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| 2008-11-11 | |
| To revive the American dream, we need to rebuild our economy on a sound foundation—one that puts people back to work, contributes to long-term prosperity, rebuilds our communities, and protects our environment. There is one path to a renewed economy that achieves all of those goals—one that is increasingly recognized by opinion leaders, politicians, investors and workers as our best chance to work our way out of our current economic troubles, while building a stronger, more self-reliant and environmentally responsible America. It is the path to a clean energy future. | |
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| 2008-07-17 | |
| In the rush to wean our country off of oil, it is critical that we carefully examine the environmental impacts of the alternative fuels and technologies being promoted. This report does that, and finds that liquid coal, corn ethanol and soy biodiesel have the worst environmental impacts, while plug-in hybrid vehicles and cellulosic ethanol made from crop waste hold the most promise for meeting our fuel needs with the least environmental harm. | |
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| 2008-07-02 | |
| The country's energy consumption could be cut by 11 percent through simple building efficiency measures, according to "Building an Energy-Efficient America". The study describes the many opportunities for increasing energy efficiency in buildings and makes recommendations for what local, state and federal officials can do to secure huge energy savings in new and existing buildings. | |
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| 2007-11-19 | |
| Legislation to increase Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars and trucks was included in the Senate energy bill that was passed in June of this year, marking the first time in over thirty years that either House of Congress has passed an increase in CAFE standards. The Senate standards would raise gas mileage standards for cars and trucks from 27.5 miles per gallon (mpg) and 22.2 mpg respectively to 35 mpg by 2020. | |
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| 2007-11-14 | |
| States are leading the way toward a new energy future that is healthier for the environment and America’s economy. Over the past decade, states have enacted a variety of policies to encourage more efficient use of energy, increase the use of clean renewable energy, and reduce the environmental impact of energy use. | |
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| 2006-10-26 | |
| America can and must move away from our dependence on oil and other fossil fuels and toward a New Energy Future. We can do this by tapping into our abundant supplies of clean, renewable, home-grown energy sources and by deploying our technological know-how to use energy more efficiently. | |
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| 2006-09-27 | |
| America has the technological know-how and the resources to move away from dependence on oil and other fossil fuels and toward a cleaner, more secure New Energy Future. | |
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| 2006-07-20 | |
| Energy companies have proposed building a fleet of new coal-fired power plants across America. As of June 2006, power producers have approximately 150 new coal-fired plants on the drawing board, representing a $137 billion investment and the capacity to supply power to 96 million homes. | |
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| 2005-12-21 | |
| America is too dependent on oil, and consumers are paying the price. For the last two years, gasoline prices have been creeping upward. In 2003, a gallon of regular gasoline averaged $1.56; so far in 2005, the same gallon has averaged $2.29, with prices in some areas spiking close to $4.00 in August and September after Hurricane Katrina disrupted supply from the Gulf Coast. | |
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| 2005-09-19 | |
| Rising oil prices are pinching the American economy. And, if many oil industry analysts are correct, prices won’t be coming back down any time soon. Indeed, it appears that the era of “cheap oil†may well be over. | |
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| 2005-06-02 | |
| Appliance and equipment efficiency standards have been one of the most successful policies used by state governments and the federal government to save energy. These standards prohibit the production and import or sale of appliances and other energy-consuming products less efficient than the minimum requirements. These standards not only save energy but also reduce pollutants, improve electric system reliability, and save consumers and business owners significant amounts of money over the life of the equipment. | |
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| 2005-05-16 | |
| Retail gasoline prices have hit $2.00 a gallon across the country, and the U.S. remains dangerously dependent on oil. Consumers pay a high price at the pump for our shortsighted energy decisions, and the economy is beginning to feel the weight of burgeoning energy costs. | |
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| 2005-02-16 | |
| America’s current reliance on coal, oil, gas, and nuclear power for electricity generation has left the country with a legacy of environmental and public health problems. This legacy also includes volatile price fluctuations, costing consumers dearly on electricity bills. We can help solve these problems by reducing demand through energy efficiency and diversifying our electricity mix with renewable energy sources. Fortunately, investing in clean energy policies also would generate new high-paying jobs, save consumers and businesses billions of dollars, and boost America’s economy while reducing power plant pollution. | |
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| 2004-07-21 | |
| A better electricity future is within our reach. By 2025, the United States has the ability to revamp its electricity system to: • slash fossil fuel consumption • reduce polluting carbon dioxide emissions by 47% (compared to "business as usual") • save as much as $36 billion annually | |
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| 2004-05-27 | |
| Every Memorial Day weekend, families and friends pile into their cars and drive to the beach, national parks, and other popular tourist destinations. This Memorial Day, with gas prices soaring above $2 per gallon in some parts of the country, consumers will pay more for these weekend trips than in years past. | |
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| 2004-03-18 | |
| By meeting future electricity demand with wind and solar power, the Mid-Atlantic region can develop a strong renewable technology industry and position itself as a major supplier to growing international clean energy markets. The area’s natural resources, high-tech business experience, and access to trade routes uniquely situate the region to meet both local and global demand for renewable technology components, creating a powerful engine for economic growth. | |
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| 2003-04-16 | |
| Our current reliance on dirty, unreliable sources of energy such as coal, oil and nuclear power for electricity generation has left this country with a legacy of asthma attacks, oil spills, radioactive waste and global warming. This legacy also includes volatile price fluctuations, costing consumers dearly on electricity bills and threatening the reliability of our electricity system. Fortunately, America does not have to wait a generation for the safe, clean, affordable energy future it deserves. | |
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