President Obama, John Kerry and other Senate leaders are planning a strong push to pass Comprehensive Energy and Climate legislation during the July work session of Congress. In early June, the President promised to “find the votes” for comprehensive climate
American Power Act to pick up missing pieces as it moves through Senate
The American Power Act, also known as the Kerry-Lieberman climate change bill, is being prepared for a push to bring it to consideration in the Senate work session starting after the July 4th holiday. Sources indicate that the Democratic Caucus
President Obama will “find the votes”
President Obama said in Pittsburgh on Wednesday that he is committed to get a comprehensive energy and climate bill passed. We knew that – President Obama understands that passing comprehensive energy and climate change legislation is also a key to
Congress asked, and the National Academies answered
In 2008, the US Congress asked the National Academies to study and “make recommendations regarding what steps must be taken and what strategies must be adopted in response to global climate change”. On May 19, 2010, the Academies released three
US House of Representatives passes Home Star legislation
The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 (HR 5019) passed the US House of Representatives by a vote of 246-161 on May 6th, 2010. By providing rebates to homeowners who invest in making their homes more energy efficiency, this