German Chancellor Angela Merkel unveiled her new grand coalition government to be sworn in Tuesday. The departments of energy and the economy have been streamlined to answer to one “super minister” and vice chancellor.
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Dec, 2013
The United States Department of Agriculture is allocating $250 million in federal funding to improve energy efficient systems in rural areas across the country.
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Dec, 2013
Duke Energy Progress is allowing low-income residents in Wilmington, North Carolina who qualify to participate in a program designed to teaching home energy efficiency techniques. The company will also provide no-cost energy saving products.
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Dec, 2013
The United States Congress has not passed energy legislation since 2007, but two senators, Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), are looking to change the tide on the country’s energy efficiency problems.
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Dec, 2013
The city of Boston is looking to increase its amount of energy efficient homes. A pilot program in Roxbury has yielded positive results, with newly constructed homes generating twice the energy consumed. If you are looking to make your home energy efficient, you can get an energy audit from Alban Inspections.
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Dec, 2013
While Congress struggles to pass major energy legislation, President Barack Obama is working to increase the energy efficiency of the United States with the use of executive orders.
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Dec, 2013
The government is offering credits for the 2013 tax filing season for homeowners that have made energy efficient improvements to their homes, worth up to $500. The law expires at the end of 2013, so contact Alban Inspections to take advantage of these credits while improving your home.
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Dec, 2013
Lead poisonings of young children have reached a new low in Maryland, thanks to rigorous laws protecting the rights of building tenants. Alban Inspections can help protect your family from the harmful effects of lead paint through our home inspection services.
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Dec, 2013
If you don’t want to break the bank this winter, there is a simple way to save money while also improving the energy efficiency of your home. Invest in compact fluorescent lamp bulbs, commonly know as CFL bulbs. Alban Inspections, a leading home inspection company, can assist any homeowner in making the switch.
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Dec, 2013
Mold is a danger to your house and health. It can grow on any surface, regardless of the environment. Alban Inspections offers comprehensive mold testing for housing, and can help you avoid this costly hazard.