Feb. 28 at 5:19 p.m.
Filed under:
Energy,
Updated
By Julie Wernau
The FutureGen Alliance announced Monday that it has selected Morgan County to sequester carbon dioxide emissions that would come from a coal-fired power plant 32 miles from the site.
The long-stalled $1.3 billion project, which includes CO2 storage, a visitor center, research and training facilities, is backed by $1 billion in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and $300 million in private investment. Approximately 30 communities competed in the site selection process in the second try to get the project off the ground. Get the full story »
Dec. 27, 2010 at 3:31 p.m.
Filed under:
Energy
By Reuters
The average price of U.S. gasoline rose above $3 a gallon in the last ast week, reaching its highest level since October 2008, the Energy Department said on Monday.
The national price for regular gasoline increased 7 cents from the previous week to an average of $3.05 per gallon, as rising crude oil prices bolstered fuel costs.
Nov. 9, 2010 at 2:13 p.m.
Filed under:
Energy,
Environment,
Green,
Housing
By Associated Press
The White House unveiled a new Home Energy Score federal program Tuesday that will allow people to determine how energy-efficient their homes are.
It was one of several energy initiatives that Vice President Joe Biden announced at a White House event Tuesday. Get the full story »
