Reichert Talks Energy Economy
State Representative Nathan Reichert of Muscatine was featured on essentialestrogen.com talking about environmental efforts passed during the 2007 legislative session. From the Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council to the Energy City Designation Program to the Iowa Power Fund and Energy Independence Plan, 2007 was a great year for the environment.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette also ran a front page story Monday about construction of new energy efficient buildings in Iowa. The story cites several examples of business and schools designed to reduce the impact on our environment and save money on energy costs.
Green movement is changing design
By David DeWitte, The GazetteCar shoppers have been gazing for years at little yellow Environmental Protection Agency mileage estimate stickers that indicate the kind of fuel economy you might expect from driving a particular model of car.
Ever notice that the mileage you got on your latest car wasn’t quite what the sticker indicated?
Now imagine if you could design your own car to achieve the level of fuel economy you sought and later work with the EPA to certify that the car met your objectives.
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