| Obama aide to head Women's Business Council Dana Lewis, special assistant and personal aide to first lady Michelle Obama, has been appointed executive director of the D.C.-based National Women's Business Council. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Stimulus funding powers outlook of key UH energy storage venture An infusion of federal stimulus dollars has put a University of Houston collaboration one step closer to developing an energy storage system device that could help the nation brings its power grid into the 21st century. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Duke Energy sees opposition to coal plant deal Duke Energy executives expressed confidence that they can finish building the Edwardsport gasified coal plant in Indiana for the $2.88 billion it’s now estimated to cost despite previous increases. (DUK) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Building owners irked over proposed Pepco fee Many of Pepco’s commercial and residential customers are incensed over a proposal to add another surcharge to monthly statements that would pay for energy-efficiency programs — after the District diverted the original funds to help bridge a massive revenue shortfall. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Energy leaders say uncertainty in the market has capital on the ‘sidelines’ Lingering public perception woes after the BP oil spill, changing regulations and a lack of young talent are challenges the state’s oil and gas industry face every day, industry executives say. feeds.bizjournals.com |