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In light of new Philadelphia Federal Reserve numbers, manufacturers must move to ensure their gains
October 24, 2011
Many of the recent leading surveys on the state of U.S. manufacturing have supported the conclusion that the industry is moving slowly toward a recovery.
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Los Angeles announces energy efficient building program
October 22, 2011
Los Angeles - already a member of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group - recently announced a program that will help reduce the total energy consumption and emissions that are contributed by the commercial buildings within the city.
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MAPI survey indicates continued growth in manufacturing over past two years
October 18, 2011
It can sometimes be difficult to accurately determine the status of manufacturing in the U.S.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard gets energy efficiency honor
October 15, 2011
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, was honored this week by the secretary of the U.S. Navy with an award that recognized the energy-efficiency efforts of the organization.
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Addiction to gadgets, technology causing rise in energy bills and emissions
October 14, 2011
According to a report from the Energy Saving Trust, the increased usage of gadgets and appliances will lead countries to fall short of their emission reduction goals, as energy bills and emissions are still rising
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U.S. Military increases push for energy efficiency
October 13, 2011
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has begun to realize the massive carbon footprint that may be left by the up to 1.5 million active service members and numerous buildings that are required to house these individuals.
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Advanced technologies in manufacturing necessitate additional workforce training
October 13, 2011
Technology is always growing by leaps and bounds - this fact applies just as much to the latest and most innovative tools of the manufacturing industry as it does to consumer electronics.
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General Electric expands facility in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, adding jobs
October 12, 2011
The manufacturing sector in Pennsylvania has been experiencing slow but fairly steady growth in recent weeks and months.
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Manufacturing jobs can be created by shifting outsourced production back to the U.S.
October 11, 2011
Outsourcing is a practice utilized by many companies as a method of cost-cutting.
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Utility billing in the age of the smart grid
October 11, 2011
Many of the major utility companies are preparing for an overhaul of their systems infrastructure as the market is beginning to favor the use of smart grid initiatives to lower the total energy use in the country.
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