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A Perfect Storm for Electric Cars?
On a recent trip to Southern California Edison’s Electric Vehicle Tech Center in Pomona, California, I was struck by the depth and breadth of preparations the utility was making for EVs — and how long they’ve been working on them.
NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon Partners with EPA to Work for Cleaner Air
What’s the first name that comes to mind when you think of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? Current EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, embattled Bush-era EPA chief Stephen Johnson, or the first EPA administrator, William Ruckelshaus? No? How about NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon?
California Bans Sale of Energy-Guzzling Plasma TVs
In a 5-0 vote, The California Energy Commission today approved the country’s first efficiency regulations for TVs.
DOE’s Non-Performance On Permanent Storage Of Spent Nuclear Fuel Costs Billions
As the U.S. electric industry is contemplating building new nuclear power plants for the first time in decades, the industry continues to be faced with uncertainty regarding the ultimate long-term disposal solution for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel.
New York Unveils Chemicals Used in Gas Drilling
The list is the most complete released by any state or federal agency and could help answer concerns about hydraulic fracturing.
