The Federal government’s “Cash 4 Clunkers” campaign was a big hit with Americans looking to dump old fuel hogs in exchange for efficient new cars. Congress has debated extending the trade-in program to apply to appliances as well. This would mean anyone suffering with high utility bills because of old refrigerators could afford to replace them. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the appliance version of “Cash 4 Clunkers” is moving forward …
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Today, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty signed the historic “Anacostia River Clean-Up & Protection Act.” The legislation was originally filed by Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells and was passed unanimously by the DC Council on June 16.
One of the most significant portions of the law is the creation of a plastic bag ban that will be used to fund the Anacostia River Clean-Up and Protection Fund. Shoppers using plastic bags at grocery …
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Few Washingtonians would believe that cutting-edge energy technology is being developed in Germantown, MD. But Current Group, a Germantown-based energy technology firm, is currently working to develop equipment that will make America’s electric grid “smarter.”
The Washington Post’s Kim Hart documented the rise of energy technology developers right here in our back yard in today’s Post. Current Group has purchased a home in Bethesda that is a working laboratory for smart-grid technology …
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Tonight, the world will participate in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour. Washington is taking part in this year’s events by turning off the lights for an hour at the Washington Monument, National Cathedral, several local businesses and government buildings.
If you plan on participating in Earth Hour by turning your own lights off for an hour this evening, but you aren’t too keen on sitting in the dark alone …
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