grid operators [...]Written by Jake Richardson
Published on October 6th, 2009
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Dow Chemical Company revealed a new line of solar shingles they say can be installed into roofs made of conventional asphalt shingles.The solar shingles should be available' [...]
Commerce secretary: Clean energy key to Midwest
Oct 7, 2009
Associated Press
Commerce secretary: Clean energy key to Midwest
By DAVID RUNK
The Associated Press
DETROIT -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke told representatives of Midwest states on Tuesday that the growth of clean energy industries is key to the region's economic recovery [...]
In Michigan, Granholm Looks to Green Industries to Provide Jobs
Oct 6, 2009
Washington Post
Dana Hedgpeth
LANSING, Mich. -- If the future of American manufacturing lies in green industries, the Michigan governor's pursuit of jobs offers a cautionary tale.
Four years ago, Jennifer M. Granholm set out to remake her state, [...]
Cities can help homeowners buy panels
Ohio might not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of solar power. But solar panels don’t need scorching heat to work well. The world’s largest solar energy producers are Germany and Japan—neither nearly as sunny as [...]
Clean-energy bill is healthy for all
Sep 29, 2009
Des Moines Register
Clean-energy bill is healthy for all
Congress will soon consider clean-energy legislation that will have great positive impacts for everyday Iowans and Americans, particularly provisions that promote energy efficiency.
A recent report released by Environment Iowa - a statewide citizen-based environmental [...]
Senate Climate and Energy Bill
This Wednesday, Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and John Kerry (D-Mass.) introduced the long-awaited Senate clean energy and climate bill, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The Senate bill is similar to the American Clean Energy and Security Act that was passed in June [...]
The Poor Are Suffering Under Our Current Health Care System
There is some evidence that does support the links between improved economic status and health outcomes. For example, an expanded pension system improved health, and other increases in income were found to be related to better health and lower mortality and [...]The Green Jobs / Green New York Act (A8901 / S5888), which passed both the New York Assembly and Senate, provides a model for other states to emulate. The legislation sets the goal of making one million energy-efficient building retrofits to homes, businesses [...]
Written by Zachary Shahan
Published on September 25th, 2009
A new report released last week says that if we shift our economy — to a greener, low-carbon economy — we will have more jobs, not fewer.
Earlier last week, [...]Charlie Wilson Fails To Vote Again In Congress. Why are we paying this man?
Charlie Wilson again failed to vote last week on fiscal matters. Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (217-190, 25 Not Voting)UW promotes 'green' jobs
Sep 19, 2009
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thomas Content
Sep. 19, 2009 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- A former adviser to the Obama administration on energy and environmental issues says there's been too much emphasis on the dire warnings of the impact of climate legislation pending on [...]
pHaving read the 13 page memo on the state budget update,
The most important note to come from that is the projected shortfall now that the video lottery terminals have been cut by the Supreme Court. I believe that the governor is scrambling to get a referendum on the ballot for [...]
Study casts doubt on need for coal-fired generator
Sep 8, 2009
Detroit Free Press
Kathleen Gray
Sep. 8, 2009 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Because of energy efficiency initiatives and the increased use of renewable energy sources to create power, Consumers Energy won't need a new coal plant until at [...]
Environmentalists laud benefits
Sep 10, 2009
Charleston Daily Mail
Michelle Saxton
Sep. 10, 2009 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- CHARLESTON, W.Va.--Environmental groups are urging Congress to strengthen energy efficiency policies in national legislation, saying it could lead to added job creation and household savings.
West Virginia was estimated to create [...]
Canadian Clean Energy Industry Gets a Boost
Sep 10, 2009
Marketwire Canada
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Sep. 10, 2009 (Marketwire delivered by Newstex) -- Canada is cementing its position as a leader in clean energy development today with an investment of $54 million to support the development and demonstration of 18 innovative technologies. The [...]
Written by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
Published on September 18th, 2009
Do you remember RecycleBank, the Philadelphia-based company that rewarded customers for recycling? I thought that was a great idea, and I’ve got a similar response to [...]
AFL-CIO Convention Tackles Green Jobs
In addition to a fiery speech by President Obama and the election of Richard Trumka as the AFL-CIO's new president, the AFL-CIO Convention, held this week in Pittsburgh, also featured panels and resolutions on green jobs. On Tuesday afternoon, Apollo Alliance President Jerome Ringo spoke at [...]
September 1, 2009
By Cara Tinio
Apollo News Service
At the start of the 20th century, the city of Gainesville, Fla., installed modern municipal water, electricity and sewer systems, which made it an attractive location for the University of [...]
Written by Susan Kraemer
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Successfully transitioning the United States to low ]carbon electricity will require an improved
transmission infrastructure. Cities don’t grow' [...]
Written by Zachary Shahan
Published on September 16th, 2009
Global Solar Center just finished a comprehensive, 50-state survey of solar incentives and adoption. Who leads the nation? It is surprising. [...]
Apollo Alliance News Updates
Last month, the Apollo Alliance partnered with Eagle Manufacturing Corporation of Shelby Township, Mich., to spotlight Eagle as a model for how traditional manufacturers can benefit from moving into the clean energy market. Eagle manufactures automated robotic punching systems and special machine tools and has recently [...]
Charlie Wilson: Protecting Coal not Children in Poverty
While Millionaire Ohio 6th District Congressman Charlie Wilson takes huge money from pro-coal lobbyists to protect coal interests in his district, he doesn’t seem to mind the amount of children who are living in poverty in his district.
According to the Ohio [...]
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci and the head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission signed an agreement Wednesday pledging to coordinate the regulatory reviews of tidal power projects off the coast of Maine.
The [...]
Last Month, two of Germany's most important solar energy projects came online -- the second biggest solar power project in the world and one of the first solar thermal "power towers." The projects are part of the country's plan to provide 20 percent [...]
Time for America to Get on Fast Track?
Europe and Asia Have Advanced High Speed Rail Systems. Can America Catch Up?
(CBS) At the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, the glory days of American train travel are remembered and celebrated.
They were days of big machines - and big [...]
Written by Tina Casey
Published on August 22nd, 2009
Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc. has just announced that it is on' [...]
States Moving Ahead of Ohio In Energy Development
Oregon Legislative Session RoundupEnvironment & Energy: A united effort on the part of advocates and strong leadership from legislators made this another historic session for environmental protection.
Water Management: Considered one of the most significant environmental bills in a generation, the state will [...]Written by Tina Casey
Published on August 21st, 2009
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Written by Zachary Shahan
Published on August 20th, 2009
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Written by Maryanne Conlin (mcmilker)
Published on August 14th, 2009
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