Topic – Energy
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Matt Simmons dies at 67
Peak oil guru
Matt Simmons, peak oil guru and founder of Simmons and Co. International who recently left to form the Ocean Energy Institute, passed away of a heart attack.
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Renewable energy capacity increasing
Faster than fossil fuels
For the second straight year, new capacity for renewable energy has grown faster than new capacity for energy from conventional sources.
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Region got $2.3 billion in stimulus last year
Harris County gets $1.7b
Harris County received more stimulus money through the end of 2009 - $1.7 billion - than any other county except Travis County, home to the state government.
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Climate and Energy Bill introduced to Senate
Limit GHG & improve transport
Senators Kerry and Lieberman released their 987-page American Power Act that includes federal transportation innovations to reduce greenhouse gasses.
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Houston light rail among most energy-efficient
3x less emissions than cars
The Main Street line emits 0.31 pounds of carbon dioxide per passenger mile, compared to 0.54 pounds of CO2 on METRO buses and 0.96 pounds in automobiles.
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US electricity demand drops in 2009
Second straight year
Triggered by the recession, US power consumption dropped 4.2% in 2009, making it the first time since 1949 that electricity use dropped in two straight years.
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Houston economy outpacing rest of state
Resilient in face of Ike
If the Houston region were a country, its economy would be the 25th largest in the world, just behind Norway. Energy and healthcare are the leading industries.
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Freight congestion gets renewed attention in US
Freight will almost double
According to a congressional study, freight traffic will almost double in the next 30 years, greatly increasing congestion and emissions if nothing is done.
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Small towns, rural areas need strong transportation systems
Federal assistance required?
Multi-modal transportation systems and livable communities will help rural areas facing long commutes, volatile energy prices, and changing demographics.
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