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U.S. Energy Dept.: Electric cars cheaper to drive than gas-powered vehicles
The U.S. Energy Department said it’s cheaper for drivers to plug in than to gas up. The department calculated what it costs to drive an electric car versus a gasoline-powered vehicle in all states. Currently in Ohio, the average cost of a gallon of gas is $3.83. The cost of ...
Tomblin proposes ending tax credit on plug-in cars
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is proposing eliminating a tax incentive for plug-in electric cars and other alternatively fueled vehicles. The $7,500 tax credit would remain in place for vehicles that run on natural gas, propane and butane. But it would be phased out in 2017, ...
Ohio revokes energy company's operating permits
The state of Ohio has permanently revoked the operating permits of a company being investigated for the illegal dumping of up to 20,000 gallons of gas drilling wastewater down a storm drain. The Department of Natural Resources said on Thursday it took the action after workers at D&L Energy ...
FirstEnergy to close Little Blue Run dump near Hancock Co.
FirstEnergy Corp. still plans to close a coal slurry dump along the Hancock County border. According to The Associated Press, officials with FirstEnergy said the company will ship the coal byproducts to a mine reclamation project in southwestern Pennsylvania, instead of building a new, state-of-the-art dump next to a ...
10 Ohio Valley high schools participating in challenge to collect old electronics for recycling
Electronics Recycling Services of Bellaire is sponsoring an "E-Waste Challenge" involving 10 local high schools from April 14-20 in an effort to collect old electronic devices. According to a news release from the company, the schools involved in this initial challenge are Bellaire vs. Shadyside, Bridgeport vs. Martins Ferry, Union ...
Feds: Hybrid cars need to make some noise
New rules are on the way mandating that hybrid cars make some noise. The U.S. Department of Transportation says hybrids are so quiet that they put pedestrians and cyclists at risk. New standards will require hybrids to emit enough noise so that they can be heard on the road from ...
2 local towns honored by W.Va. DEP for cleanup efforts
Two communities in the Ohio Valley are being recognized by a state agency for their cleanup efforts. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s “Make It Shine” program honored New Cumberland in Hancock County and Beech Bottom in Brooke County. Beech Bottom was named the grand prize winner and will ...
Wheeling-Ohio Co. Health Dept. to monitor air quality around gas-drilling pads
The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department will have air-monitoring equipment installed in the Northern Panhandle around Marcellus Shale gas-drilling pads. Officials said the purpose of the equipment is to see if the Marcellus gas industry has any effect on the air quality in the Ohio Valley. Officials with West Virginia ...
JB Green Team electronics recycling schedule changes in Belmont Co.
(Source: JB Green Team) The JB Green Team Belmont office has announced a new schedule for the electronics recycling drop-off program. Beginning December 5, 2012, the electronic recycling drop-off location at Belco Works will change from a weekly to a monthly drop-off. “Initially we had a strong ...
York Township, JB Green Team to hold cleanup day Saturday
York Township in Belmont County is teaming up with the JB Green Team to host a cleanup day on Saturday. Officials said anyone in the Ohio Valley is welcome to participate in the event. People can drop off unwanted items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the York Township ...
Gas prices creep near $4 per gallon in W.Va., Ohio
Fuel prices are inching up to the $4-a-gallon mark in West Virginia and Ohio. In Ohio, the state average is about 16 cents more than two days ago, and 18 cents more than this time last month. The weekly Fuel Gauge report issued by AAA says the average price for ...
W.Va. DEP seeks input on water quality standards
State regulators are preparing for a triennial review of West Virginia's water quality standards. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection says the review will begin in 2013. The department is seeking input from the public on potential revisions to the standards. The deadline for submitting proposed revisions ...
W.Va. gov. wants to see all state vehicles use alternative energy sources
At a meeting in Wheeling on Friday, West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said he would like to see all state vehicle stop using gasoline and use alternative energy sources like natural gas. Tomblin held a round-table discussion with members of his Natural Gas Vehicle Task Force which he created ...
Ohio Co. to hold household hazardous waste collection Saturday
The Ohio County Solid Waste Authority will hold a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday in Wheeling. All Ohio County residents can drop off their waste from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city of Wheeling's Operations Department off Mount de Chantal Road. Items from businesses or industries will ...
Wildlife experts investigating vast amount of dead fish in Ohio River
Wildlife experts are looking into why numerous dead fish have been found in the Ohio River in Wheeling. Many dead fish have been found near the Wheeling Island Marina on the back channel of the river. A NEWS9 crew said there were at least 25 dead fish floating just near ...
Sierra Club: EPA regulations on energy production necessary
An environmental organization says Environmental Protection Agency regulations are necessary for public safety. A representative of the Sierra Club's office in Columbus also said the renewable energy industry has the potential to create 32,000 new jobs for Ohio residents. Earlier this week, a congressional subcommittee held a public hearing in ...
Farmers concerned about weather conditions hurting crops
Even though the Ohio Valley has had its share of rain in recent days, local farmers said they fear it's just not enough to help their crops. Just standing outside for a few minutes, people quickly can feel the effects of heat -- and the high temperatures have an ...
Marshall County Schools' Hilltop Elementary among winners of W.Va. DEP's environmental excellence award
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Cabinet Secretary Randy Huffman presented 15 Environmental Awards of Excellence on Friday during a ceremony at DEP headquarters in Charleston. Marshall County Schools' Hilltop Elementary received the Clean Energy award. -- Click here for more about what Hilltop Elementary School is ...
Jefferson Co. making buildings more energy efficient to help cut costs
Jefferson County officials are one step closer to making county buildings more energy-efficient with the goal of saving taxpayers money. At Thursday's commissioners meeting, the county entered into a contract with Johnson Controls, a company that will work to improve the buildings' efficiency. The plan has been in the works ...
Grow your own herbs and spices!
GO GREEN with your green thumb! This month, we’re planting our own herbs. It’s a good way to quit buying those little plastic bottles you buy at the grocery store. They are expensive and you can grow herbs that will be fresh and give your meals a little more ...
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