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"Renewable Power Overcomes Hurdle in Senate"

"A measure requiring utilities to generate a certain amount of electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar, overcame a legislative hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Thursday."

Source: Reuters, 05/22/2009

House Committee Approves Climate Bill

"The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill by a vote of 33-25 on Thursday evening. It’s a landmark occasion, the first time a serious climate bill has made it this far in the House."

Source: Grist, 05/22/2009

"U.S. Carbon Emissions Fall by Most Since '82"

U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide related to energy use fell 2.8 percent last year, driven down by high oil prices and the sagging economy -- the steepest drop since 1982.

Source: WashPost, 05/21/2009

Consumers Would Get $750 Billion from Climate Bill

In the House climate bill, "consumers would receive around $750 billion in direct and indirect handouts and subsidies through 2030 to offset the higher energy costs."

Source: NYTimes, 05/21/2009

"Senate Confirms 3 Nominees for DOE, 1 for Interior"

"The Senate yesterday unanimously approved three top-level Energy Department nominees and one Interior Department nominee."

Source: NYTimes, 05/21/2009

"Gas Is Up; Drivers May Not Cut Back"

Gasoline prices are creeping back upward, but more American drivers are expected to hit the roads this Memorial Day than last year.

Source: NYTimes, 05/21/2009

"House Panel Approves 'Clean Energy' Bank"

The House Energy Committe amended its climate bill to include a "Clean Energy Deployment Administration" within the Energy Department that would fund new nuclear plants as well as renewables.

Source: Greenwire/NYTimes, 05/20/2009

"Obama Proposes Strict Vehicle Emissions Limits"

"For the first time, the government will enact a national limitation on car emissions, President Barack Obama announced" Monday.

Source: U.S. News, 05/20/2009

"Saving Energy: Simple Changes, Big Impact"

"Solar panels and wind turbines get most of the buzz, but it's far easier and cheaper to save energy than it is to make more of it."

Source: Environment Report, 05/19/2009

Senate Panel Sprints To Finish Energy Bill

"The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will attempt to finish marking up comprehensive energy legislation this week, including a renewable electricity standard... ."

Source: NYTimes, 05/19/2009

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