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Economic Growth Surges in Q4, but Beware…

The Commerce Department reported that real GDP expanded at a 5.7% annualized rate in the final three months of last year, its second straight quarterly expansion. A strong increase in exports and a further moderation in inventory liquidation were the largest contributors to the increase. This is good...

Published Fri, Jan 29 2010 9:00 AM by Gill, Tim

Filed under: Economy

NEMA's Leadership Role in Smart Grid

NEMA, whose companies make the products that go into a 21st-century "smart" electrical grid, took on a leadership role in promoting Smart Grid several years ago -- long before President Obama announced in his inaugural address that one of his administration's goals would be to focus on...

Published Thu, Jan 28 2010 1:46 PM by golds

Filed under: Smart Grid

State of the Union: What's at Stake

Tonight President Obama will command the attention of Congress, the nation and the world as he delivers his first State of the Union Address. And there is a lot at stake. According to recent polls, President Obama’s approval rating hovers around 50% , which is a far cry from the 65% rating he enjoyed...

Published Wed, Jan 27 2010 4:00 AM by Owen, Sarah

Filed under: climate change, Health Care, Congress, Jobs, State of the Union, Middle Class

Down to the Wire

This week’s special election for the Massachusetts senate seat is not the only vote this January carrying major implications for U.S. economic policy. Ben Bernanke’s term as Federal Reserve Chairman expires at the end of the month—just over a week from now. Despite being re-nominated...

Published Fri, Jan 22 2010 4:30 PM by legob

Filed under: Economics

Energy Saving Motor Control

As we all try to save energy, one of the most effective routes is through more efficient use of motors. This is so important because motors are everywhere - household appliances from cleaning to kitchen, domestic/commercial/industrial fans and pumps, and especially in electric vehicles, among many applications...

Published Fri, Jan 22 2010 1:39 PM by Gettman, Kenneth

Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid, Economy, grid, Energy Resources, manufacturing, energy

A Little Perspective

The Random House College Dictionary I keep at my desk defines perspective as “the ability to see all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship.” And nowhere is it more difficult to keep proper perspective than in our nation’s capital. Washington—like the entire nation—is...

Published Wed, Jan 20 2010 10:26 AM by Owen, Sarah

Filed under: Elections, Congress, Twitter, Scott Brown

Mexican utility headquarters that used to hold more than 1,000 workers now looks like a haunted building……….

Mexico’s electricity generation began with private companies, but in 1938 the Mexican government began nationalization of the electric utility industry. As a result of this process two electrical companies were created: CFE – Federal Electrical Commission and LyFC – Central Light and...

Published Tue, Jan 19 2010 6:19 AM by Eckhart, Eugene

Filed under: Electrical Grid, electricity

A Difference of Opinion

It appears Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke won’t be appearing on VH1’s “Best Week Ever” anytime soon. In a speech last week to the American Economics Association, Chairman Bernanke asserted that he did not believe the Fed’s interest rate policy during the early 2000s...

Published Fri, Jan 15 2010 8:11 PM by legob

Filed under: Economics

Future of Card Check?

Today's issue of Roll Call ( January 13, 2010) includes an interesting article ("Democrats Trying to Mollify Unions") on the legislative priorities of union activists and their increasing frustration with Congress over everything from proposals to tax "Cadillac" health care plans...

Published Wed, Jan 13 2010 6:46 AM by Owen, Sarah

Filed under: Card Check, EFCA

Nanotechnology for energy to be a major innovation in the coming decade, if...

I read an interesting article by Robert Nelsen , co-founder and a Managing Director of ARCH Venture Partners , with his view on the Top 5 innovations to watch in the coming decade. I didn't have to get very far into the piece to get his take on nanotechnology when Mr. Nelsen declared nanotechnology...

Published Tue, Jan 12 2010 3:17 AM by Leibowitz, Mike

Filed under: renewable energy, Nanotechnology, Emerging Technologies

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