Tag Archives: Renewable Energy

Production Tax Credit for Wind Power on Chopping Block

Posted on December 20, 2012 by billmanzi

The Fiscal Cliff is not the only thing facing Congress as the year winds down. The Production Tax Credit for wind power is set to expire on December 31, and although there is bipartisan support for its extension it appears … Continue reading →

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The President on Clean Energy

Posted on October 2, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama spent his weekly address talking about renewable energy and the jobs that come with that growing industry. American jobs for American workers, in an area that is vital to the future of the United States in so many … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick on General Mills Solar

Posted on August 6, 2010 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick was kind enough to send a video for the General Mills event in which he talks about not only General Mills, but also about the Massachusetts efforts on renewable sources of energy. Nice job here by the Governor.

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Drill Baby Drill- President Forms Commission on BP Oil Spill

Posted on May 22, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama used his weekly talk to announce the formation of a commission to study the massive oil spill unleashed by BP. He announced that Republican Bill Reilly, a former EPA head, and Democrat Bob Graham, the former Governor of … Continue reading →

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The President Promotes Nuclear

Posted on February 18, 2010 by billmanzi

The President announcing tax credits to help in the building of two nuclear power plants. The tax credits total over $8 billion, and indicate a renewed support for the nuclear industry from a Democratic Administration. The President talked of safety, … Continue reading →

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China Moves Ahead (Again)

Posted on February 15, 2010 by billmanzi

An interesting New York Times story on how the Chinese are moving rapidly ahead in the area of high speed rail. Couple this with the Chinese leap into renewable energy and it appears that the Chinese identify critical national needs … Continue reading →

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China Leading in Going Green

Posted on January 31, 2010 by billmanzi

For all those who have mocked the concept of investing in renewable energy I refer you to the story in today’s New York Times detailing the huge lead China is building in manufacturing in this critical area. The Chinese are … Continue reading →

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The We Can Solve It Campaign- Solar

Posted on March 3, 2009 by billmanzi

You will likely see this ad by the We campaign on the air shortly. Solar arrays in a desert! Not a bad idea. Maybe that goes along with improving our grid so that we can transmit that power to where … Continue reading →

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