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| 2009-09-30 | |
| America’s dependence on fossil fuels wreaks havoc on our environment and is a drag on our economy. With a new president committed to tackling our energy challenges – and with the momentum generated by a decade of clean energy innovation at the state level – Congress has taken up the task of mapping out a new energy future for the nation. The American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act, passed by the House this June and currently under consideration by the U.S. Senate, is the fruit of that effort. Passing the ACES Act – even with the compromises made to secure passage in the House – would be a significant step toward a clean energy future for the United States and would represent a ground-breaking political achievement. | |
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| 2009-09-09 | |
| In June 2009, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES). This climate and energy legislation included a number of provisions intended to help the U.S. reduce energy use through various energy efficiency measures. | |
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| 2009-07-01 | |
| America is at an energy crossroad. As a nation, we are dependent on fossil fuels at a time of growing demand and dwindling supply. Meanwhile, fossil fuel use continues to impose massive environmental and economic costs. Now our country must choose between paying to continue the status quo and investing in a new energy future. | |
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| 2009-04-20 | |
| The President's budget has many benefits, both financial and environmental, for Washington State. In this report, Environment Washington has analyzed the budget and highlighted the areas in the state that stand to receive the biggest boost. | |
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| 2008-12-02 | |
| America’s Economic Future Must Be Built On a Foundation Of Clean Energy New Report Lays out Blueprint for Economic Recovery and Environmental Protection | |
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| 2007-11-15 | |
| States are leading the way toward a new energy future that is healthier for the environment and America’s economy. Over the past decade, states have enacted a variety of policies to encourage more efficient use of energy, increase the use of clean renewable energy, and reduce the environmental impact of energy use. | |
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| 2007-09-10 | |
| America has the technological know-how and the resources to move away from dependence on oil and other fossil fuels and toward a cleaner, more secure New Energy Future. | |
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| 2005-09-07 | |
| Rising oil prices are pinching the American economy. And, if many oil industry analysts are correct, prices won’t be coming back down any time soon. Indeed, it appears that the era of “cheap oil†may well be over. | |
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| 2005-08-09 | |
| The current crisis in our energy system is the result of decades of bad decisions: the decision to unleash an unconstrained boom in natural gas-fired power plant construction during the 1990s that has since contributed to price spikes throughout the economy; the decision to allow aging coal-fired power plants to continue to operate under outdated emission standards; the decision to subsidize fossil and nuclear fuels at the expense of renewable power and energy efficiency. | |
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| 2004-01-08 | |
| In response to the energy crisis of 2000-2001, Washington state policy makers rushed to approve and encourage the construction of natural gas power plants. This dash to a "solution" could have dangerous effects on the state’s long-term energy stability. By relying so heavily on one fuel source, the state risks setting itself up for another energy crisis in the near future. The outlook for natural gas is troubling, and Washington should be working to diversify its energy mix. | |
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| 2003-06-15 | |
| Energy efficiency and wind power can provide major economic development benefits for Washington state and help ensure a reliable and affordable electricity supply. Tapping our efficiency and wind potential will create jobs, generate revenue for landowners, increase local tax revenues, and save water. | |
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| 2003-02-11 | |
| As Washington’s demand for power continues to grow and national energy markets struggle for stability, Washington state officials have the opportunity for a fundamental reassessment of long-term energy policy. We can now choose renewable resources and energy efficiency improvements to meet our power needs while reducing pollution, boosting reliability, and improving our economy. | |
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