$154M in Fed Funds for NRG’s Clean Coal Project: “Secretary Chu Announces Up To $154 Million for NRG Energys Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Texas,” which is the third round of the Clean Coal Power Initiative (CCPI). — release.
Senator Dick Lugar’s Energy Plan: “U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar said today that he is drafting a practical energy plan that would meet many climate improving goals, without cap and trade, by conserving energy and saving people, businesses and government money. — Lugar’s site.
Markey and Hundt on How to Recreate the Telecom Boom for Energy: “Creating the right framework for our communications networks led investors to commit about $850 billion to rebuild those networks. With the right set of policies, it is reasonable expect a similar explosion of private sector investment in the energy sector.” — Talking Points Memo.
Batter Maker PowerGenix Links With U.S. Army: PowerGenix says its Nickel-Zinc rechargeable batteries will be tested by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) “as a possible replacement for the lead-acid “6T” batteries currently in use.” — release.
KB Home Pre-Wiring for EVs: Home builder KB Home announced today “that it will begin offering an option to pre-wire its new Built to Order homes to accommodate charging stations for homeowners’ electric vehicles.” — release.
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