Tax breaks for energy-efficient manufactured homes honored
South Carolina’s new tax credits to encourage the purchase of energy-efficient manufactured homes have been recognized as being among the nation’s best energy conservation initiatives.
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Xcel Energy plans electric, gas rate decreases
Xcel Energy says Colorado customers will see lower electric bills starting Oct. 1 because of lower fuel costs and the end of a summertime two-tiered rate plan aimed at encouraging conservation by charging more for higher use. The utility said Wednesday that typical residential bills will drop by 12.6 percent. Small-business customers not subject to the two-tiered rates are expected to see a 5.1 …
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New energy source for microbes
Some deep sea microorganisms can live off of energy derived from a simple reaction once thought to be too energy poor to support growth
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