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The political debate over developing and deploying biomass, hydro-electric, geothermal, and tidal power facilities, including where facilities should be sited, who should regulate them, how they should be integrated in the nation’s electricity portfolio, and who should pay for them until they can become market-competitive.

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Affordability a key factor in pushing mass electricity generation from renewables.

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Cathy Zoi Talks Importance of Energy Efficiency

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Cathy Zoi of the Department of Energy discusses the importance of energy efficiency and its impact on reaching our targets.

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  • 05/19/10
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Upside-Down Politics of Ethanol

Some Democrats and Republicans find themselves in unusual territory when it comes to supporting ethanol.

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Obama Urges Both Parties to "Be Practical" on Energy

President Obama wants "bipartisan agreement" in Congress on ways to tap into both new and traditional sources of energy.

  • 02/10/10
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Hawaii Gas Tax Could Pay for Renewables

The state may add a 2 to 3 cent tax on every gallon of gasoline in order to raise $30 million for the state's renewable energy initiatives.

  • 02/04/10
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Obama, Govs Meet on Coal, Biofuels

Coal and biofuels will be the main topics at the White House today when President Obama meets with a bipartisan group of governors this afternoon.

  • 02/03/10
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EPI Ranks Iceland "Greenest" Country, Worldwide

U.S. drops 22 spots since last report.

  • 01/29/10
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Geothermal Energy Continues to Grow in U.S.

Fourteen states named for continued geothermal expansion.

  • 01/27/10
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