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9/6/2007
The California State Senate is expected to vote on the Solar Water Heating and Efficiency Act of 2007 (AB 1470-Huffman) tomorrow.
9/27/2006
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) today launched a new campaign calling on congressional candidates to support policies to move America beyond oil and toward a cleaner energy future.
9/26/2007
AUSTIN—Texas’ renewable electricity standard (RES) is cutting pollution, saving money, creating jobs, and fueling a clean energy boom in Texas, as in the other 24 U.S. states that have passed similar policies, according to a new report released today.
9/18/2007
Massachusetts can relieve many of the problems that plague its energy infrastructure by reducing energy waste and tapping local sources of renewable energy. By using technologies that are available today, New England could shave energy consumption by at least 18 percent and reduce the region’s emissions of carbon dioxide by at least 20 percent, according to Tomorrow’s Energy Today, a report released today by the Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center and Clean Water Fund, accompanied by Worcester Mayor Lukes and City Councilor Haller.
9/17/2007
State renewable electricity standards (RES) are cutting pollution, saving money, creating jobs, and fueling a clean energy boom in all 25 U.S. states that have passed similar policies, according to a new report released today by U.S. PIRG. U.S. PIRG also called on Congress to establish a national RES.
9/11/2007
Following closely on the heels of the internationally significant Million Solar Roofs bill (SB 1-Murray) of 2006, the California Legislature has taken yet another giant step toward bringing about a mainstream solar power market. Last night, the California Senate passed the Solar Water Heating and Efficiency Act of 2007 (AB 1470-Huffman).
8/5/2007
Today the House of Representatives voted 241-172 to pass “The New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act” (H.R. 3221), including an amendment to establish a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES).
8/30/2007
Solar power can make a difference in keeping our lights on without smog or global warming pollution.
8/3/2007
In August, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will begin the process of drafting and issuing a generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) on in situ leach uranium mining. If adopted, the GEIS will remove the current environmental inquiries required for each specific proposed mining site, restrict public comment on future uranium mining licenses and undermine environmental justice in our state.
8/28/2007
Today at noon, Governor Blagojevich will sign the electricity rate bill, making Illinois a national leader in standards for electricity created by renewable sources such as wind power, biomass and solar power.
8/23/2007
As Governor Strickland and Ohio’s leaders consider an energy plan for Ohio, Environment Ohio joined by consumer, business and labor leaders from across the state are urging them to prioritize the development of more homegrown renewable wind energy.
8/21/2006
After three years, the Million Solar Roofs bill, SB 1, authored by Senator Kevin Murray, was signed into law this morning by Governor Schwarzenegger at a ceremony held at the new solar powered CalTrans building in downtown Los Angeles.
8/2/2007
Environment Texas and the American Wind Energy Association praised the introduction today of an amendment joint-authored by Congressman Ciro Rodriguez that would require utilities to generate 15 percent of their electricity from clean, renewable sources like wind and solar power by the year 2020. The measure is scheduled for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives tomorrow, with Rep. Rodriguez’s new support widely seen as critical to delivering a block of votes crucial to the amendment’s passage.
8/2/2007
The North Carolina legislature has given final approval to Senate Bill 3, the controversial energy package that includes renewable energy and energy efficiency requirements, but could also promote new coal and nuclear generation.
7/31/2007
Standing in front of a symbolic representation of 200 wind turbines on the lawn of the State Capitol, Environment Michigan and a coalition of environmental and conservation organizations delivered over 14,000 public comments calling for strong clean energy policies.
7/3/2007
The California Senate Energy Committee approved a bill today that would create the nation’s largest solar water heating program.
7/3/2007
The state Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that would require renewable energy and energy efficiency in the state while also promoting new coal and nuclear plants.
7/26/2007
The North Carolina House gave tentative approval Monday afternoon to Senate Bill 3, the controversial energy package that has come under fire from environmental and consumer groups. The House made several improvements to the bill, which includes renewable energy and energy efficiency requirements, but left largely in tact provisions that would promote new coal and nuclear generation. The bill is scheduled for a final vote on Tuesday.
7/2/2007
Statement of Maryland PIRG Policy Advocate
7/18/2007
Public comments on draft environmental impact statement for Desert Rock coal plant.
7/12/2007
An array of more than 15 leading environmental, consumer, and social justice groups, including AARP North Carolina, NC Justice Center, and Southern Environmental Law Center, are calling on House lawmakers to make key changes to S. 3, the energy bill that includes a blank check for more coal and nuclear power plants along with promotions for renewable energy sources.
6/6/2007
Legislation that would create the nation’s largest solar water heating program advances to the Senate.
6/30/2008
The state budget deal announced early this morning appears to have mixed results for Pennsylvania’s environment and energy security.
6/28/2007
The state Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would both require a percentage of the state’s electricity to come from renewable energy and energy savings and allow utilities to pass on the costs of constructing new power plants before those plants are complete. The bill, “Promote Renewable Energy/Baseload Generation,” has drawn opposition from Environment North Carolina and others for the latter provisions, which would facilitate new coal and nuclear power plants in the state, undermining the goals of a renewable energy standard.
6/27/2008
Just days after the General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to approve new legislation to encourage the development of more wind, solar and renewable energy for Rhode Island, Gov. Carcieri has vetoed the legislation.
6/27/2007
As the House Energy and Commerce Committee begins its markup of energy legislation, U.S. PIRG urged the committee to pass a renewable electricity standard, increase fuel economy and support the conservation provisions already in the bill.
6/25/2008
This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) unanimously voted for a resolution endorsing a 30% increase in the energy efficiency of new residential buildings and calling for a dramatic improvement of the model energy building codes that guide local and state building codes.
6/21/2007
Amended measure would promote new coal and nuclear plants along with wind and solar.
6/21/2007
Statement of U.S. PIRG Washington DC office director Anna Aurilio.
6/21/2007
With possible energy shortages this summer and in coming years, New Hampshire should take advantage of many oppor­tunities to reduce its biggest uses of energy and tap local sources of renewable energy using technologies available today, according to a report released today by Environment New Hampshire and Clean Water Action.