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Carbon-Negative Power Expected From Salton Sea Projects

January 25, 2017

A team of geothermal project developers aim to construct and operate the largest geothermal power plant in California’s Imperial Valley.

First Trump Agenda Nuggets Hit Construction

President sets in motion reopening of pipeline projects, regulatory streamlining, push on infrastructure.

January 25, 2017

President sets in motion reopening of pipeline projects, regulatory streamlining, push on infrastructure.

$1B Spend Seen for California Car Chargers

January 25, 2017

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Three California utilities would spend a total of $1 billion building electric-vehicle infrastructure under plans submitted on Jan. 20 to the state Public Utilities Commission.

Wyoming Bill That Would Ban Wind, Solar Power Spurs Concern

January 25, 2017

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Rocky Mountain Power officials are opposed to a bill, introduced on Jan. 10 in Wyoming, that would ban utilities from providing power from utility-scale wind and solar projects.

Trump DOE and EPA Nominees Are Grilled by Senate

Rick Perry and Scott Pruitt counter some, but not all, opposition concerns

Mary B. Powers

January 19, 2017

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Rick Perry and Scott Pruitt counter some, but not all, opposition concerns.

Energy Sector Supports 2 Million Construction Jobs, Says Analysis

Energy efficiency work will rise 11% this year, the study says.

Pam Radtke Russell

January 19, 2017

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The number is nearly one-third of the industry's total workforce, says DOE update.

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Medical Marijuana Grower to Build Huge Plant at Canadian Airport

It will be capable of producing in excess of 100,000 kilograms of pot each year, says owner.

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 18, 2017

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Design is complete and site preparation is underway for construction of a massive medical marijuana greenhouse facility on 30 acres of leased land at the Edmonton International Airport, a Canadian firm has announced.

Expert Crossed the Pond to Build America's First Offshore Wind Farm

Dutch marine construction veteran Chris van Beek leads team's industry-leading effort off Rhode Island.

Debra K. Rubin

January 18, 2017

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Dutch marine construction veteran Chris van Beek leads Deepwater Wind team to build an industry-leading ocean wind farm off Rhode Island.

Indian Point Nuclear Plant Near NYC Will Close

Mary B. Powers

Alisa Zevin

January 18, 2017

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Jan. 9 announced that the Indian Point nuclear power plant, sited about 30 miles north of New York City, will close by 2021.