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• EDITORIAL
  Sep 7, 2010 — Tampa Tribune
  And don't forget the impact that the death of the program will have on solar power businesses in Florida. The rebates were a big enticement. The people owed money participated in the state's Solar Energy Systems Incentives Program in good faith. Some residents reportedly checked the site to make sure money was available before installing systems, only to learn afterwards that the program was broke.
• Germans plan to keep nuclear plants going
  Sep 7, 2010 — The Boston Globe
  ...renewed appetite for nuclear energy in Europe despite controversy over the subject since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.Merkel's government has cast the deal as a way to keep energy cheap until more renewable energy is available. Existing coal-fired plants raise concerns about emissions of the greenhouse gases believed to cause global warming, while renewables such as wind remain more expensive than coal or nuclear and now provide only a small part of the country's needs.The government's...
• Nantucket Sound project to face foes at key state hearings
  Sep 7, 2010 — Boston Herald
  ...czar. After years of heated debate, opponents and proponents do agree on one thing: The Cape Wind-National Grid hearings are unprecedented for the issues involved and the attention they've drawn. "As the first offshore wind installation in the U.S. and the start of a new Massachusetts-based industry, Cape Wind is a historic project," Bowles said. "In all my years covering energy issues, I have never seen a DPU case with this type of interest," said Rio. "A typical DPU...
• At State, Clinton gains stature
  Sep 6, 2010 — Politico
  ... The efforts of Middle East peace envoy Mitchell "are bearing fruit and bringing that issue to the fore...which is a State issue," Rothkopf noted, while the handover in Iraq, and critical issues in Afghanistan-Pakistan, Iran, North Korea and with China "are all State issues." Clinton “needs to be the real time line between the president and the [Middle East peace] negotiations,” veteran U.S. Middle East peace negotiator Aaron David Miller...
• Germany Agrees to Extend Life of Nuclear Plants
  Sep 6, 2010 — New York Times
  Merkel’s conservatives and their pro-business Free Democrat allies are now seeking to sidestep that law.Mrs. Merkel planned to make a statement later Monday, and Mr.
• Obama wants $50 billion to beef up infrastructure 'as soon as possible'
  Sep 6, 2010 — The Hill
  Administration officials did not have a specific job creation goal for the investment or an overall six-year dollar figure. Lawmakers had to extend surface transportation law for almost two years before approving the last surface transportation reauthorization bill in 2005. This includes not allowing oil and gas companies to take advantage of a manufacturing tax credit other industries are allowed to use.
• Governor candidates' job plans fuzzy on details
  Sep 5, 2010 — The Miami Herald
  Among them: --Sink proposes cutting red tape by streamlining permitting and regulatory decisions and expediting already-approved economic development projects. Scott also would expedite permits for job-creating businesses. --Sink would provide tax credits for Florida businesses that export health care, renewable energy, arts and movie production. Scott wants to create technology clusters to create 60,000 new jobs.
• Los Angeles Times Steve Lopez column
  Sep 5, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
  It's called the Global Warming Solutions (OOTC:GWSO) Act, drafted by state legislators and signed in 2006 by Gov. Scheduled to begin rolling out next year, it would require a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. But compliance would cost energy companies a few bucks. It's business, and they're in the business of creating value for their shareholders," said Gheit.