September 30, 2009 4:44 PM | Posted by Campbell, Thomas |
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U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, of Arizona's 8th District, recently introduced legislation that would require the Department of Energy to develop a long-term plan for the research and implementation of solar energy technology. read more
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September 30, 2009 10:56 AM | Posted by Bingham, Matthew |
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Three energy-sector businesses have recently left the U.S. Chamber of Commerce over its opposition to carbon legislation and its general stance on the issue of global climate change. The three businesses are Exelon Corp., the largest nuclear operator in the United States; PG&E Corp., a California utility; and PNM Resources Inc, an energy holding company in New Mexico. read more
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September 28, 2009 11:15 AM | Posted by Gordon, Garrett |
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Alfredo Alonso, lobbyist, and Garrett Gordon, land use attorney, in the Lewis and Roca office in Reno, Nevada, recently obtained final land use approvals for an 80-acre environmentally conscious business and industrial park called the "Village Green Commerce Center". read more
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September 23, 2009 12:36 PM | Posted by Bingham, Matthew |
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At a U.N. climate summit yesterday, President Hu Jintao discussed China’s willingness to reduce greenhouse gases including some specific proposals. read more
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September 22, 2009 12:15 PM | Posted by Bingham, Matt |
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The rule identifies certain “source categories” such as power plants, petroleum refineries, and Portland cement manufacturers that must report emissions. In addition, any stationary source that emits 25,000 tons/year of CO2 equivalent must also report its emissions. EPA estimates that the 85% of total GHG emissions in the U.S. will be covered by the new rule. Facilities must begin monitoring on January 1, 2010 and reports for 2010 will be due on March 31, 2011. read more
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September 21, 2009 2:08 PM | Posted by Herstam, Chris |
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In this "Daily Email", Clint Bolick of Arizona's Goldwater Institute argues against the Corporation Commission's Renewable Energy Standards. read more
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September 15, 2009 1:47 PM | Posted by Acken, Albert |
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A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the EPA would reduce GHG emissions by mandating better fuel economy for cars and light-duty trucks. The proposed rule requires automobile manufacturers to increase fuel economy by approximately 5% per year starting with model year 2012. read more
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