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California hits wind energy milestone: About 5 percent of power from wind

California now gets about 5 percent of its electricity from wind power, according to data released Tuesday by the California Wind Energy Association.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 34

Review: Software extras ease do-it-yourself taxes

(AP) -- It's never been easier to prepare your own tax return.

Technology / Software

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds many low-income families depend on tax credit program

The federal government's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is designed to be a short-term safety net, but many participants return to the program time after time, says a new study co-authored by a Ball State University economist.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Wisconsin Poverty Report shows anti-poverty programs worked

The third Wisconsin Poverty Report released today (Wednesday, May 4), shows that expanded tax credits and food assistance programs helped shield the state's poorest residents from the worst effects of the recession.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Meet the family with both a Chevy Volt and a Nissan Leaf

The Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf are slowly putting cars on the road, mostly in California, as the companies ramp up production and start delivering to their patient customers. GM handed out 281 Volts in February (928 ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Canada's Children's Fitness Tax Credit benefits wealthier families

When it comes to who gets the biggest bang for the buck from Canada's Children's Fitness Tax Credit (CFTC), it's wealthier families that benefit most, University of Alberta researchers have found.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 03, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sociological study links state tax credit programs to higher birth weight

Relieving poverty during pregnancy can reduce the incidence of low- birth-weight babies and may help break the succession of childhood poor health, a study published in the August 2010 issue of the American Sociological Re ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ethicist urges tax credits to spur organ donation

A University of Montreal philosopher and ethicist is proposing that governments implement an organ donation tax credit to help increase the number of organs available for transplant.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 03, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Despite millions in tax credits, wind energy firms aren't hiring

Despite the Obama administration's efforts to create jobs making wind turbines in America, some companies say that sluggish demand for wind energy is holding them back.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 5

Biodiesel industry on hold after tax credit runs out

The biodiesel industry is revving up efforts to reinstate the U.S. biodiesel tax credit, warning that as many as 23,000 jobs could be at risk if lawmakers don't revive the program that expired at the beginning of 2010.

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created Jan 11, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Checklist for going solar

With the sun setting before 5 p.m., solar power may be the last thing on your mind these days. But declining panel prices ans a federal tax credit make now a good time to at least investigate whether solar power might make ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Harnessing the sun

The American Solar Energy Society's 2009 National Solar Tour took place Oct. 3 in 3,000 communities.

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created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Cheaper Solar Power's Time Has Come

(PhysOrg.com) -- Solar power manufacturers in the US are cutting prices to shift their stock, the government is chipping in with tax credits, and innovative leasing or financing arrangements spreading payments ...

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created Sep 07, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (22) | comments 18 weblog

Quicken helps budget-minded iPhone owners

Intuit is offering iPhone owners free Quicken software designed to help them live within their means during these tough economic times.

Technology / Software

created May 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Orders streaming in for new Tesla electric sedans

Tesla Motors says orders have been streaming in for its electric Model S sedans due to begin rolling off assembly lines in 2011.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 02, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 0