Sustainability Partners News Blog

Jul 29, 9:08 PM EDT

By KEN THOMAS
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress moved to restore funding for hydrogen research prized by the auto industry despite questions from the Obama administration over the time it will take to build a fleet of vehicles and a network of fueling stations.

The Senate provided $190 million to fund hydrogen research programs as part of an energy spending measure passed Wednesday, more than double the amount sought by the Obama administration. Amid concerns about the nation’s reliance on imported oil, lawmakers said it would be shortsighted to cut funding for the zero-emission vehicle technology while Germany and Japan intensified efforts to build a hydrogen network. 

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_AUTOS_HYDROGEN?SITE=WWL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

USEPA released its Top 20 Green Partners List on July 7th. The list identifies those organizations that generate and consume the most on-site green power. Two consumer products companies (Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson), one university (University of Iowa), one auto manufacturer (BMW), one military installation (U.S. Air Force), three retailers ( Kohl’s, Macy’s, Walmart), and several city and municipal installations – are on the list.  Kudos to all! http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/toplists/top20onsite.htm

This video will help you determine if the Cash for Clunkers program is for you. Kelly Blue book has developed a website where you can put in the model/make/year of your current vehicle to see if it meets the Cash for Clunkers criteria.   http://tiny.cc/ac77i