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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

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Jesse Jenkins on: How REPEAT influenced Congress How energy-system modeling has evolved Why energy modeling is useful The value of open-source energy models The importance of power grid expansion Climate resiliency for the grid The role of HVDC transmission How the U.S. clean-tech legislation. And Oregon is pretty transparent.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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In addition, climate change demands that we harness new, renewable sources of energy. But can this no-nonsense tech veteran come up with a plan to save Yahoo? 20.84% Apr 17 3:57pm ET † Index Last % Change Dow Jones 8,131.33 We would also have a degree of resilience in the face of threats. And they exist.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M. How will the pressures of climate change, limited fossil fuel resources and the mainstreaming of "green" consciousness reshape society? Follow the money.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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tech industry during the 1990s. His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov. But can this no-nonsense tech veteran come up with a plan to save Yahoo? 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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