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Governors' Wind Energy Coalition

November 30, 2012

Energy extenders hang in balance amid scant progress in budget talks

Nick Juliano, E&E reporter  •    •  Posted 2012-11-30 13:06:30

Ongoing budget negotiations between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) showed little sign of progress yesterday, leaving a suite of energy-related tax breaks hanging in the balance. Expired or expiring tax incentives for wind energy, alternative fuels, home weatherization and other activities are expected to be included as part of a broader legislative package aimed at addressing the looming spending cuts and tax hikes collectively known as the “fiscal cliff.” [ read more … ]

Southeastern U.S. hit hard after two months of less rain

Jessica Estepa, E&E reporter  •    •  Posted 2012-11-30 13:06:43

The drought continued to expand this week, with the largest increase found in the southeastern United States and Oklahoma. [ read more … ]

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