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Recurring GOP bill updated to include wind tax credit phaseout

Nick Juliano, E&E reporter • • Posted 2013-05-27 15:10:50

A House Republican has updated his recurring energy bill this year to include a phaseout of a key renewable energy tax credit, marking the first inclusion in formal legislation of an idea the wind industry floated last year. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) introduces his “no more excuses” energy bill every Congress, outlining a lengthy wish list of policies for oil, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy, including calls to allow expanded oil drilling on federal lands and waters and to extend targeted renewable electricity and alternative fuel tax credits. [ read more … ]

BLM approves major project that critics say threatens Calif. condors

Scott Streater, E&E reporter • • Posted 2013-05-27 15:11:08

The Obama administration announced today it has granted final approval of the Alta East Wind Project in Southern California that includes a first-ever authorization allowing the project proponent to injure or kill an endangered condor during the 30-year life of the project. The Bureau of Land Management’s announcement that it has approved a record of decision (ROD) and plans to issue a right of way grant authorizing the 153-megawatt project touched off a wave of concern among environmental groups, who fear that authorizing the “take” of a California condor could set a dangerous precedent. [ read more … ]

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	May 27, 2013
Recurring GOP bill updated to include wind tax credit phaseout Nick Juliano, E&E reporter • • Posted 2013-05-27 15:10:50 A House Republican has updated his recurring energy bill this year to include a phaseout of a key renewable energy tax credit, marking the first inclusion in formal legislation of an idea the wind industry floated last year. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) introduces his “no more excuses” energy bill every Congress, outlining a lengthy wish list of policies for oil, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy, including calls to allow expanded oil drilling on federal lands and waters and to extend targeted renewable electricity and alternative fuel tax credits. [ read more … ] BLM approves major project that critics say threatens Calif. condors Scott Streater, E&E reporter • • Posted 2013-05-27 15:11:08 The Obama administration announced today it has granted final approval of the Alta East Wind Project in Southern California that includes a first-ever authorization allowing the project proponent to injure or kill an endangered condor during the 30-year life of the project. The Bureau of Land Management’s announcement that it has approved a record of decision (ROD) and plans to issue a right of way grant authorizing the 153-megawatt project touched off a wave of concern among environmental groups, who fear that authorizing the “take” of a California condor could set a dangerous precedent. [ read more … ] Note: News clips provided do not necessarily reflect the views of coalition or its member governors.
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