Legislators kick off speaker series Nov 3, 2009
Congress has passed a stimulus bill, an energy bill and a bill that would end subsidized lending and make student loans more reliable, she said. Frank, notorious for his blunt remarks about the state of affairs in Washington, said he was pleased to be speaking to a group of students who identify themselves as Democrats. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
GOP senators talk of boycotting climate bill Nov 3, 2009
Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Tuesday laid out the scientific risks of inaction on global warming and went straight to his main point - the climate and energy bill starting its way through the Senate could help drive what he called "energy opportunity.". The Senate is only now taking up the bill - Tuesday was its first hearing - and much could change as senators demand amendments and compromises. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Angelides: Bipartisanship Is Crucial for Producing a Meaningful, Job-Creating Climate Change Bill Nov 3, 2009
The climate and clean energy bill being debated in the Senate is exactly what we need to revitalize our battered economy and allow American businesses to not only compete, but lead in a low-carbon global economy ... The climate and clean energy bill being debated in the Senate is exactly what we need to revitalize our battered economy and allow American businesses to not only compete, but lead in a low-carbon global economy. (Roll Call)
'Common sense' technology Nov 3, 2009
"People have told us they have discovered that it was their espresso machine that sends their energy bill through the roof. In the past, you had to measure that by hit or miss, but the UFO will enable people to find out that sort of thing immediately," she said. The $149 UFO will be on the market in 2010 at the company's Web site. (Honolulu Advertiser)
GOP senators balk on votes on climate change Nov 3, 2009
Farm state senators and others soon will get a taste of what their colleagues from Missouri already have piled high on their desks: thousands of letters from farmers urging them to vote against the climate and energy bill. The Missouri Farm Bureau started the letter campaign early, weeks before the bill was fully written and made public. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Farmers fight climate bill, but warming spells trouble for them Nov 2, 2009
Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Tuesday laid out the scientific risks of inaction on global warming and went straight to his main point - the climate and energy bill starting its way through the Senate could help drive what he called "energy opportunity." ... WASHINGTON -- Farm state senators and others soon will get a taste of what their colleagues from Missouri already have piled high on their desks: thousands of letters from farmers urging them to vote against the climate and energy bill. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Letters to the editor (10/31/09) Oct 31, 2009
More than 600 organizations from across the country have called on the Senate to include 5 percent of the funding generated in the climate and energy bill it is currently developing to safeguard our wildlife and wild spaces. Every man, woman, and child who has ever hiked through a healthy forest, stood in a beautiful stream casting their line, or kayaked in a mountain lake should call their senators and demand nothing less. (Anchorage Daily News)
Year After Obama's Romp, GOP Set for Va. Comeback Oct 31, 2009
McDonnell, a former attorney general and social conservative who entered politics in Pat Robertson's home base of Virginia Beach, made the election a referendum on Obama's -- and the Democrats' -- marquee initiatives: health care reform and an energy bill that discourages fossil-fuel use, a threatening proposition in Virginia coal country ... Unrest about health reform, stimulus spending and the energy bill manifested itself in vehement "tea party" rallies by conservatives and angry... (Newsmax)
Geithner Leads a Fresh Charge on Financial Reform Oct 30, 2009
With their energy bill stalled, health care dragging out and other initiatives pushed aside, financial reform is a high priority for an Administration in search of wins. Geithner's bosses at the White House are pushing to get a bill to the President for his signature by the end of the year, and Geithner is the point man in making that happen. (Time.com)
Perdue to moderate GA business summit Oct 29, 2009
A cap-and-trade energy bill has already passed the U.S. House and hearings are being held in Senate committees. While there are wide estimates about the impact the proposal would have on energy prices and the resulting increase on products and services, a U.S. Treasury Department analysis shows American taxpayers would pay between $100 billion and $200 billion in new taxes under a cap-and-trade system. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Editorial: The spotlight is on Kerry Oct 29, 2009
Barbara Boxer, of the Senate's main global warming and energy bill. But it is as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee that Kerry can wield the most influence. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Senate hearing kicks off climate bill Oct 28, 2009
WASHINGTON - Top Obama administration officials and Senate Democrats on Tuesday began a three-day process aimed at swaying Republicans to back an energy bill that aims to curb global warming emissions and invest in cleaner energy but Republicans showed no signs of backing down, countering that the bill would raise energy prices and cost jobs. Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Senate Panel Begins Debate on Climate Bill Oct 28, 2009
The House of Representatives has passed an energy bill ... Maybe you are looking forward to your energy bills quadrupling in the next 10 years. (CBS News)
Administration stresses urgency of clean energy bill Oct 28, 2009
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Obama team seeks energy bill Oct 28, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. left, delivers his opening remarks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on clean energy jobs. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Media Literacy Question of the Day Oct 28, 2009
What do supporters and critics of the proposed energy bill say about the legislation. What is your opinion of this bill. (CNN -- US)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Oct 27, 2009
Tobin Smith: The government constantly makes bad assumptions with any program, and it will with any new energy bill. It made horrible assumptions when it made its push to replace fossil fuel use with bio-fuels. (Fox News)
Button-Up Your Home for Energy Savings Oct 25, 2009
She also expects to see a difference in her energy bill. Average upgrades like the work the Lansky's had done cost between 8,000 and 10,000 but the average return is 12 to 15 percent. (WCAX.com, VT)
Guest opinion: What would energy bill mean for Montana? Oct 25, 2009
Guest opinion: What would energy bill mean for Montana. By Steve Running and Kevin Knobloch - 10/24/2009. (Montana Standard, MT)
EPA estimates Senate climate bill costs modest Oct 24, 2009
Obama: 'Cynical claims' attacking energy bill. President Barack Obama said Friday that opponents of his energy bill are disputing the evidence of global warming in a cynical ploy to undermine efforts to curb pollution and steer the nation to greener energy sources ... It said the cost would add between $80 to $111 a year to households energy bills as a result of higher prices, although energy consumption was expected to decline slightly as a result of increased efficiency measures. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Government helps keep consumers safe Oct 24, 2009
While the controversies over major domestic policy initiatives health care reform, regulation of Wall Street, an energy bill have dominated headlines and airwaves, a small platoon of President Obama s appointees have been quietly getting back in the business of regulating toys, swimming pool drains and herbal supplements, among many other items. Agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission which made placating industry its focus during the Bush years are back in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama takes aim at critics of his energy bill Oct 24, 2009
- President Barack Obama said Friday that opponents of his energy bill are disputing the evidence of global warming in a cynical ploy to undermine efforts to curb pollution and steer the nation to greener energy sources. Obama said some opponents "make cynical claims that contradict the overwhelming scientific evidence when it comes to climate change - claims whose only purpose is to defeat or delay the change that we know is necessary.". (AZCentral -- News)
No Game Changer in Final Va. Gov. Debate Oct 22, 2009
"He's tied in with his Washington allies on cap and trade and card check and unfunded mandates," McDonnell said, noting a controversial energy bill and one that would make it easier for unions to organize. Later, McDonnell avoided answering one question about what point in a pregnancy abortion should be legal. (CBS News -- Politics)
Knox County Public Library: Publications can aid stimulus-driven home purchases, upgrades Oct 20, 2009
The costs of heating and cooling your house account for 50 to 70 percent of your annual energy bill, says Willis. Its easy to see how that fits right in with tax incentives to install more energy-efficient choices in your primary residence. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Poll: Only 34 percent of Californians approve of Pelosi's performance Oct 20, 2009
The lower chamber passed a cap-and-trade energy bill and has drafted sweeping healthcare reform legislation that includes a controversial public health insurance option. The economic stimulus bill was signed into law in February but critics of the legislation have pointed to high unemployment as a sign the bill has failed to achieve its goals. (TheHill.com)
Bread and Circuses and Obamacare Oct 19, 2009
McConnell mentioned how long other big bills were debated in the last Congress: seven weeks on No Child Left Behind, eight weeks on the energy bill and four weeks on a farm bill. McConnell knows quite well that the end of the legislative year is fast-approaching. (Human Events Online)
Greensense: October is Energy Awareness Month Oct 19, 2009
Heating can account for almost half of the average family's winter energy bill. Install a programmable thermostat and adjust it to conserve according to your schedule. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Students call McCaskill to action at Power Shift Oct 19, 2009
over the weekend to support a clean energy bill being debated by the Senate ... With a clean energy bill on the Senate floor, Power Shift Missouri 09 ended with a rally on Sunday in front of St. Louis City Hall that aimed to enunciate a clear message for Sen ... The Missouri Democrat has yet to announce how she will vote on the new clean energy bill. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
GOP Launches Strategy to Trip Up Health Bill Oct 19, 2009
McConnell said Republicans are going to insist on several weeks of debate and argued an issue like health care equivalent to 20 percent of the national economy deserves more than the four weeks accorded the most recent farm bill and at least as much time as the seven weeks given the No Child Left Behind education reform effort and the eight weeks given to an energy bill earlier this decade. The Republicans also plan to use the time between now and a final floor vote to deliver a narrowly focused... (Roll Call)
Cutting through the 'green noise Oct 18, 2009
When Wasserman decided to build an addition to his home, in addition to concerns about air quality, his goal was to make sure the addition did not increase his energy bill ... His energy bills actually went down after the addition was built. (NJ.com -- Times)
Clean energy bill a clear win for Colorado Oct 17, 2009
Estimates show our leadership will mean that a national investment in clean energy like that included in the energy bill the House passed this summer will create an additional 28,000 jobs in Colorado. This article is for Paid Subscribers ONLY.. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vets tour for green energy8:44 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 17, 2009
Passing this climate change and energy bill is important for your state and my state, said Hegdahl, who now lives in Washington. Local residents werent having it. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
The Top 10 Reasons to Kill 'Cap-and-Tax' Oct 16, 2009
In June, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Waxman-Markey energy bill, which aims to increase investment in renewable energy and slash carbon emissions by 17 percent by 2020 and 83 percent by 2050. In early October Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer unveiled the Senate s version of the bill. (Human Events Online)
Steps to lower power bills help in hard times Oct 16, 2009
But with little income and harder-to-pay energy bills, Cummings pulled the plug on the A C unit in her bedroom -- the only one in the house -- and opted for fans to keep her family cool ... "I was excited because it's gonna save on my energy bill," said Brown, an avid churchgoer. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The American (Energy) Patient Oct 14, 2009
A big intention I suppose of the Clean Energy Bill is to eventually replace some of them with new industries catering to renewable energy source generation, and more efficient consumer products. If in future many new factories and jobs appear making clean energy products in North America that domestic markets buy and that foreign countries will buy from us, the Bill will be viewed as a huge success. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Family wins help to cut bills Oct 13, 2009
Mr. Runyon and his wife, Jane, are raising their three grandchildren at their home on Oakdale Drive and usually see an energy bill of more than $300 each winter month, Mr. Runyon said. Mrs. Runyon said she hoped entering the contest through South Carolina Living magazine would help them cut costs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Apparently a Less-Warm Planet Requires Loads of Pork, Red Tape, and Union Favoritism Oct 13, 2009
15 million jobs per year, cause a 90-percent spike in electricity rates (adjusted for inflation), add to the federal debt nearly $30,000 per person (adjusted for inflation), and cause the average family's annual energy bill to jump by over $1,200 (inflation-adjusted). The Heritage Foundation might even be sunshine optimists in their estimation. (Townhall.com)
Democrats swayed by Pickens' natural gas plan Oct 12, 2009
An energy bill, with bipartisan backing, is likely to pass in some form, increasing U.S. interest in natural gas, says Scott Deatherage, a partner at Thompson t LLP in Dallas, who advises corporations on environmental regulation. People who see only Pickens' past need to get beyond that and look at his ideas, says Dan Weiss, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Climate Talks End in Bangkok With Dispute Over Abandoning Kyoto Agreement Oct 12, 2009
Democratic Senators and on Sept. 30 proposed an energy bill that would require U.S. polluters to cut greenhouse-gas output by 20 percent through 2020. The House has already passed legislation mandating a 17 percent reduction from 2005 levels in 2020. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Energy bill needs carbon cap: Obama aid Oct 8, 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It would be a "big mistake" for the Congress to approve an energy bill this year without placing a cap on greenhouse emissions, the White House's top climate and energy adviser said on Wednesday. "We think that would be a big mistake," Carol Browner told business leaders at a clean energy forum. (Scientific American)
Should All Congressional Bills Be Posted Online? Oct 7, 2009
"I think we're going to prevail. I think the public gets it. For example, under the Republicans we passed the Medicare prescription drug bill: 45 million lives affected, $750 billion added to the the debt, and less than 30 hours to read the bill. Democrats have done the same thing with the stimulus package and the energy bill. It's wrong whoever does it. The public gets it. If they contact their representatives and we get enough signatures I think we could be voting on this within a week," he... (W-USA News, DC)
Industry: Coal mine methane makes cap-and-trade more viable Oct 7, 2009
The U.S. House passed an energy bill earlier this summer with provisions to give away for free some credits to certain emitters, including coal-fired power generators. But the coal-fired utility industry worries it will still have to buy more credits on the open credit market without knowing what those prices will be. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Former Fed chief: Unemployment to top 10 percent Oct 6, 2009
said an energy bill promoted by Democrats could serve as a jobs stimulus because it focuses on using venture capital to fund clean energy jobs. But Sen. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Health Reform, Unemployment Coming to Boil Oct 5, 2009
"It could be moving forward with an energy bill, which I'm very excited about, and would actually, I think, allow this economy to take off, because it would draw, not federal funds, but private funds.". Boxer, along with Sen. (ABC News)
Obama considers ways to help jobless Oct 5, 2009
She criticized a House-passed energy bill that would set limits and costs on greenhouse gas emissions. More News headlines. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Residents look to solar energy for savings Oct 4, 2009
Price said he was quite happy with the investment, and had zero-balance energy bill statements to prove it ... His energy bills they used to be more than 120 a month sport more zeros. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Obama mulls more aid for those laid off Oct 4, 2009
She criticized a House-passed energy bill that would set limits and costs on greenhouse-gas emissions. The plan, which the Senate has not taken up, "would increase electricity bills, raise gasoline prices and ship more American jobs overseas," Miller said. (AZCentral -- News)
No US climate bill before December talks: Obama aide Oct 3, 2009
A top aide to Obama said there was virtually no chance Congress would have a climate and energy bill ready for him to sign before negotiations on a global climate treaty begin in December in Copenhagen, The New York Times reported Saturday ... WASHINGTON (AFP) - A top aide to US President Barack Obama said there was virtually no chance Congress would have a climate and energy bill ready for him to sign before negotiations on a global climate treaty begin in December in Copenhagen, The New York... (Yahoo! Asia News)
The Fives: Snow flies, power costs rise and the buffalo run in the week in review Oct 3, 2009
This week, the Blogmore duo will allow readers to fire off questions to Matt McGovern of RePower America, one of the key groups behind President Obama's energy bill and a proponent of Cap & Trade. Be sure to tune in to at noon Tuesday for the chat. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Others say drill too Oct 2, 2009
Nelson has vowed to block the president s main energy bill if it allows drilling off Florida s coast. Pages: 1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Senate climate bill drops 'cap and trade' term Oct 1, 2009
Barrasso cited a recent Heritage Foundation study that indicated a similar energy bill passed by the House of Representatives in June would cost 1 ... Freed said Wyoming is one of those all-of-the-above states that stands to benefit from an energy bill that promotes the development of renewable energy sources as well as carbon capture technologies to keep fossil fuels in the mix. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Palmer backs bill on energy efficiency Oct 1, 2009
Trenton Mayor Douglas H. Palmer addressed a Washington, D.C., rally yesterday to voice his support for an energy bill that includes a grant program that would help cities improve energy efficiency ... who sponsored the energy bill in the Senate along with Sen. (NJ.com -- Times)
MARSHFIELD TALKING TRASH: Go green and save money Oct 1, 2009
These thermostats have settings to control your temperature based on time of day and season, lowering your energy bill. Energy Star estimates a yearly savings of $180 by installing a programmable thermostat. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
U.S. Senate to Consider U.S. Climate Legislation Oct 1, 2009
The unveiling of the Senate climate bill comes almost three months after House passage of , a comprehensive climate and energy bill that is a centerpiece of President Obama's domestic agenda. In a prepared statement, Obama today praised Kerry and Boxer "for their leadership on comprehensive energy reform.". (Scientific American)
Perry Calls Climate Bill Draconian Oct 1, 2009
Most Republicans like Perry have voiced strong opposition to the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill, which the House passed in June. The Senate is working on its own version of the bill. (KWTX.com, TX)
Report: Bill could create up to 1.9M jobs Sep 30, 2009
UC Berkeley: Clean energy bill could create up to 1 ... UC Berkeley: Clean energy bill could create up to 1. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Energy bill would create 5,000 jobs Sep 30, 2009
HURON (AP) -- Transitioning to a clean energy economy with passage of an energy bill pending in the Senate would create 5,000 South Dakota jobs, break the nation's dependence on oil and help solve the climate crisis, the state director of Repower South Dakota said Wednesday ... Energy conservation measures could mean South Dakotans could have a net savings of $226 a year on their energy bills by 2020. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Politics Today: The battle for clean energy Sep 26, 2009
Many Democrats in the 110th Congress mustered the courage it took to vote for the energy bill signed by President Bush. After health care, energy is the most important domestic issue our nation will face. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Volunteers dress as Santa, push global warming solutions Sep 25, 2009
Frank R. Lautenberg s office and urge a stronger clean energy bill to raise awareness of global warming solutions. We have solutions to global warming and we want to see them put into action, said Melissa Krechmer, the NJPIRG campus organizer of the event. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Solar power support urged Sep 25, 2009
A Senate committee approved an energy bill this year that would mandate 15 percent renewable power by 2021. A "robust" nationwide renewable portfolio standard - or RPS - would ensure there is ongoing, predictable demand for alternative energy, Burns said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Another View: Can legislators really read every word of every bill? Sep 25, 2009
Assume that there are about 150 words per page of legislative text, a number we derived from counting the words on a few randomly chosen pages from the Waxman-Markey energy bill. To read all 1,427 pages of Waxman-Markey, it would take at least 12 hours tough on a tight legislative timeline. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
•LETTER: Proposal before Senate won't halt climate change Sep 25, 2009
Unfortunately, it is neither a climate bill nor an energy bill. Our Indiana senators should be aware that the bill will impose significant new costs on Indiana farmers through increased fuel, fertilizer and energy prices without any corresponding environmental benefit. (The Daily Journal)
McMansions fade as house sizes shrink Sep 24, 2009
Ramanathan and her husband inquired about the BGE energy bill for their 1,342-square-foot detached home before they bought it. The couple wanted to keep the bill around $200 to $300 a month, similar to what they were paying in their previous home. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
McCarthy Renews Efforts For Congressional Accountability Sep 24, 2009
1 trillion Stimulus bill and the Cap and Tax energy bill, which passed the House with little scrutiny and review, even though they have great impact to our record-breaking national debt and energy prices that American families pay. We can do better and Americans deserve better. (KERO 23, CA)
Facts are cooling off climate alarmism Sep 24, 2009
As with Inaction cost, $9trillion over the next decade in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, supposedly the same is of inaction on the 21st energy bill to determine war & peace, catastrophe & prosperity ... Looking to worthless, painful and wasteful oil wars, namely, the Original Source of this great recession, to waste time bickering over meaningless things and drag feet on a defining energy bill are sure to shake the embryonic effect of stimulus package that is an interim measure for... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
