Current Energy News Today
Obama's green energy plans build hopes, skepticism (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Proponents of alternative energy and energy efficiency were elated on Thursday by President-elect Barack Obama's economic stimulus speech, but some analysts warned his energy agenda could hit turbulence in Congress or from the slow economy.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:13:36 GMT
CES showcasing slimmer, energy-saving TVs (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
TVs, TVs everywhere but not a 150-inch in sight. With much of the world grappling with recession, technology giants at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas eschewed the one-upmanship that had characterized past gatherings and focused instead on unveiling slimmer, energy-saving televisions with Internet bells and whistles.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:54:12 GMT
Markey Expected to Take Over Key Energy and Commerce Subcommittee (CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News)
Massachusetts Democrat Edward J. Markey was expected Thursday to take the gavel of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, putting a leading environmentalist in a position to shape climate legislation Democrats want to pass this year.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:27:15 GMT
Russia, Ukraine back off energy war, will send gas (AP via Yahoo! News)
Russia and Ukraine backed off from their energy war Thursday, promising to start resending Russian gas over Ukrainian pipelines to EU customers shivering through a widespread cold snap.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:21:20 GMT
Obama unveils $1000 tax cut, energy efficiency plan (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
President-elect Barack Obama said on Thursday he would offer working families a $1,000 tax cut and improve energy efficiency in millions of American homes in order to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:39:13 GMT
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