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• Different green energy ideas from McKenna, Inslee

  October 1, 2012 in Region TACOMA — Climate change may have faded as a national issue, but it remains prominent in the Washington governor’s race. When it comes to incentives and regulations to help green—energy … 8

• Gregoire plans trade mission

  June 14, 2012 in City on Page A8 OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire will be leaving next month for a weeklong trade mission to Ireland and England. Gregoire announced Wednesday she would be leading a delegation of more … 4

• Labrador wants to ax green energy incentives

  November 3, 2011 in Idaho Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador wants to do away with green energy incentives, and instead cut corporate tax rates. 22

• Green schools getting mixed grades

  May 19, 2011 in City on Page A1 Lincoln Heights Elementary School has lights that turn off when rooms are empty, thermostats that automatically set temperatures back at night and carbon dioxide sensors in the gym to circulate … 20

• Sirti awards energy funds

  December 14, 2010 in Business on Page A8 Two Spokane tech companies will get a share of $1.5 million in federal energy grants and loans to help develop new products and create high-paying jobs. The money was awarded … 1

• D.C. runs low on green power

  March 2, 2009 in City on Page A3 WASHINGTON – As Congress tries to clean up the nation’s energy sources and cut gases blamed for global warming, it is struggling to do so in its own backyard. The …

• Boxer pushes energy measure

  February 4, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A9 WASHINGTON – Sen. Barbara Boxer on Tuesday announced that the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee would draft a new climate bill that would help consumers avoid higher prices and …

• Gregoire outlines green-jobs plan

  January 29, 2009 in Green Breaking News, Region More than 47,000 Washington workers have “green jobs,” far more than estimated and twice the goal set by state officials for 2020. But Gov. Chris Gregoire said Thursday that Washington …

• Continental Airlines flight powered with biofuel takes off

  January 8, 2009 in Business on Page A8 HOUSTON – Continental Airlines on Wednesday became the first U.S. commercial carrier to conduct a demonstration flight powered in part by alternative fuels, though large-scale use of such fuel is …