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Bill in Legislature would cut loopholes out of Nevada's renewable energy standards
2013-05-06 11:49:23| Semiconductors - Topix.net
Legislators are now pushing a bill that would remove the "loopholes," which are provisions allowing energy companies such as NV Energy to meet the standard through measures other than actual renewable energy production.
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EU politicians back narrow loopholes in clean car law
2013-03-19 18:24:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: EU politicians backed a compromise on Tuesday that would give carmakers limited leeway in the race to cut CO2 emissions in line with targets while rejecting German calls for more lenient rules. The issue of how strictly to enforce European Union (EU) efficiency rules to reduce fuel use, curb reliance on expensive oil imports and lower greenhouse gas emissions has divided the car industry. The goal is measured across a car manufacturer's fleet of vehicles. Germany, home to carmakers such...
Congress makes moves to close loopholes for fossil fuels
2013-03-16 13:19:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Progress: Reps. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) introduced two bills on Thursday that would repeal exemptions for oil and gas companies under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. As a press release from the members noted, the bills were introduced: in order to ensure that the hydraulic fracking industry follows the same rules that other industries do in preserving our natural resources. This legislation is focused on ensuring the safety and the health of the communities where the hydraulic...
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Reid calls for end to term limits, criticizes renewable energy a loopholes'
2013-02-22 04:10:14| Electronics - Topix.net
Sen. Harry Reid took aim at two very different targets in his 20-minute address to the Nevada Legislature Wednesday: NV Energy and the state's term-limits law.
Reid calls for end to term limits, criticizes renewable energy a loopholes'
2013-02-21 22:35:53| Semiconductors - Topix.net
Sen. Harry Reid took aim at two very different targets in his 20-minute address to the Nevada Legislature Wednesday: NV Energy and the state's term-limits law.