energy independenceIowa Power Fund Board Public Meeting - July 9Posted July 8th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov
The Iowa Power Fund board of directors will hold the first of three regular meetings to be held around the state on July 9 in Jefferson. This meeting, as well as the other two summer meetings of the Power Fund directors, will be followed by an evening public forum on energy issues.
Feb. 26, 2008: Rounds: Bush on Board with EthanolPosted February 26th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovSouth Dakota Governor Mike Rounds went to Washington, D.C., for the annual National Governors Association meeting. While there, he joined other governors in attempt to lobby President Bush to further develop home-grown energy. Argus Leader Dec. 6, 2007: South Dakota's Untapped Renewable Energy PotentialPosted December 6th, 2007 by ElenaVelkovSen. John Thune speaks out for energy independence and accessing South Dakota's renewable energy potential. Black Hills Pioneer Midwest Governors Association Energy Summit - documents for referencePosted November 16th, 2007 by CarinSkoog in
Nov. 14, 2007: Doyle Opens Midwest Governors' MeetingPosted November 14th, 2007 by ElenaVelkovAt the Midwest Governors Association's Energy Summit, Wisconsin's Governor Doyle encouraged Americans to rely on the Midwest for its energy needs. Associated Press Aug. 18, 2007: Peterson Says U.S. can Reach Energy Independence in 10 to 15 YearsPosted August 18th, 2007 by ElenaVelkovWith some new measures, U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson says it is possible for the nation to reach energy independence in the foreseeable future. Bemidji Pioneer June 6, 2007: Energy "Roadmap" Aims to Cut CO2 EmissionsPosted June 8th, 2007 by ElenaVelkovA coalition of elected officials, industry and environmental groups has announced a major long- term plan to promote energy independence in the Upper Midwest. The group says the goal is to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region over the next 50 years. Minnesota Public Radio June 1, 2007: Huffaker: New Construction Offers Green OpportunitiesPosted June 8th, 2007 by ElenaVelkov in
Buddy Huffaker gives his opinion: the question that's up for debate is not whether or not global warming is happening, but whether we will begin to do something about it now or mutely accept the changes accelerating around us. Huffaker is the executive director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, a nonprofit conservation organization. ...read more » Maurice R. GreenbergPosted April 24th, 2007 by AnonymousTitle: Chairman and CEO Company: C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. Date: 08/03/2006 Article name: Business Leaders, Retired Military Officers Launch Effort to Reduce Oil Dependence Media outlet: News Release Without a doubt, oil dependence is one of the most serious risks imposed on America's businesses and national security today. We need to develop strategies that effectively manage this risk, while also considering bolder long-term solutions. It's not something we'll resolve overnight, but I look forward to bringing my perspective to the table as we tackle this critical challenge." Gregory G. JohnsonPosted April 24th, 2007 by AnonymousTitle: Admiral Company: Retired, United States Navy and Former Commander of U.S. Naval Forces, Europe Date: 08/03/2006 Article name: Business Leaders, Retired Military Officers Launch Effort to Reduce Oil Dependence Media outlet: News Release America's current dependence on oil makes us unacceptably vulnerable to even seemingly minor supply disruptions. This vulnerability greatly limits our national security and economic flexibility. America's severe oil dependence has created grave risks that must be addressed on a sustained basis in the halls of Congress and the Board Rooms across Corporate America."  |
