A review board suggests hiring dozens of new oil and gas drilling inspectors, giving additional training to those already on the job and investing regulators with more...
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4 States Prepare Legal Assault On California's Climate Law
The attorneys general of at least four states are preparing to sue California if the...
Tennessee to offer $2,500 rebate for first 1,000 electric vehicles; Sen. Lamar Alexander says he's buying a Leaf
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has announced that the state will offer a $2,500 tax rebate to buyers who snatch up the first wave of electric vehicles (EVs) headed to...
Steelworkers Union Accuses China of Violating Trade Rules With Energy Subsidies
The union will ask the Obama administration to begin formal proceedings at the World Trade organization in Geneva to force China to repeal subsidies.
California Energy Commission approves 250 MW Abengoa Mojave Solar Project
State regulators unanimously approve the 250-megawatt project, to be set up in San Bernardino County. The go-ahead brings the state closer to approving 4,300 megawatts of...
F.T.C Sues California LED Manufacturer Over Misleading Marketing
The Federal Trade Commission says that in many instances, Lights of America's LED bulbs produce significantly less light and have far less longevity than the company...
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