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Oil Dependent Hawaii Now a Leader in Renewable Energy

Oil Dependent Hawaii Now a Leader in Renewable Energy

Hawaii has leaped ahead of many states and is now becoming a leader in renewable energy usage. Considering Hawaii is the state with the most dependance on foreign oil imports to power the country, this is a major milestone.

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An Untapped Resource: How Offshore Wind Can Create Jobs and Help the Economy

An Untapped Resource: How Offshore Wind Can Create Jobs and Help the Economy

The U.S. has an abundant energy resource right off its coast, this untapped resource can also create hundreds of thousands of renewable energy jobs. It is known as offshore wind farms, which produce renewable and clean energy from the natural sea breeze.

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Wind Power Threatened: How This Year’s Presidential Election Could Impact Energy Jobs

Wind Power Threatened: How This Year’s Presidential Election Could Impact Energy Jobs

The Production Tax Credit, or PTC has helped stimulate wind energy production and with it creating green jobs. However, Republicans are looking to cut that credit if they take the White House during the 2012 election. It is important we don’t lose our momentum in adopting renewable energy sources.

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