February 26, 2008
In this episode:
Race for Renewables
Examines the race for renewable energy spurred in part by Initiative 937. The initiative proposes to require large utilities to obtain 15% of their electricity from new renewable resources such as solar and wind by 2020 and undertake cost-effective energy conservation.
Related Links
Northwest SEED (Sustainable Energy for Economic Development)
The U.S. Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, a gateway to numerous web sites and online documents about energy efficiency
Check out careers in the renewable energy industry
CEO Spotlight
Stephen P. Reynolds, CEO of Puget Sound Energy, discusses the role of renewable energy in the Northwest’s power future.
Scambusters
Martin Cordell of the Washington Department of Financial Institutions discusses oil and gas scams.
Bulls & Bears
Investment Adviser Bill Smead helps demystify the stock market. Send your financial questions for Bill to atm@kcts.org.
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