Giants Delivered A Solar-Powered World Series

The San Francisco Giants are one of the first teams in the country to play in a stadium partially powered by renewable energy.

When Game 1 of the World Series started in San Francisco’s AT&T Park, the hometown Giants took the field in a stadium that boasts solar panels and was recognized in April for energy efficiency and sustainability by the U.S. Green Building Council. Their opponents, the Texas Rangers, regularly recycle everything from infield grass clippings to cardboard and office paper, according to MLB.com.

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Success Stories > Environment

Although Congress has not passed a comprehensive energy policy, progress is being made in the area of energy and the environment. The single most significant factor has been the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act commonly known as the "Stimulus", which has supported clean energy, funded retrofits for homes and business, and promoted innovation.

In addition, individuals, communities, businesses, and non profits are working on these issues. We need to celebrate the success stories, however there is still much to do.

ENERGY	STIMULUS	GOVERNMENT	TRANSPORTATION	MISC.
Clean Solar Wind	Energy Environment Green Economy Transportation Weatherization	Military EPA DOE	Electric Vehicles Hybrids Hydrogen Bicycles Mass Transit	Jobs Innovation Investment Training Superfund Pollution

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‘Green jobs’ help the unemployed, the economy and the environment

Gene Bartholomew had 30 years invested in his career as a heating and air conditioning  technician and had advanced to a factory representative position  when a layoff displaced him. Bartholomew was able to take courses funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, retrain, and get a job.

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Stimulus Helps Norfolk Naval Station Revamp Heating, Save $$

Several of the overhead steam lines at the  Norfolk Naval Station  are coming down as part of a plan to reduce energy consumption on the installation. This project, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will save taxpayer $$, create jobs and promote energy efficency into the future.

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