Power lines move into digital age; ’smart grid’ is buzz of electric industry, Obama teamWASHINGTON — Thomas Alva Edison, meet the Internet. Yucca Mountain, the nation’s nuclear waste repository, gets the ax but is still fundedLAS VEGAS — These days, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid prefers nothing so much as a one-word description for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository long planned for his state: dead. Nation’s nuclear waste repository gets the ax but funding, lawsuits, questions remainLAS VEGAS — These days, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid prefers nothing so much as a one-word description for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository long planned for his state: dead. Venture capitalist investment in alternative energy dips 63 percent to begin the yearNEW YORK — Venture capitalists reined in spending on renewable energy to begin the year, with funding for research and startup projects falling 63 percent through March, according to an industry report released Monday. Obama proposes ending $26 billion in oil, gas industry tax breaks, shutting down nuclear dumpWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama outlined a budget plan Thursday that would end $26 billion in oil and gas industry tax breaks, point to a new direction for dealing with nuclear waste and shift government aggressively toward helping to develop renewable energy sources. House Dems agree on cash for clunkers, differences remain on other energy, climate provisionsWASHINGTON — Key lawmakers agreed Tuesday on a strategy for replacing gas-guzzling cars with more fuel-efficient models, but much tougher negotiations lie ahead on a bill that would, for the first time, limit emissions linked to global warming. Obama holds meeting with House Dems on climate bill, as GOP, others lay out alternative plansWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama summoned 36 House Democrats to the White House on Tuesday to urge them to agree on climate and energy legislation that is under increasing criticism from Republicans and members of his own party. Survey: Shifting perceptions among oil execs over winners in alternative energy sectorHOUSTON — Despite millions in new investments and President Barack Obama’s push for clean energy technology, many oil and gas executives say mass production of renewable energy is not likely before at least the middle of the next decade, a new survey showed Monday. Congress moves to give Obama more sanctions leverage against IranWASHINGTON — Congress is taking up a bipartisan proposal which would give the Obama administration more leverage over Iran by toughening economic sanctions on foreign oil and shipping firms that aid Tehran. Open your wallet: Electric rates already moving higher to finance new nuclear powerCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A ghost from the nuclear industry’s early years has reappeared. Gore appeals for unity on climate change, but partisan split shows no sign of easingWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Al Gore, the leading American voice on climate change, urged lawmakers Friday to overcome partisan differences and take action to reduce greenhouse gases, but Democrats and Republicans sparred even more vigorously over the cost of dealing with global warming. Gingrich says Democratic climate proposal punishes American people with high costs, lost jobsWASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says a Democratic proposal to limit global warming pollution will “punish the American people” with higher energy costs and lost jobs. Gingrich appeared before a House subcommittee writing a broad energy and climate bill aimed at cutting greenhouse gases by 80 percent by mid-century. Gingrich says Democratic climate proposal punishes American people with high costs, lost jobsWASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says a Democratic proposal to limit global warming pollution will “punish the American people” with higher energy costs and lost jobs. Former VP Gore exhorts Congress to end differences on environmental policy, fix global warmingWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Al Gore, a leading voice on climate change, urged lawmakers Friday to overcome partisan differences and pass legislation to curb greenhouse gases. Former GOP Sen. Warner urges Congress to deal with climate change as national security issueWASHINGTON — Former Republican Sen. John Warner of Virginia says dealing with climate change is a national security issue that must be addressed. Arch Coal set to report 1Q earnings, days after Peabody missed expectationsST. LOUIS — Arch Coal Inc., one of the world’s biggest coal producers, reports earnings for the first quarter before the market opens Friday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Electricity providers warn Congress that climate bill will raise energy prices for consumersWASHINGTON — Consumers will face higher electricity prices if Congress passes a global warming bill without giving utilities some allowances to emit greenhouse gases, electricity providers warned Thursday. House climate hearings probe fallout for consumers, jobs and US competitivenessWASHINGTON — Democratic leaders pushing legislation to curb global warming are hearing from anxious industry and union representatives on how to ease some of the possible downsides: higher energy costs and job losses. Obama advisers signal broad support for House Democratic energy billWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Wednesday called a Democratic House proposal to tackle climate change a “jobs bill” and an investment in clean energy technology, rejecting Republican criticism that the increase in energy costs will undermine the economy. Obama delivers Earth Day pitch for alternative energy plan in return to IowaNEWTON, Iowa — President Barack Obama delivered an Earth Day pitch for his alternative energy plan and environmentally friendly jobs Wednesday in a return to Iowa, the state that launched him on the road to the White House. Obama advisers signal broad support for House Democratic energy billWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Wednesday called a Democratic House proposal to reduce greenhouse gases and tackle climate change a “jobs bill” and an investment in new energy priorities, rejecting Republican criticism that it will undermine the economy by increasing costs for consumers. Obama to talk up wind power in Iowa, state that launched him on the road to White HouseNEWTON, Iowa — President Barack Obama delivered an Earth Day pitch for his alternative energy plan and environmentally friendly jobs Wednesday in a return to Iowa, the state that launched him on the road to the White House. Chief sponsor of climate bill says dealing with global warming won’t be a drag on economyWASHINGTON — The chief sponsor of a bill that would limit greenhouse gases says his proposal to tackle climate change would spur clean energy development and won’t be a drag on the economy. The economic cost of addressing climate change marks debate; Pelosi vows approval this year.WASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the Earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? The economic cost of addressing climate change marks debate; Pelosi vows approval this year.WASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the Earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? The cost of dealing with the threat of climate change dominates congressional debate.WASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the Earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? Pelosi vows to pass legislation addressing climate change this year as House begins hearingsWASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s determined to pass legislation addressing climate change this year. Republicans call for more time on climate bill as House launches days of hearingsWASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? |
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