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What is happening around Alabama and the United States regarding the electric industry and energy . . .

Stimulus Package information

It’s all over the news; with the passage of the federal stimulus bill there’s money available to help many Americans weatherize homes and make energy efficiency improvements. But how can residents in the Wiregrass area connect with these resources? Click here for more information.

WTVY-4, 7/23/2010 -- Doug Rye, energy expert and talk show host, says you can be comfortable in your house if you fix the problem.

Electric Cooperative Network

 

Rural Energy For America Program Grants

Renewable Energy Systems/Energy Efficiency Improvement Program (REAP/RES/EEI)

 

Climate change legislation and the impact it will have

 

Home Appliance Energy Use

Alabama Legislature

U.S. Senate

U.S. House of Representatives

 

News Articles

July 2010

Energy Efficiency

by Gary Smith, CEO, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, July 2010 Alabama Living Magazine  -- Read article.

June 2010

PowerSouth prepared to meet summer electric demand

ANDALUSIA, Alabama, Jun 29, 2010 -- Read article.

Solstice on the Yukon Ushers in the Dawn of In-Stream Hydrokinetic Energy for AP&T in Eagle Alaska

EAGLE, Alaska, Jun 22, 2010 -- BUSINESS WIRE -- Read article.

Solar industry challenges Georgia Power

June 13, 2010 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Margaret Newkirk The Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Read article.

TVA hit with $11.5M penalty for '08 coal ash spill

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (The Associated Press) - Jun 14 - By BILL POOVEY Associated Press Writer -- Read article.

Experts Offer Tips to Keep Summer Energy Bills Under Control

June 5, 2010 -- WDHN TV-18 -- Watch video.

Green Energy Myths

June 2010 -- by Gary Smith, CEO, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative -- Read article.  

May 2010

Alabama Voices: Warming claims getting cooler reception

Miss. Power wants rehearing on coal-fired plant.

Georgia Power: Judge's ruling won't affect power plant construction

 

April 2010 

WDHN's "Top of the Morning" host honored in Montgomery.

Climate bill could be harmed by Gulf spill

Renewable energy bill passes in Fla. House.

Obama asks businesses to get behind climate bill

Wal-Mart says environmental initiatives about money, not brand image.

Sen. John Kerry is preparing legislation to release a new energy plan by Earth Day.

Discussion of Rare Earth Metals is stunningly rare

Nuke advisory panel says no to blocking Bellefonte.

March 2010

Bennet: Rural Energy Savings Program Enlists Colorado Electric Co-ops In Effort to Save Money and Create Jobs in Colorado's Rural Communities

February 2010

Cost of smart-grid projects shocks consumer advocates

Climategate U-turn as scientist at centre of row admits: There has been no global warming since 1995

US Chamber Challenges EPA CO2 Endangerment In Federal Court

Obama says energy policy must some old, some new

Obama Says Senate May Drop Cap and Trade, Pass Energy-Only Bill

Wind energy job growth isn't blowing anyone away

January 2010

Citing deteriorating regulatory environment, FPL halts billions of dollars in capital expenditures in Florida -- 1-14-2010

 

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