| Rendell wants oil co. tax for transport Standing beside two southwestern Pennsylvania lawmakers today, Gov. Ed Rendell proposed a patch for the state’s transportation funding deficit by suggesting an 8 percent tax on the gross profits of oil companies doing business in Pennsylvania. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Rhiza Labs nets $498,000 federal contract South side-based software developer Rhiza Labs received a $498,000 federal subcontract to help the National Renewable Energy Laboratory develop Web-based tools to help commercial building operators evaluate energy efficient building material. feeds.bizjournals.com |
University Fund makes $206M oil and gas lease sale The Permanent University’s Fund’s board completed a record-breaking oil and gas lease sale in West Texas that will bring $206 million to the fund. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Ameren unveils headquarters solar project Ameren Corp. said it has completed design for its multitechnology solar installation at its headquarters in downtown St. Louis. Sachs Electric was named prime contractor for the project. (AEE) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Ikea to install solar at Calif. stores Ikea on Wednesday said it would install solar energy panels on eight California locations, some 90 percent of its presence in the state. feeds.bizjournals.com |