Tag: electricity
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 [...]