Monthly Archives: August 2010

1 person dead, 1 injured in Okla. crane accident

By | Published: August 31, 2010
Police say one person was killed and another injured in a crane accident in Oklahoma City. Read the original post by Salon.com
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Brookings report calls for clean-energy centers in Colorado, West

By | Published: August 31, 2010
Four to six federally funded research centers should be developed in Colorado and other western states to find better ways to develop and commercialize clean energy, a report Wednesday from the Brooking Institution and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, recommends. Read the original post by Array
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Black Hills energy executive to retire next year

By | Published: August 31, 2010
Natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Corp. said Tuesday that Tom Ohlmacher, president and chief operating officer of its non-regulated energy business, will retire early next year and it plans to rearrange its leadership as a result. Read the original post by SanLuisObispo.com
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PRC scales back PNM’s solar plans

By | Published: August 31, 2010
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved a final order on Tuesday, Aug. 31, that significantly scales back Public Service Co. of New Mexico’s plans for solar photovoltaic generation. Read the original post by Array
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Israel Stocks: Israel stocks drop; Leumi, Discount miss estimates

By | Published: August 31, 2010
Israeli stocks declined Tuesday, as Bank Leumi and Discount Bank reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter profits. Read the original post by MarketWatch
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Introducing Market Forces into Nuclear Waste Management Policy

By | Published: August 31, 2010
The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 attempted to establish a comprehensive disposal strategy for high-level nuclear waste. This strategy has failed. The government has spent billions of dollars without opening a repository, has yet to receive any waste, and is amassing billions of dollars of liability. Furthermore, the strategy has removed any incentive to [...]
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Inflation and China to Drive Gold Higher, Exposure to Gold via Metanor Resources with 35,000oz Gold Poured, Blue Sky and Opportunity Now

By | Published: August 31, 2010
New York spot gold closed the month of August at US$1248.70 and the commodity appears to be heading for its 9th consecutive year of higher prices. On August 31, 2010 CNBC Fast Money contributor Brian Kelly, President of Kanundrum Capital, said in an interview on CNBC that he believes the bull run on gold has [...]
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Hawaii signs electric car partnership agreement with Nissan

By | Published: August 31, 2010
Hawaii has signed an agreement to partner with Nissan North America to promote the use of electric vehicles and infrastructure in Hawaii. Read the original post by Array
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DEQ seeks comment on closing PGE coal plant

By | Published: August 31, 2010
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Wednesday will open a month-long comment period on its proposals for closing Portland General Electric’s coal-fired power plant near Boardman, the state’s largest stationary source of air pollution. (POR) Read the original post by Array
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More than 230 companies taking part in Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit

By | Published: August 31, 2010
The Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo started Tuesday at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, where more than 230 companies and representatives from 14 countries are convening to discuss the future of clean energy. Read the original post by Array
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Gas pipeline developers sue Oregon land officials

By | Published: August 31, 2010
The developer of a proposed 234-mile natural gas pipeline has filed a federal lawsuit against two Oregon land officials the developer claims are improperly using state law to delay the project. Read the original post by Array
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Lukoil’s Q2 profit drops 16 pct to $1.9 Bln

By | Published: August 31, 2010
Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil producer, said Tuesday its second-quarter net profit dropped 16 percent from a year ago to $1.9 billion due to a rise in export duties and cost inflation. Read the original post by KNDU
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Cato up in mixed day in stocks

By | Published: August 31, 2010
Charlotte-area stocks were mixed Tuesday, with Cato Corp. posting a gain of 50 cents. The Charlotte retailer (NYSE:CATO) closed at $22.95, up more than 2 percent for the day. (CATO) (BAC) (WFC) (DUK) (NUE) (TRK) (LOW) (PNY) (SPW) (GR) (FDO) (LNCE) Read the original post by Array
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Gasoline prices drop more than a nickel

By | Published: August 31, 2010
Gasoline prices dropped more than a nickel in western Pennsylvania this week, according to the latest AAA Fuel Gauge report. Read the original post by Array
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U.S. investigating Hyundai Sonata steering

By | Published: August 31, 2010
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating possible steering mechanism problems on some 2011 Hyundai Sonatas. Read the original post by Nicholas
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