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The Key to 1 Billion Tons

This week Dave talks about the ways that Americans can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion tons and save some extra cash by doing so.

A Billion Tons

In an effort to get households and businesses to reduce their environmental impact, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Garrison Institute have instituted an education campaign called Simple Steps. What is Simple Steps? It’s a report detailing the simple ways that Americans can reduce greenhouse ... Read More

L.A. Rates for Mayors Program

This week Dave talks about the new energy plan proposed by the Mayor of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Electricity Rates Increase

Households and businesses that get their power from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power could see their electric bills go up between 8% and 28%, depending on where they live and how much energy they use, under a plan unveiled by the Mayor ... Read More

AARP Supports Climate Legislation

AARP announced that it supports the “cap-and-dividend” climate change bill (the Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal CLEAR Act, or S.2877) cosponsored by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) .  What is the AARP? The American Association of Retired People, AARP, operates as a ... Read More

AARP Supports the Climate Bill

This week Dave talks about the American Association of Retired People's announcement that it supports the climate change bill.

Ford Computers Shut Down

Ford developed its PC Power Management system with NightWatchman™ software from 1E Inc. 1E research found that almost half of all employees who use computers at work typically do not power them down at the end of the working day. In the U.S. alone, over ... Read More

Ford Computers Shut Down

This week Dave talks about Ford's new plan to save energy. Under a new program at the Ford Motor Company the power settings on Windows laptops and desktop computers are centrally controlled.

OMB Review of EPA’s Rules on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The White House Office of Management and Budget, has completed its review of three proposed additions to EPA’s rule requiring mandatory monitoring and reporting of Greenhouse Gas across the economy.

OMB Reviews EPA’s Proposed Regulations

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has completed its review of three proposed additions to the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule requiring mandatory monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions across the economy.  What does the OMB do? The White House Office of Management and ... Read More