Monthly Archives: September 2008

First US Greenhouse Emmissions Cap & Trade Auction

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Performance Energy

Last Thursday, Sept. 25th, marked a milestone: the first U.S. auction of greenhouse emission pollution permits. A coalition of ten Northeast states, called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, conducted the auction, in which power companies and other interests compete for … Continue reading →

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Dept. of Energy predicts 17% rise in natural gas prices

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Performance Energy

Dig out your heavy wool sweaters! Natural gas prices in the residential sector are predicted to rise about 17% this year, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. Department of Energy’s statistical agency. This is despite a predicted … Continue reading →

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Senate Approves Solar Energy Tax Credits

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Performance Energy

The New Energy Reform Act of 2008 enjoyed overwhelming support in a 93-2 decision yesterday by the U.S. Senate. The bill would extend federal residential and commercial solar energy tax credits for the next eight years. The proposed tax credits … Continue reading →

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We're Official!

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Performance Energy

It’s official! Marathon Renewable Energy is now Marathon Renewable Energy, Inc., registered in the State of Wisconsin! Our first solar domestic hot water installation is under way, for a gentleman in Marathon, WI. Right now we’re waiting for the paperwork … Continue reading →

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