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EDC celebrates 40th anniversary of Tongonan geothermal field, Philippines

ThinkGeoEnergy

Ramos, Republic Act 6957 or the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Law paved the way for a rapid development of energy projects. 2001 – Republic Act 9136 or the EPIRA Law was passed, seeking the electric power industry by the privatization of generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of the power sector.

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Recent Changes to California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program, Explained

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SGIP was initially conceived of to provide customers with incentives to reduce their energy use during peak demand times and to promote energy self-sufficiency in response to California’s electricity crisis of 2001. What's new. Our most recent action regarding the program adopts several significant changes.

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Continuing to fight the fashion revolution

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RBG left these 4 lessons for the climate fight

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The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 was the first piece of legislation signed into law by President Obama. In 2001’s Whitman v. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has lunch with a group of Wake Forest law students in the Worrell Professional Center on Wednesday, September 28, 2005. Sponsored Article.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

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From a Bootstrapped startup in 1993, the organization grew with modest revenues of $70 million by year five, and more than $285 million in revenue by 2001, and was the second for basketball footwear in the market. Are, and how, are human rights and environmental laws enforced in your country? Why is meeting this initiative important?

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RBG left these 4 lessons for the climate fight

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The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 was the first piece of legislation signed into law by President Obama. In 2001’s Whitman v. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has lunch with a group of Wake Forest law students in the Worrell Professional Center on Wednesday, September 28, 2005.