Consumers Energy: Customers Should Expect a 7 Percent Increase in Winter Heating Bills, Down Sharply from Earlier Projections

Consumers Energy customers should expect to see their natural gas bills go up about 7 percent this winter, down sharply from the double-digit increases projected earlier this year. Consumers Energy estimated today that the typical residential customer will see an average bill of about $160 a month this winter compared to about $150 a month last winter.... 

Turning Kids On to Energy: Consumers Energy’s New ‘Brain Station’ Promotes Efficiency and Environmental Awareness

Kids and students of any age can sharpen their knowledge of energy with a visit to Consumers Energy’s new and improved Brain Station at www.consumersenergy.com/kids launched during Energy Awareness Month. The Brain Station is an online place to have fun while learning about energy issues. In particular, the site brings attention to energy conservation... 

Sharp to Introduce 2nd Generation Thin Film Solar Cells in U.S.

Sharp, a world leader in solar cell production, announced today at Solar Power International 2008 that it will introduce next generation thin film solar cells in the U.S. market in the near future. With its thin film solar product, Sharp will be capable of handling multi-megawatt, large-scale utility projects that are best served by a thin film solar... 

Atlantic Energy Completes $1.2M Energy Efficiency Project At Local School

Atlantic Energy Solutions, Inc has entered into a contract to provide a comprehensive turn key energy efficiency solution at the Mechanicville Central School District located in Upstate New York. Atlantic Energy Solutions was in direct competition for this project with at least two other very reputable NAESCO accredited companies, Siemans (NYSE: SI),... 

Nation’s Most Visible Solar Array Dedicated at Denver International Airport

Today, a two megawatt (MW) solar energy system was dedicated at Denver International Airport (DIA). The solar photovoltaic system, spanning seven and a half acres at the airport’s entrance, will generate over three million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean electricity annually, demonstrating Denver’s commitment to environmental sustainability... 

Wall Street ends higher, buoyed by drop in oil

Wall Street rebounded Thursday, rising sharply as oil prices fell and investors took advantage of bargains in financial stocks after two straight days of heavy declines. The Dow Jones industrial index rose 82.97, or 0.72 percent, to close at 11,615.93. A pullback in crude prices helped reassure stock traders who are concerned that rising oil and gas... 

Immediate Federal Action Urged to Ease Construction Industry Crisis

Rapid government action to stabilize financial markets, stimulate the economy, and lower energy and transportation costs remains an urgent priority, according to a statement issued today by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA). “Congressional passage of the Foreclosure Prevention Act, signed by the President on July 30th, was an important...