Can Obama and Congress Order You to Buy Broccoli? Oct 21, 2009
Yes, it is unthinkable that the Fed can force you to purchase those fugly light bulbs, but you can blame DC for that and send Stephen Chu (the current Secretary of Energy) any bills for HAZMAT teams. It cannot force you to buy car insurance and homeowner's insurance. (Townhall.com)
Iran nuclear talks with US, other powers stall in Vienna Oct 21, 2009
While the Obama team includes deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman, the Iranian team is made up of its Vienna based UN diplomats, led by Ambassador Ali Asghar Soltanieh. This does not mean a binding agreement can't be achieved, said IAEA officials, "but there is at least one further step that would be required," said one. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Eisenhower Group director to speak on foreign policy Oct 21, 2009
She is currently a member of the Secretary of Energy s Task Force on Nuclear Energy. GET UPDATED. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Diplomats: Iran Nuclear Talks Inconclusive Oct 20, 2009
Deputy Secretary of Energy from the U.S. Daniel B. Poneman, left, and Glyn Davies, U.S. Ambassador to the International Atomic E 00004000 nergy Agency, IAEA, wait for the start of a meeting of delegates from Iran, the U.S. Russia and France, on Oct. 19, 2009, at Vienna's International Center. (AP Photo/Hans Punz). (CBS News -- World)
Green Line Extension advances to environmental review phase Oct 20, 2009
On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) submitted a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (DEIR/EA) for the Green Line Extension project to the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, triggering a 45-day public review period beginning Oct. 26, 2009. The report provides an overview of projected environmental impacts and benefits; the recommended route and station locations; and vehicle maintenance and storage options for the Green Line... (Medford Transcript, MA)
British leader cites progress on climate Oct 19, 2009
Ed Miliband, the British secretary of energy and climate change, said delegates reached a lot of agreement on some of the key questions, although they haven t agreed on how much funding developed countries should offer poor nations to help them reduce greenhouse gases. Pressure has been mounting for the United States to finalize its position before the December conference meant to cap two years of negotiations on a global climate change treaty. (Boston Globe)
Cloudy outlook for state’sbet on solar energy firm Oct 17, 2009
But Ian Bowles, Patrick s secretary of energy and environmental affairs, said he felt the state was obligated to make the loan, because it was part of the original incentive package in 2007, even though the initial loan offer expired. Besides, Bowles said, it s important to help support key local companies, such as Evergreen, which, in addition to having 699 full-time workers in Massachusetts, has 230 temporary workers in Marlborough and Devens. (Boston Globe)
State receives second half of DOE stimulus funding Oct 15, 2009
That brings the state s total to $126 million to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects while creating jobs and reducing carbon pollution, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced. States are the engines of our economy and the laboratories of innovation, Chu said in a release. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Wis. gets rest of stimulus energy funds Oct 14, 2009
States are the engines of our economy and the laboratories of innovation, said Secretary of Energy Steven Chu. This funding will allow states to put in place innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that will create jobs in communities across the country while reducing carbon pollution and helping to shift how America uses energy. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Melrose, Stoneham agree to formal truce over Langwood development Oct 14, 2009
After state Secretary of Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Ian Bowles issued his opinion regarding Langwood Commons in June a result of developer The Gutierrez Company agreeing to pay the DCR $1. 8 million for traffic improvements on the Fells Parkway the Friends of the Middlesex Fells filed a notice of intent to sue state officials and Gutierrez, with both Melrose and Medford named as plaintiffs ( , Free Press, June 25, 2009). (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Mexico to Liquidate Second-Largest Power Supplier on `Unsustainable' Loss Oct 12, 2009
Under the government decree, the Secretary of Energy will have three days to publish the legal conditions to start liquidating Luz y Fuerza. The deadline expires on Oct. 14. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Bill White campaigned Saturday in Port Lavaca for the U.S. Senate seat that is expected to be open when Kay Bailey Hutchison resigns to run for governor. (Wave photo by Emily Allen) Oct 10, 2009
While the events of Go Texan Day and the less than perfect weather kept some from attending, the few that were left undeterred waited to hear the short speech by White, the former Deputy Secretary of Energy under President Clinton. Flying into the Calhoun County Airport, White s arrival was nearly 45 minutes behind schedule. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Panel shifts focus to reuse of nuclear fuel Sep 25, 2009
But the basic premise of reuse is open to question, said Ernest J. Moniz, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a former deputy secretary of energy ... But the basic premise of reuse is open to question, said Ernest J. Moniz, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a former deputy secretary of energy. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ashland, Marlborough water treatment plants to get solar boost Sep 22, 2009
"The energy consumed for drinking water and wastewater treatment plants is a huge drain on municipal budgets and a significant contributor to the carbon footprint of cities and towns," Ian Bowles, secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said in a statement. "(The 12 projects) will lower the long-term operating costs of these facilities, while creating local jobs and fostering expansion in the already burgeoning Massachusetts solar sector.". (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Journey to the "other" West Sep 21, 2009
The rooms correspond to the various decades and lead up to the present day, where prominent Chinese Americans such as Steven Chu, the U.S. secretary of energy, and Elaine Chao, the former U.S. secretary of labor, are featured. The displays do not pull any punches. (Xinhuanet, China)
Spinning Flywheels Said to Make Greener Energy Sep 21, 2009
"We are very excited about this technology and this company," said Matt Rogers, a senior adviser to the Secretary of Energy. "It's a lower (carbon dioxide) impact, much faster response for a growing market need, and so we get pretty excited about that.". (ABC News -- Wire)
Iranians set for big powers talks Sep 15, 2009
US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said: "It's an important first step and we are hoping for the best.". But, says the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna, it is not clear whether the talks will be able to bridge the gap in the row about Tehran's nuclear work. (BBC News -- Africa)
IAEA formally appoints Japan's Amano as new chief Sep 15, 2009
" The 150 member states of the UN nuclear watchdog approved Amano - who has been Tokyo's ambassador to the IAEA - by acclamation on the first day of the agency's annual week-long general conference. He will succeed Mohamed ElBaradei of Egypt who is stepping down at the end of November after 12 years in office. Amano was chosen by the IAEA's 35-member board of governors - its main decision-making body - in July, but his appointment had to formally be adopted by all member states. The change in... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Iran agrees date for nuclear talks in a move welcomed by US Sep 15, 2009
" EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana spoke by telephone with Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and they agreed that talks would be held on October 1 between Iran and representatives of the six powers. "Iran is ready for a serious dialogue in October," Jalili said. "This morning we reached an agreement with the Iranians to hold a meeting on October 1," Solana's spokeswoman said. She said the venue for the talks between Iran and the six governments - Britain, China, France, Germany,... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Tonkos wind bill passes House Sep 10, 2009
The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program of research and development to improve the energy efficiency, reliability, and capacity of wind turbines. The bill authorizes $200 million dollars per year from 2010 through 2014 for these programs. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Fuel shortages prompted study Sep 7, 2009
He held hearings on the issue, and he got the Secretary of Energy to establish a new system to help minimize the harmful effects of refinery shutdowns. As co-chairperson of the North Dakota Oil Refinery Task Force, we were dismayed to see how much revenue North Dakota was losing because of "discounted" oil in North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
We're Not The Soviets In Afghanistan Sep 2, 2009
fantastique lets put bush as secretary of defense and chenney secretary of energy viva le chevron and le france too. print money and issue bonds to pay for the wars. (CBS News)
US Secretary Of Energy Speaks In Las Cruces Sep 1, 2009
In that on-going battle, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu, would say the land of enchantment is doing its role. New Mexico is many respects one of the leaders in the United States, said Chu. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
* A new Sino-American relationship? Aug 30, 2009
Here, the two US government officials best equipped to lead are Secretary of Energy Steven Chu () and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. Chu is a former Berkeley and Stanford professor of physics and head of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, while Locke is a former Washington State governor and a long-time supporter of US-China commercial exchanges. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Freudenthal's trips on state planes total $60K Aug 25, 2009
Among the more expensive trips were an $11,000 trip to Washington, D.C., this March during which Freudenthal met with the U.S. Secretary of Energy and other top officials. Another Washington, D.C., trip in March during which Freudenthal met with EPA officials cost more than $9,000. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Federal stimulus funds hard at work at nuclear facility Aug 23, 2009
In announcing the funding March 31, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said that "these investments will put Americans to work while cleaning up contamination from the Cold War era." The new money is in keeping with the overall goals of the stimulus program which include jumpstarting the economy, creating or saving millions of jobs and addressing major challenges that can help position the nation for prosperity in the 21st century. Locally, the stimulus funds, when fully expended, are expected to... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Battery firm’s plans unravel after stimulus funds denied Aug 23, 2009
Stephanie Mueller, a spokeswoman for US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, declined to discuss individual applications for stimulus funding, but did say grant recipients were chosen according to technical capability, commercial viability, management team qualifications, and ability to match the federal grant. Proposals were selected that would create jobs quickly and that would provide a down payment on a cleaner, safer, and more competitive automotive industry, Mueller wrote in an e-mail to the... (Boston Globe)
American Farmland Trust applauds Obama's cabinet choices (2) Aug 16, 2009
Washington, DC American Farmland Trust (AFT) applauds President-elect Barack Obama s nominations of Steven Chu as Secretary of Energy; Lisa Jackson as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; Nancy Sutley as Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality; and Carol Browner as the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change. President-elect Obama has already demonstrated a strong interest in energy, climate change and environmental issues, particularly as they relate... (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Murkowski welcomes Indian energy grants Aug 16, 2009
"It was heartening to see that Secretary of Energy Steven Chu specifically noted that many of Alaska's rural Native villages face special challenges in paying for the high cost of fuel and electricity," Murkowski said. "The assistance is certainly justified and badly needed in Native communities, especially given that small villages have not benefited from the drop in fuel prices of the past eight months and are still paying prices similar to those seen last summer.". (Juneau Empire)
Tired of awaiting payoff on Greenway Aug 14, 2009
Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Ian Bowles said some nice things about it in a scoping letter last month, but added the obvious: Chiofaro s proposal is way out of scale and would violate several zoning restrictions. It s going to need a rethink. (Boston Globe)
Combustion Simulation: Digital Fireworks Aug 13, 2009
6, 2005) Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced that 6. 5 million hours of supercomputing time have been awarded to three scientific research projects aimed at increasing our understanding of ways to. (Science Daily)
One man's quest to keep nukes away from Al Qaeda Aug 12, 2009
In December, former Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman praised Mowatt-Larssen's leadership at DOE, saying it had "opened new relationships with foreign partners." But Mowatt-Larssen is far from satisfied. He laments the lack of cooperation by intelligence agencies around the world. (Christian Science Monitor)
Ballot could be littered with pocketbook votes Aug 7, 2009
" The petition would require the secretary of energy and environmental affairs annually to make "a scientific determination that no member of any biological species of Whale and/or Sea Turtle will likely become entangled, killed, injured, or otherwise taken by any commercial fishing in state coastal waters. " Until that determination is made, the proposal reads, the state may not license "the use of fishing gear for commercial purposes. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
OBAMA: Budget, politics play roles in his agenda for science Aug 6, 2009
"My administration will value science. We will make decisions based on the facts, and we understand that facts demand bold action," Obama said at the nomination of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Chu, a climate change technology advocate, as the next Secretary of Energy. "I think we are seeing some really good first steps, appointment of people that the science community take seriously, people who value science," says environmental scientist Donald Kennedy, Stanford University's... (USA Today -- News)
A123Systems receives $249m in stimulus funds Aug 6, 2009
Ian Bowles, Massachusetts secretary of energy and environmental affairs, said the grant to A123 will create between 100 and 300 engineering and science jobs in the state. We re pleased that there are going to be some significant ancillary benefits in Massachusetts, he said. (Boston Globe)
Wind power in America: Becalmed Aug 6, 2009
On July 16th Steve Chu, the secretary of energy, announced $14m for wind research. February s fiscal stimulus bill also provides money for new projects on the ground. (The Economist)
Hanover receives $200,000 state grant for turbine Jul 30, 2009
In a statement released by Ian Bowles, Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Hanover was awarded $200,000 to proceed with the design and construction of a225-kW wind turbine at the Pond Street Water Treatment Plant. Even without the grant the project would be moving forward, Department of Public Works Superintendent Victor Diniak said. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Patrick hails Hudson wind turbine tech firm Jul 24, 2009
Ian Bowles, state secretary of energy and environment, called the arrival of Vestas and the state Wind Technology Testing Center in Charlestown the start to building a strong base for clean energy initiatives. "It's very good news - not just for jobs, but growing wind technology centers here," he said. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Lamborghinis go faster in China Jul 23, 2009
I went to Secretary of Energy with the intent of questioning whether such a stunt had any serious value in terms of pushing forward the Obama administration's energy and climate-change agenda. What does it mean that Chu had 2,137 "fans" when I first checked the page. (Salon)
Ambassador: China to boost ties with U.S. Jul 22, 2009
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, both Chinese Americans, began their China tour by stressing the importance of cooperation between the two nations in slowing global warming. Special Report. (Xinhuanet, China)
No repeat of the New Deal jump-start Jul 20, 2009
Wright said he had been told by his boss, Secretary of Energy physicist Steven Chu, that while it was physically impossible to spend at light speed, he should aim to deploy stimulus money at the 99th percentile of the speed of light. However, the slower than expected rate of job creation has given ammunition to the plan s Republican critics, who say the administration exaggerated the employment potential of the stimulus in order to ram a list of liberal spending priorities through Congress. (Boston Globe)
New technology emerges for deep-water wind farms Jul 20, 2009
Ian Bowles, Massachusetts secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said a suite of wind farms - onshore and those at varying distances offshore - are needed to meet ambitious national and state renewable energy goals. We are going to need all this and a lot more, he said. (Boston Globe)
'Green diplomacy' ushered in by Chinese-American Secretaries Jul 18, 2009
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke set foot on the Chinese soil on July. 14 kicking off their 4-day visit to their home country, and more important, launching a mechanism of 'green dialogue' with their counterparts and relevant officials on the Chinese side. (People's Daily Online, China)
U.S. Commerce Secretary eyes greater Sino-US cooperation against climate change Jul 18, 2009
"I want China and the United States to lead the world and save the planet from irreversible climate change. "We all share the same atmosphere, and if we do not act, we will all suffer from the coastal flooding, unpredictable weather and agricultural damage," he added. Locke spoke highly of China's efforts in eliminating carbon emissions. He said that developing new clean energy could create jobs in America, help promote renewable energy and curb pollution in China. "So much of U.S. direct... (Xinhuanet, China)
Upton amendment blocked Jul 17, 2009
Upton's amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations Act would have also required the Secretary of Energy to classify whether the jobs created or lost were permanent or temporary as well as identify sectors of the job market that have experienced a growth or decline in employment as a result. The amendment was blocked Tuesday evening by a 7-to-4 party line vote in the House Rules Committee. (Dowagiac News, MI)
China expects U.S. to play due role in responding to climate change Jul 17, 2009
Qin said the current China tour of U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu would help the United States and China better understand each other's stances on climate change. "Our policy on the climate change issue is clear and constant," Qin said, calling for adherence to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto Protocol. (Xinhuanet, China)
U.S. agriculture, energy secretaries to visit county Saturday Jul 16, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will visit Pittsylvania County Saturday as part of President Obama's "Rural Tour.". Vilsack and Chu are scheduled to talk about green jobs and a new energy economy with a focus on weatherization and carbon sequestration. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Popular energy: Dr. Chu Jul 13, 2009
As you probably know already, Dr. Steven Chu is the U.S. Secretary of Energy. He is the ultimate scientist, with an awesome track record in fields related to climate change and corrective action. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Obama taps Californians for key posts Jul 11, 2009
If confirmed by the Senate, Jarvis and McNutt will join three other major scientists with California ties already on Obama's high-level science team: Steven Chu, the Nobel prizewinning physicist who headed the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is now Secretary of Energy. John Holdren, former director of UC Berkeley's energy and resources group and more recently a Harvard professor, is the president's chief science adviser. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy to visit Ringgold Jul 9, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will visit Pittsylvania County later this month as part of President Obama's "Rural Tour.". Vilsack and Chu are scheduled to be in Ringgold on Saturday, July 18, to talk about green jobs and a new energy economy with a focus on weatherization and carbon sequestration. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Recent headlines from Palo Alto Online Jul 5, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009 Predicting dire consequences if the country conducts "business as usual," U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu outlined a set of new energy-policy goals during a visit in Menlo Park on Friday. Chu told SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory scientists that science and innovation will be necessary to solve the world's energy needs and to control global warming. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
State draws zones for coast wind farms Jul 1, 2009
For more than 300 years the Commonwealth has had a unique relationship with the ocean, said Ian Bowles, state secretary of Energy and Environ mental Affairs. Today, we are taking that relationship a step further by determining [its] future based on science but also recognizing the imperative of developing renewable energy. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Energy Secretary Chu looks to innovation to solve warming crisis Jun 29, 2009
Predicting dire consequences if the country conducts "business as usual," U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu outlined a set of new energy-policy goals during a visit in Menlo Park on Friday. During a two-hour lecture at times punctuated with humor, Chu told SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory scientists that science and innovation will be necessary to solve the world's energy needs and to control global warming. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Cities and Fells advocates threaten Langwood lawsuit Jun 26, 2009
The notice of intent to sue a legal requirement under state law comes in the wake of State Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA) Ian Bowles opinion earlier this month in which he stated that Langwood Commons is no longer subject to environmental review, due to developer The Gutierrez Company agreeing to pay the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) $1. 8 million for traffic improvements on the Fells Parkway. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Coles Together seeks prospects with 280 jobs, leaders tell councils Jun 26, 2009
On June 12, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the federal commitment of 1. 073 billion to a renewed agreement with FutureGen Alliance, a group of energy companies with ties to coal use or production. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Charging ahead Jun 20, 2009
Like other electric-car enthusiasts, Keller sees signs of optimism in President Barack Obama's administration -- particularly in Obama's appointment of former Stanford University physicist Steven Chu to the secretary of energy post. Last month, Chu submitted a department budget that trims $100 million from fuel-cell research program -- a move designed to significantly scale down the program. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Orion Energy Systems' Executive Participates in First Green Jobs Summit On Capitol Hill Jun 20, 2009
Also addressing the Summit was Van Jones, a special advisor to President Barack Obama on the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman. Orion has deployed its energy management systems in 4,581 facilities across North America. (Primezone Releases)
State rules Langwood Commons, roadway work are separate projects Jun 18, 2009
Construction on the long-contested Langwood Commons project in the Middlesex Fells technically could begin immediately, now that state Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA) Ian Bowles has said the project is no longer subject to environmental review. In his opinion dated June 5, Bowles wrote that the agreement between developer The Gutierrez Company and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), under which The Gutierrez Company would pay $1. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
White Works, but Metal Roofs May Offer Better Option to Homeowners Looking to Save Energy Jun 17, 2009
Recently, the U.S. Secretary of Energy encouraged Americans to paint their roofs white, in an effort to reduce global warming by both conserving energy and reflecting sunlight back into space. Speaking in London prior to an international summit on combating climate change, Dr. Chu said that the simple act of painting roofs white could have a dramatic impact on the amount of energy used to keep buildings comfortable. (RealtyTimes)
executive director Jun 16, 2009
He has also served as Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs, Counselor to the Secretary of Energy, and national security deputy to Ambassador Bill Richardson, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations under President Bill Clinton. In both Energy and State, he acquired senior commercial diplomatic experience. (Harper's Magazine)
UPDATE: State removes Langwood Commons obstacles Jun 16, 2009
Last week, state Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA) Ian Bowles concurred with DCR s recent written request that the project be free of any further environmental review from the agency thereby removing the final roadblock for the development to proceed. Back on June 16, 2008, the DCR wrote a letter to Bowles stating that the project would trigger agency action, due to the project s possible impact on the roadways around the Fells and necessary traffic improvements, which in turn... (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Project back on track, but alliance must put up millions Jun 16, 2009
In turn, FutureGen Alliance must raise up to 800 million as its share of the renewed private-public partnership agreement announced by Secretary of Energy Steven Chu on Friday. The agreement comes after several months of discussions between the alliance, a group of energy-related companies and governments, and the Department of Energy. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
State drops challenge to Fells development Jun 6, 2009
In an advisory opinion, Ian Bowles, the state secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said he could not require Gutierrez Co. to undergo an environmental review because the developer is no longer relying on the state to pay for traffic improvements. The law allows a developer to avoid a review if no state money is used and it is not applying for any state permits - rules Bowles's agency now wants to change because of this case. (Boston Globe)
County Hoping Federal Grant, Other Possible Funds Restart Courthouse Renovation Project Jun 6, 2009
The funds are meant to be used to reduce fossil fuel emissions and energy use, promote energy efficiency and produce jobs according to a press release from U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu. Washington Missouri 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Langwood Commons: battle may soon be over Jun 4, 2009
While state Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA) Ian Bowles is not expected to announce a decision about the project before this Friday, June 5, Ryan told the Free Press Tuesday afternoon that the Friends of the Fells has learned that the secretary will concur with DCR s recent written request that the project be free of any further environmental review from the agency thereby removing the final roadblock for the development to proceed. We can t confirm it, but we ve been given... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
