Germany Predicted To Set Renewable Energy Record In 2017
Authorities in Germany predict that a third of all electricity consumed in that country this year will come from renewable sources — a new record.
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"Energy Only" Bill Got a Failing Score From CBO
The recently much touted alternative “energy only” bill would not cost fossil industries, but instead would cost taxpayers $13.9 billion a year, according to this scoring by the bipartisan Congressional Budget Office – that has been gathering dust since September. This failing grade from the CBO has received no publicity … [continued]
Obama Orders the Largest Energy Consumer in the Nation (US Government) to Cut GHG Emissions…
That’s right, the US government is “the single largest energy consumer in the U.S. economy.” In 2008 alone, it spent $24.5 billion on electricity and fuel. This 28% reduction target Obama is ordering is equivalent to $8-11 billion in avoided energy costs. Additionally, it is far beyond the 17% … [continued]
CBO Scores Senate Climate Bill – Will Save $21 Billion in First 10 Years
The newest iteration of the climate bill in congress has just been scored by the non partisan congressional budget office and, as for the two previous climate bills (Waxman and Boxer), finds that Kerry-Graham-Lieberman would save money.
