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April 23, 2013
Chrysler Will Take Losses on Electric Cars Says CEO

Chrysler Group stands to lose $10,000 on every battery-powered Fiat 500 it sells in California, CEO Sergio Marchionne said Thursday.

Spotlight, Plug-in Electric Vehicle, Business
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April 17, 2013
Smart Grid: It's All About Communications

Although the new normal may be an increasing frequency of violent superstorms like Sandy, there is no doubt those storms have proved the value of a smart grid.

Spotlight, Smart Grid
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April 9, 2013
Energy Partnerships for Schools

Public-private partnerships can help pay for renewable energy projects for schools and universities.

Spotlight, On-site PV/wind, State, Customer Generation, Policy
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April 1, 2013
Power Player

 

Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority innovates through its diverse waste-based energy project portfolio.

 

Spotlight, On-site PV/wind, Customer Generation
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March 25, 2013
Energy Plan Reaps Environmental and Economic Benefits

Cathedral City's energy reduction efforts include solar energy and lighting upgrades.

Spotlight, Energy conservation, Lighting, End Use
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March 19, 2013
Lockheed Martin Announces Liquefied Natural Gas Project in New Orleans

Project at Michoud Assembly Facility will result a total of more than 400 new jobs.

Spotlight, Business, Transportation
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March 12, 2013
AEP Launches Asset Health Center

To fail or not to fail? The end-of-life gauntlet prompted a new approach to predictive asset management.

Spotlight, Energy Delivery, Smart Grid
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March 5, 2013
Taking Green to New Levels

Schools and universities look for ways to make their facilities and operations more efficient and environmentally responsible.

Spotlight, Green buildings, End Use
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February 26, 2013
Commercial Properties Lead the Charge for EV Stations

In the world of sustainability initiatives, providing charging stations for electric vehicles doesn’t provide the same bang for your buck as, say, energy-efficient lighting upgrades or super green HVAC systems. But property owners, managers and REITs are seeing the advantages to so-called EV stations and are installing them at office, retail, hotel and other commercial properties.

Spotlight, Plug-in Electric Vehicle
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February 19, 2013
What Happened to the Smart Grid Excitement?

The media excitement about smart grid has worn off. Besides smart meter installations, what else is happening that will affect utility customers? Or will they know the difference?

Spotlight, Smart Grid