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Department of Energy lays out plans for stimulus spending
One of Steve Chu’s first actions when he took over the Department of Energy was to appoint Matt Rogers as a senior advisor. Rogers had previously worked on energy issues at a consulting firm and brought a wealth of industry experience to the DOE. Yesterday, at a meeting hosted by the American Council on Renewable Energy, Rogers provided a high-level view of the DOE’s current position on energy policy and the Department’s view of where it stands in terms of fostering a transition to renewable energy in the middle of a financial crisis.
Continue reading »Apple sued over iTunes pricing and "fraudulent" gift cards
An Illinois couple has filed a class action suit against Apple for selling “fraudulent” iTunes gift cards. At issue is the language printed on some cards that reads, “Songs are 99¢,” and as we all all know, a variety of tracks on the iTunes Store are now sold for $1.29 . The couple alleges that such language constitutes deception and fraud on Apple’s part, and that the gift cards end up being “worth less than what was represented” because some songs after April 7 of this year cost more than the 99¢ price.
Continue reading »DOE stimulus drops $2.4 billion on carbon sequestration
The Obama administration promised to work towards producing renewable and environmentally friendly energy, and the Department of Energy has been a big beneficiary, taking home a significant chunk of the stimulus money. Over the last few months, attention has been focused on getting the money flowing into projects designed to update and improve the electric grid. Friday, in a speech to the National Coal Council, Steven Chu, head of the Department of Energy, announced that the stimulus package will also fund major work towards carbon capture and storage, which could allow us to avoid many of the consequences of continued burning of fossil fuels.
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