fuel

Oil Scare Turns FedEx On To Energy Efficiency

John Ydstie — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:03:00 +0000

The rising cost of oil isn't just a hit to the family budget. Businesses are hurt, too. Few are more affected than firms like FedEx. It deploys nearly 700 planes and tens of thousands of trucks and vans every day to deliver packages around the world. And few business leaders are more focused on finding alternatives to petroleum-based fuels than FedEx CEO Fred Smith.

Shortly after Smith founded Federal Express, the 1973 Arab oil embargo almost killed it.

Fuel Frustrations

Laura Knoy — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Today we look at the rising fuel prices, why it's happening and what, if anything that can be done about it.

More New Hampshire Families Will Get Help Paying Fuel Bill

Amy Quinton — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:01:25 +0000

More families in New Hampshire can now get help with their fuel bill this winter.

Congress increased funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, this week.

New Hampshire will receive a total of $26 million, rather than the $14.7 million dollars originally allotted.

That original appropriation forced Community Action Agencies to target the money to families of four earning less than $28,000.

Other low-income households were placed on a waiting list.