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| As the fallout from Hurricane Katrina ratchets up what were already rapidly-rising oil prices, the National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) called on local and state officials across the country to fill the void left by the appalling lack of federal action to address America’s over-dependence on oil. | |
| BOSTON—With home heating and electricity prices expected to skyrocket this winter, the House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday, Sept. 22 that would cut utility bills for customers throughout the state, by making common appliances more energy-efficient. | |
| Massachusetts can relieve many of the problems that plague its energy infrastructure by reducing energy waste and tapping local sources of renewable energy. By using technologies that are available today, New England could shave energy consumption by at least 18 percent and reduce the region’s emissions of carbon dioxide by at least 20 percent, according to Tomorrow’s Energy Today, a report released today by the Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center and Clean Water Fund, accompanied by Worcester Mayor Lukes and City Councilor Haller. | |
| Massachusetts’ renewable electricity standard (RES) could cut pollution, save money, create jobs, and fuel a clean energy boom in Massachusetts, as in the other 24 U.S. states that have passed similar policies, according to a new report released today by Environment Massachusetts. Environment Massachusetts called on Congress to establish a national RES. | |
| BOSTON—At a meeting today in the State House, the Legislature’s Ways and Means Committee recommended passage of a bill that would make common household and commercial appliances in Massachusetts more energy-efficient, cutting utility bills for customers throughout the state. | |
| Washington, DC: Today the House of Representatives voted 241-172 to pass “The New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act” (H.R. 3221), including an amendment to establish a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES). The passage of the RES along with the package of legislation included in H.R. 3221 will make significant steps toward a cleaner and more secure energy future for the United States. | |
| BOSTON—Citing the threat of sabotage and risks posed by an aging plant with deteriorating equipment, the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG) is calling for the retirement of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth. | |
| In contrast to the misguided federal energy bill signed last week, over 20 states are leading the way toward true energy independence, having passed -- or actively considering -- important clean energy policies. | |
| First, we want to thank Gov. Romney for taking separate action to stand up for renewable energy in Massachusetts. | |
| BOSTON—At a meeting today in the State House, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities, and Energy recommended passage of a bill that would make common household and commercial appliances in Massachusetts more energy-efficient, cutting utility bills for customers throughout the state. | |
