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Stories by Samuel R. Avro

Crude Oil sees Largest Spike in 4 Months, Settles Above $77 a barrel

Crude Oil sees Largest Spike in 4 Months, Settles Above $77 a barrel

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 16:38

The 4 percent spike was the largest percentage gain since late September.

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Saudi Energy Adviser Alarmed about Peak Demand for Oil, Pushes for Diversified Economy

Saudi Energy Adviser Alarmed about Peak Demand for Oil, Pushes for Diversified Economy

Monday, February 15, 2010 13:22

Peak oil must serve as an "alarm that we need to take more seriously" by diversifying Saudi Arabia's economy, Mohammed al-Sabban said.

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NY's Cash for Appliances Program Kicks Off Today

NY’s Cash for Appliances Program Kicks Off Today

Friday, February 12, 2010 7:53

New York's federally-funded $17m 'Great Appliance Swap Out' runs through February 21st.

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'Mass Casualties' reported after huge explosion at Conn. power plant

‘Mass Casualties’ reported after huge explosion at Conn. power plant

Sunday, February 7, 2010 14:05

At least 2 people were killed, and possibly more than a hundred injured, after a huge explosion rocked a gas power plant in Connecticut.

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GOP Sen. Graham Attacks 'Half-Assed' Energy Bill, Breathes New Life Into Obama Carbon Plan

GOP Sen. Graham Attacks ‘Half-Assed’ Energy Bill, Breathes New Life Into Obama Carbon Plan

Thursday, February 4, 2010 23:20

Wants carbon pollution legislation to be a part of energy bill, because, as he sees it, the two issues are connected.

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Stimulus Saves U.S. Wind Industry, Sets Installation Records in 2009

Stimulus Saves U.S. Wind Industry, Sets Installation Records in 2009

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 16:16

The total U.S. wind power generating capacity now stands at 35,000 MW, up 39% from 2008.

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Trucks, SUV's and even Hummers Sold Under Cash for Clunkers

Trucks, SUV’s and even Hummers Sold Under Cash for Clunkers

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 17:22

The poster child of gas guzzlers, the Hummer, was among the vehicles purchased under the taxpayer funded Cash for Clunkers program.

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China On A Shopping Spree for Oil

China On A Shopping Spree for Oil

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 13:08

The Chinese are purchasing oil fields across the world in an attempt to rival the major oil companies, such as, ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron.

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Department of Energy Receives Over 400 Smart Grid Grant Proposals

Department of Energy Receives Over 400 Smart Grid Grant Proposals

Sunday, August 16, 2009 23:54

The maximum amount of money that is allowed to be requested stands at $200 million for the proposals that were closed on August 6th

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Vermont Officials: Smart Grid is a Go

Vermont Officials: Smart Grid is a Go

Sunday, August 16, 2009 23:47

The project, which is projected to cost around $133 million, would be completed in approximately three years with the help of federal funding.

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