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Order Issued To Spur Renewable Energy Development On Public Land

Citing the critical need to reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil, build a clean energy economy and create new jobs, Secretary of...

Dochoda Named SPP Regional Entity General Manager

The Southwest Power Pool Inc. regional entity (SPP RE) trustees has appointed Stacy Dochoda regional entity general manager. In this position, Dochoda will...

Reid Introduces Renewable Energy Legislation

Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., has introduced the Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act, which is intended to promote investments in transmission to...

O’Malley Introduces Re-regulation Legislation

Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md., has introduced legislation that will apply a 'rational re-regulation' policy for energy markets in Maryland moving forward. The legislation...

National Leaders Discuss U.S. Energy Policy

Major leaders from government, business, labor and nongovernmental organizations have agreed on four key recommendations to reform U.S. energy policy at the National...

BLM, Oregon Sign MOU On Wind Project Siting, Environmental Review

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that seeks to...

Mark Udall Introduces Renewable Portfolio Standards Bill

Sens. Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Tom Udall, D-N.M., have introduced legislation to establish a federal renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that would require electric...

Obama Approves Economic Stimulus Package

President Obama has signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a $787 billion stimulus packaged intended to create jobs, jumpstart growth...

Boxer Introduces Principles For Climate Change Legislation

Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has released principles for global warming legislation, which include the...

Bingaman Promotes Financing Plan For Renewable Energy Producers

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., is urging Congress to include a new incentive program for...

Green Energy Act To Be Introduced Soon

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty says a proposed Green Energy Act would help lead to more than 50,000 new jobs over the next three...

O’Malley Introduces GHG Reduction Legislation

Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md., has unveiled legislation to commit the state to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2020. The...

Sebelius Outlines Legislative Pieces Of Energy Plan

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, D-Kan., has outlined legislative components of a comprehensive energy plan for the state. 'It's time we take the next step...

Kaine Outlines Legislation To Promote Green Jobs

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, D-Va., has proposed several pieces of legislation designed to promote green jobs as part of his Renew Virginia initiative....

AWEA Issues Legislative Alert For PTC Extension

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has issued a legislative alert encouraging people to contact their members of Congress in order to extend...

Florida PSC Makes Recommendations For RPS Rules

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) staff has issued its recommendations for the Florida Legislature's consideration under Docket 080503 on the establishment of...

Granholm Establishes Energy Department

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., has announced a reorganization of state government that aligns all activities related to renewable energy and energy efficiency...

Oregon Governor Announces Climate Change Agenda For 2009

As part of his 2009 legislative agenda, Gov. Ted Kulongoski, D-Ore., has announced a series of climate change legislation to be considered in...

Corzine Introduces New Energy Master Plan

Gov. Jon S. Corzine, D-N.J., has unveiled New Jersey's Energy Master Plan, a roadmap to guide the state toward a responsible energy future...

Governor Doyle Launches Transmission Planning Initiative

Gov. Jim Doyle, D-Wis. and four other Midwest governors have created a regional transmission planning initiative that will promote regional electric transmission investment...

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