Category Archives: Energy

My Attempt At Alternative Heat – The Corn Stove

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dave Bradley

After I wrote the story below, I realized that my little predicament is nothing compared to those whose assistance has been cut back for this winter thanks to the Norquist Republicans and their refusal to make the rich pay a … Continue reading →

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Admiral Dennis McGinn to Speak in Des Moines

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES – A Public Forum on National Security and America’s Energy Future featuring Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (USN – ret) 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 20th, 2011 Bulldog Auditorium, Olmsted Center, Drake University Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (USN – ret) … Continue reading →

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Iowa Needs an Energy Policy

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

House File 561, an act relating to the permitting, licensing, construction, and operation of nuclear power generation facilities in Iowa, remains on the unfinished business calendar of the 2011 legislative session. Whether it will be debated during the 2012 session … Continue reading →

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Loebsack on Safe Energy

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Washington, DC Sept. 30, 2011 Dear Constituent: Thank you for contacting me about nuclear energy. I’m honored to represent you. Your opinion is very important to me and my priority is to provide Iowa’s Second District with the best representation … Continue reading →

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For Everyday Iowans the Game is Rigged

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Paul Deaton

That former Iowa Senator Swati Dandekar was a lapdog for certain public utilities became clear while I was listening to the House of Representatives debate HF 561 in the gallery earlier this year. HF 561 is what is called a … Continue reading →

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Small & Community Windpower 2011 Conference

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

from Mike Carberry, Director of Green State Solutions: I would like to make sure everyone knows about the Small & Community Windpower 2011 Conference and Exhibition in Des Moines, IA, on September 15-17, 2011. Produced by AWEA (American Wind Energy … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Power Industry 0-6 in 2011

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Nuclear Power Industry 0-6 in 2011 First Major State Legislative Defeat for “Small Modular Reactors” in Iowa;Dismal Industry Showing in 2011 Follows Dismal 0-14 Combined Record for 2009 and 2010.WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 6, 2011 – Deep-pocketed nuclear power lobbyists … Continue reading →

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Toward Iowa's Clean Energy Future

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Toward Iowa's Clean Energy Future by Representative Chuck Isenhart Recently, I participated in a meeting with fellow legislators from around the country involved in the Coalition of Legislators for Energy Action Now (CLEAN). Among other developments, we heard about the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Iowans Should Say "Nuclear Power? – No Thanks"

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

by Paul Deaton While living in Germany in the late 1970s, we saw cars with a bumper sticker that said “Atomkraft? – Nein Danke” throughout the country. The phrase means “Nuclear Power? – No Thanks” and it was a tagline … Continue reading →

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Public Health and the 25th Anniversary of Chernobyl

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Public Health and the 25th Anniversary of Chernobyl Physicians for Social Responsibility Cite Flawed Evacuation Zones & Nuclear Power Health Risks on Chernobyl Anniversary Washington, DC –  April 26, 2011 – Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) today cited gross inadequacies … Continue reading →

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