Mass. Senate to tackle energy bill

A multi-faceted energy bill aimed at reining in electricity costs in Massachusetts while also continuing to promote growth in [...]

Maine: LePage unveils four energy bills

Gov. Paul LePage has unveiled four pieces of legislation aimed at reducing energy costs and expanding options for Mainers. [...]

Washington state plan expands renewable energy law

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday signed a bill that for the first time broadens the definition of renewable [...]

Maine: Governor proposes energy package

Gov. Paul LePage has delivered his promised energy plan for Maine, in the form of four bills he wants [...]

CA: Dams would get green credit in bill

The debate over whether large dams are renewable power sources took a twist Monday. Two Modesto-area lawmakers said utilities [...]

Manhattan Institute flunks energy policy 101

Last week, the Manhattan Institute issued a report that pretends to be a serious analysis of the impact of [...]

US clean energy standard proposed in Senate

Hoping an inclusive, flexible approach will draw support, Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) recently introduced the Clean Energy Standard Act [...]

Jamaica energy minister says can’t afford light bill, switching to solar

Stating that he could no longer afford the high cost of electricity provided by the Jamaica Public Service Company [...]

Maryland gov lobbies lawmakers for offshore wind

Maryland’s governor lobbied lawmakers personally Tuesday for one of the key pieces of his environmental agenda, a reworked offshore [...]

Canada: Improving property tax system for green energy

McGuinty Government’s Changes Encourage Renewable Energy Installations Ontario is supporting property owners who install renewable energy technologies by improving [...]