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Utilities ask Conn. to back large natural gas plan

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:19:12 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - Connecticut's regulated utilities have wasted no time seizing on a new state energy policy passed by the legislature less than two weeks ago to encourage natural gas hookups.

Tax credits for filmmakers become Nevada law

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:55:53 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Gov. Brian Sandoval's signature Tuesday means filmmakers now have more reasons than the rugged mountains and fabulous Las Vegas to shoot their movies in Nevada.

US Chamber backs tribal energy legislation

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:29:53 -0400

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is throwing its support behind federal legislation aimed at boosting energy development in Indian Country by streamlining federal permitting processes and oversight.

Iran nuke policy 'unchangeable' no matter who wins

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:44:24 -0400

TEHRAN, Iran - Just hours after Iran's presidential candidates bickered over nuclear policies during a televised debate, the country's foreign minister stepped in with a comment of his own: Nothing will change regardless of the winner.

Tribal leaders focus on energy development hurdles

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:17:15 -0400

SANDIA PUEBLO, New Mexico - Federal and tribal politics and bureaucracy remain some of the reasons energy development has been so difficult in Indian Country, American Indian leaders said Tuesday.

Nebraska Gov. Heineman signs wind-energy bill

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:25:05 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has signed a wind-energy bill that he opposes to prevent the city of Omaha from increasing its local option sales tax.

Conn. tilts to hydro in new renewable energy rules

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:49:53 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - Connecticut has rewritten its renewable energy policy to boost hydropower from Canada.

Tax break weekend in Texas for Energy Star items

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:36:40 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas shoppers can get a tax break this Memorial Day holiday weekend when buying certain power-saving appliances.

Gov. Dayton signs solar energy standard

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:08:59 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Minnesota's investor-owned utilities will be required to get 1.5 percent of their power from solar energy by 2020 under legislation signed by Gov. Mark Dayton.

Groups petition Wyo. to toughen up oil-gas rules

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:13:25 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A coalition of groups has petitioned Wyoming's state oil and gas regulatory agency to adopt tougher rules for oil and gas development that include restrictions on practice of flaring and expanding the minimum distance between new oil and gas wells and homes, schools and businesses.