| Content Category: Policy Watch |
| Oregon Governor Announces Climate Change Agenda For 2009 |
| on Wednesday October 29 2008 by NAW staff |
| As part of his 2009 legislative agenda, Gov. Ted Kulongoski, D-Ore., has announced a series of climate change legislation to be considered in the 2009 [read more] |
| Corzine Introduces New Energy Master Plan |
| on Thursday October 23 2008 by NAW staff |
| Gov. Jon S. Corzine, D-N.J., has unveiled New Jersey's Energy Master Plan, a roadmap to guide the state toward a responsible energy future with adequate, [read more] |
| Governor Doyle Launches Transmission Planning Initiative |
| on Monday September 22 2008 by NAW staff |
| Gov. Jim Doyle, D-Wis. and four other Midwest governors have created a regional transmission planning initiative that will promote regional electric transmission investment and cost [read more] |
| Oregon Governor Announces Creation Of Energy Policy Council |
| on Tuesday September 02 2008 by NAW staff |
| At a recent energy summit in Portland, Ore., Gov. Ted Kulongoski, D-Ore., told attendees he plans to create an Oregon Planning and Energy Council through [read more] |
| Gov. Manchin To Introduce Transmission Legislation |
| on Wednesday August 13 2008 by NAW staff |
| Gov. Joe Manchin. D-W.Va., plans to introduce legislation that would ensure West Virginians receive direct benefits from the construction and operation of a 500 kV [read more] |
| Tax Credit Extension Proposed In New Energy Reform Act |
| on Monday August 04 2008 by NAW Staff |
| Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and a bipartisan coalition of senators have unveiled an energy proposal - the New Energy Reform Act of 2008 - that [read more] |
| PTC Extension Fails Despite Governors' Call |
| on Wednesday July 30 2008 by Jennifer Delony |
| In July 29 congressional action on the most recent iteration of an extension to the federal production tax credit – Senate Bill 3335 – [read more] |
| Newsom Signs Directive On Wind Energy |
| on Monday July 21 2008 by NAW Staff |
| Citing opportunities in many San Francisco neighborhoods for small- and medium-scale wind energy, Mayor Gavin Newsom, D-San Francisco, signed an executive directive to encourage development [read more] |
| Delaware Governor Signs RGGI Legislation |
| on Friday July 11 2008 by NAW Staff |
| Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, D-Del., has signed Senate Bill 263, authorizing the state to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a market-based program [read more] |
| Rendell Signs $650M Energy Bill |
| on Thursday July 10 2008 by NAW Staff |
| Gov. Edward G. Rendell, D-Pa., has signed into law a new fund that will save families and small businesses money on their energy bills by [read more] |
| Granholm Signs Bill Creating Centers Of Energy Excellence |
| on Wednesday July 09 2008 by NAW Staff |
| Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., has signed legislation creating the Centers of Energy Excellence, a program designed to bring companies, academic institutions and the state [read more] |
| Hawaii Legislation To Boost Renewable Energy Generation |
| on Monday July 07 2008 by NAW Staff |
| Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, has signed into law three bills designed to increase renewable energy generation and reduce the state's dependence on imported oil. [read more] |
| Patrick Signs Green Communities Act |
| on Monday July 07 2008 by NAW Staff |
| Gov. Deval Patrick, D-Mass., has signed the Green Communities Act, a comprehensive energy reform bill resulting from collaboration with House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, who filed [read more] |
| Congressmen Introduce Renewable Energy Legislation |
| on Monday July 07 2008 by NAW Staff |
| U.S. Reps. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., Bill Delahunt, D-Mass., Jim McDermott, D-Wash. and Mike Honda, D-Calif. have introduced the Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act, which [read more] |
| Crist Signs RPS Bill |
| on Monday July 07 2008 by NAW Staff |
| Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Florida, has signed a bill directing Florida's Public Service Commission to adopt a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that would require the state's [read more] |
