Oil spill paves way for alternative energy push

Energy Challenge Set
KENT—Representatives from Wesson Energy and Lantern Energy met with members of the Kent Energy and Environmental Task Force recently to explain the benefits of having an energy audit in your home.

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Orpheum, city apply for energy efficiency grant
The Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday announced it will team with the city of Galesburg to apply for a federally funded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. The Western Illinois Regional Council was awarded $622,351 in American Recovery and Reinvestment money to distribute throughout the eight counties it oversees: Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, Mason, McDonough, Menard and Warren.

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Oil spill paves way for alternative energy push
As the oil spill continues to wreak havoc, renewable energy may never have looked better, according to a new poll out of Stanford University. Renewable energy – Environment – Energy – Oil spill – Oil

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