"This is a clear mandate that people want to move beyond dirty energy," said David Graham-Caso, Los Angeles Sierra Club spokesman.
The survey, the 11th since 2000, sampled more than 2,500 people and found Californians are strongly supportive of policies that encourage fuel efficiency and renewable energy, according to Mark Baldassare, president and CEO of PPIC.Shumlin: Vermont on track with stimulus energy money
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin says the state has had success in promoting renewable energy and efficiency projects, thanks to 32 million in federal stimulus funding.
He and Public Service Commissioner Elizabeth Miller said Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Energy had recently conducted a routine review of the state's use of the money and given Vermont high marks.VA Funds Solar Energy Projects at 5 Hospitals Business Wire
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded 56.7 million in contracts to build solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in support of ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
"The benefits of using solar power are profound, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to improving the quality of the air we breathe. This initiative is good for Veterans and good for our environment."
"With these investments in clean energy and other renewable energy projects, we are marching forward with the President's initiative to expand innovation in the federal government and create new jobs," said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. "The benefits of using solar power are profound, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to improving the quality of the air we breathe. This initiative is good for Veterans and good for our environment."
By summer 2012, VA will install the solar PV systems at five VA medical centers in sunny locations, from Texas to California. VA selected the sites based on feasibility studies that determined the most ideal locations to invest in on-site renewable energy projects.
