Californians could soon experience a retake of the disastrous 2001 Energy Crisis if the public doesn’t get involved in making major changes to the Public Utility Reform Act of 2016 that will be taken up by the State Senate later … Continue reading
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On April 22nd, the East Bay Times published a commentary by a representative of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) calling for the deregulation of the state’s corporations by cutting back on the powers of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). … Continue reading
A never ending mess these days. I’ve got a new look and updated the service to the latest version. Maybe that will save me some grief for awhile. Sorry, but I’m way behind now due to the attack that kept … Continue reading
Here’s a state by state rundown on nuclear legislative and regulatory battles. There is also a link to recent news for the state. Contact me if you want to make additions or corrections! Alabama: Legislation: Not known Regulatory: COL: Belefonte … Continue reading
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY NETWORK 8606 Greenwood Avenue, #2 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Sustainable-energy-network@hotmail.com   News Release  435+ BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVISTS URGE U.S. SENATE TO REJECT NUCLEAR AND FOSSIL SUBSIDIES – SUPPORT EFFICIENCY/RENEWABLES; APPROACH CAP-AND-TRADE WITH CAUTION IN CLIMATE … Continue reading
San Luis Obispo County’s website | Initiative to reverse ban on nuclear plants statwide is withdrawn An initiative to lift the state’s ban on new nuclear power plants will not appear on the June 2008 ballot. State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, … Continue reading
Earth2Tech » Blog Archive Cleantech Industry Eyes Energy Bill Debates « Cleantech Industry Eyes Energy Bill Debates Written by Adena DeMonte 2 Comments Posted August 3rd, 2007 at 5:20 pm in Policy A crucial bill, soon to be debated by … Continue reading
newsobserver.com | Major holes found in renewable energy bill But many environmentalists are frustrated that the proposal includes no penalty for utilities that fail to meet the minimum requirements. At the same time, the bill caps how much utilities can … Continue reading
California lawmaker seeks vote on nuclear power | News | Bonds News | Reuters California lawmaker seeks vote on nuclear power Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:22PM EDT Email | Print | Digg | Reprints | Single Page [-] Text [+] … Continue reading
LA Daily News – Nuclear power expansion stalled Nuclear power expansion stalled BY STEVE LAWRENCE, Associated Press Article Last Updated: 06/25/2007 09:05:44 PM PDT SACRAMENTO – The failure of the federal government to open a storage site for radioactive waste … Continue reading
Wisconsin State Journal Bill would tell vets about health risks JASON STEIN 608-252-6129 jstein@madison.comFormer Army Reserve soldier Chris Kornkven never saw combat in the first Gulf War, but he believes he suffered an invisible wound. Years after serving in Saudi … Continue reading
SanLuisObispo.com | 06/06/2007 | State bill could slow Diablo Canyon relicensing State bill could slow Diablo Canyon relicensing If passed, the bill would put the power plant’s relicensing on hold until the Energy Commission completes a nuclear study By David … Continue reading
deseretnews.com | Feds urged to expand fallout compensation Feds urged to expand fallout compensation By Joe Bauman Deseret Morning News A congressman from Utah and one from Idaho have taken the first step that may result in expansion of federal … Continue reading
Senate bill would increase auto fuel standards – washingtonpost.com Senate bill would increase auto fuel standardsBy John Crawley Reuters Thursday, May 3, 2007; 7:42 PM WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Compromise legislation to significantly hike automobile fuel standards could be completed as … Continue reading
FresnoBee.com: Local: Panel rejects bill to lift nuclear ban Panel rejects bill to lift nuclear ban Assembly committee vote doesn’t deter Fresno group. By E.J. Schultz / Bee Capitol Bureau 04/17/07 04:16:02 Quick Job Search An Assembly committee on Monday … Continue reading
April 16, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Rochelle Becker, (858) 337-2703NUCLEAR REVIVAL DIES IN COMMITTEE: Bill to lift 30-year state ban defeatedToday, a controversial bill that would have allowed the construction of nuclear power plants to resume in California died in … Continue reading
FresnoBee.com: Local: Conservatives warm to climate concerns Conservatives warm to climate concerns From dams to power plants, GOP suggests its own fixes. By E.J. Schultz / Bee Capitol Bureau 04/08/07 05:58:45Quick Job Search How popular is global warming as a … Continue reading
Here’s Looking at You Chuck! Assembly Whip and sponsor of AB 719 … Continue reading
Nuclear power revisited in state / Bill would lift ban on new plants — polls show voters evenly split Nuclear power revisited in state Bill would lift ban on new plants — polls show voters evenly splitMatthew Yi, Chronicle Sacramento … Continue reading
Let’s build a nuke in our back yard Bill Walker Enviroblog = Environmental Working Grouop You’ve heard of economically depressed towns lobbying to be the site of a new prison. But who wants a nuclear reactor in the neighborhood? Fresno … Continue reading
Nuclear Power Making California Comeback? Written by Marcey Brightwell, Reporter News 10 Sacramento – Stockton – Fresno Nearly two decades after Sacramento area residents voted to close … Continue reading
Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility For Immediate Release Contact: Rochelle Becker, Executive Director 858-337-2703 LEGISLATORS MOVE TO STRIKE DOWN BAN ON NEW NUCLEAR PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA March 2, 2007 For Immediate Release Two California State Assembly members have introduced legislation to … Continue reading