http://www.ohiolcv.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:47:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Power distribution and broadband are not generally considered to go hand-in-hand in the effort to have America become more energy efficient, but they do. As part of the federal government’s stimulus package, President Obama requested money for the Department of Energy (DoE) to fund smart grid demonstration projects.  In October, 2009, ... http://www.ohiolcv.org/green-broadband/ There are no job opportunities at this time, please check again in the future! http://www.ohiolcv.org/job-opportunities/ Secretary Chu Announces Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future President Obama’s administration has made a commitment to explore and promote the use of nuclear energy in the United States as a clean, safe and reliable alternative energy source.  Secretary Chu of the U.S. Department of Energy has announced a 15 ... http://www.ohiolcv.org/news-media/ Clean Energy Funds Sought for Ohio Equipment-Makers Ohio's Senator Sherrod Brown has sponsored The Investment for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act to assist small and midsize manufacturers to clean energy through much needed retooling.  By investing in clean energy in the state 52,000 jobs could be created, while advancing energy ... http://www.ohiolcv.org/legislative-watch/ // // After years of watching Big Polluters block global warming and clean energy legislation, we may finally break through. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES) promises to finally put us on a path to a clean energy economy. A clean energy economy will help ... http://www.ohiolcv.org/take-action/ // // The Ohio League of Conservation Voters is pleased to announce that we can send you NEW, FREE Green Clips EVERYDAY.  Just send an email to MVieux@OhioLCV.Org with "Green Clips" in the subject line, and you will be signed up to receive our Green Clips.  The Green Clips provide ... http://www.ohiolcv.org/new-ohiolcv-website/ var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-10514619-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} Infrastructure comprises the basic structures and facilities needed for a society to operate, and as America’s infrastructure weakens, we have seen our society’s operations falter. From crumbling bridges to ... http://www.ohiolcv.org/blog-post-test-1/ var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-10514619-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} Ohio is rich in the potential for alternative energy.  Farms, landfills and sewage treatment plants are planning, installing and operating methane collectors. From their waste, they are producing electricity.  ... http://www.ohiolcv.org/130/ // // http://www.ohiolcv.org/2007-scorecard-now-available/ var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-10514619-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} Have to end that dependence For too long, America has been dependent on unstable countries for our oil. We have to end that dependence. We need to make our energy ... http://www.ohiolcv.org/media/