Plan to distribute efficient light bulbs lands with a thud when consumers see billOctober 8th, 2009 Light bulb program has some customers seeing redCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A plan by a Midwest utility to distribute energy-efficient light bulbs to customers backfired when it was learned that the recipients would not only have to pay for the bulbs, but also pay the utility for the electricity they wouldn't be using. Ohio's governor sent a letter to regulators who pulled the plug on the program for now, or at least on the charges that caught consumers off guard.
Attackers hijack passenger plane in MexicoSeptember 9th, 2009 MEXICO CITY - Three unidentified attackers hijacked a passenger plane in Mexico Wednesday and threatened to detonate a bomb. The attackers - reportedly three men - demanded to talk with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, Mexican radio reported.
US resumes voluntary repatriation program to fly illegal migrants from Arizona to Mexico CityAugust 23rd, 2009 US flies migrants caught in Arizona to Mexico CityMEXICO CITY — The U.S. government has begun flying illegal migrants caught in the Arizona desert back to Mexico under a voluntary repatriation program.
Gunman attack director of northern Mexico prison, killing 3 bodyguards, wounding 2August 13th, 2009 3 dead in attack on head of northern Mexico prisonCIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Gunmen attacked a vehicle carrying a prison director in the northern Mexico state of Chihuahua, killing three bodyguards and wounding two more seriously, authorities said Wednesday. Prison director Gerardo Hernandez was unharmed in the attack late Tuesday, but has been replaced in the post for his own safety, Chihuahua state Public Safety Secretary Victor Valencia said.
General Motors to expand plug-in hybrid system to new midsize sport utility vehicleAugust 6th, 2009 GM plans plug-in hybrid system in midsize SUVTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — General Motors Co.'s product development chief said Thursday the company will introduce a plug-in rechargeable midsize crossover sport utility vehicle in its Buick lineup in 2011.
Ohio budget strives to put solar power in financial reach of more residentsJuly 30th, 2009 Ohio budget tries to boost solar powerCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's latest budget seeks to put solar power in the financial reach of Ohio residents by addressing the cost of installation, the biggest barrier to the renewable energy technology's large-scale deployment. Now the onus falls on cities and townships across the state to carry the vision forward.
Mexico City launches program to provide medical insurance for touristsJuly 29th, 2009 Mexico City gives medical insurance to touristsMEXICO CITY — The Mexico City government has launched a program to provide medical insurance to cover tourists who face health problems while visiting the capital. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard says the program was proposed during the April swine flu outbreak that battered the tourism industry in the city, which is visited by about 7 million tourists each year.
Dubai utility company promotes e-payment solutionsJuly 24th, 2009 DUBAI - The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a campaign to encourage customers to use modern communications technology and e-payment solutions, WAM news agency reported Friday. Saeed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority said that DEWA has taken measures to facilitate the use of e-payment solutions by using state of the art computers to help customers register with the e-payment service.
NM company plans to build utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen plantJuly 16th, 2009 NM company to develop hydrogen power plantALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico-based energy technology company announced plans Wednesday to develop in southern New Mexico what it calls the world's first utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen power plant.
New Mexico company plans to build utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen plantJuly 15th, 2009 New Mexico company to develop hydrogen power plantALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico-based energy technology company says it plans to develop what it calls the world's first utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen power plant.
Thousands still blacked out in Midwest following damaging thunderstormsJune 20th, 2009 Thousands remain without power following stormsCHICAGO — Thousands of utility customers in the Midwest are without electricity following waves of thunderstorms. In northern Illinois, about 9,300 ComEd customers still had no electricity Saturday night as a result of the severe weather that struck on Friday.
Utilities profit from customers using less electricityJune 12th, 2009 Utilities profit from lower electricity salesDuke Energy Co. reached a deal with environmental groups Friday that allow the power generator to charge customers more money even if they use less electricity.
Nation's largest solar plant to be built in NM, producing enough electricity for 74,000 homesJune 12th, 2009 Nation's largest solar plant to be built in NMALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Utility officials announced plans Thursday to build a giant solar energy plant in the New Mexico desert in what is believed to be the largest such project in the nation.
Mexico City mayor cancels all public events for 10 days to try to contain swine flu outbreakApril 25th, 2009 Mexico City cancels all public events for 10 daysMEXICO CITY — Mexico City is suspending all public events for 10 days as officials try to contain an outbreak of a deadly new swine flu. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard says the city has enough medicine to treat those infected, but the city's focus is on containing the spread of the strain.
Flu epidemic prompts Mexico City to suspend all school, university classes, as strain studiedApril 24th, 2009 Mexico City suspends school over flu epidemicMEXICO CITY — Mexico City has suspended classes at schools and universities to contain what could be a new flu strain. Health Secretary Jose Cordova says private and public schools in this metropolis of 20 million have been ordered to remain closed Friday.
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