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• House to Consider "Energy Independence" Bill; Showdown Expected on CAFE and RPS

  On July 9, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced her intention to bring a broad "energy independence" bill, rather than a series of smaller measures, to the House floor in mid-to-late July. Prior to the July 4 recess, a number of House Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:54 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report by 7-11-07 by Article

• Markey Advances National Energy Efficiency Standards for Utilities

  On May 24, Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced two bills to encourage greater energy efficiency and reduce harmful greenhouse gases. The first bill, H.R. 2529 would set national standards for electric and gas utility efficiency; the second, H.R. 2428 would Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:53 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report by 7-11-07 by Article

• House Energy and Commerce Committee Completes Action on "Energy Package"

  On June 28, the House Energy and Commerce completed action and approved its part of a multi-title energy bill. After 17 hours of deliberation, the Committee approved the package, by a vote to 33 to 21, with three Republicans voting with the Majority. Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:53 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report by 7-11-07 by Article

• Bingaman and Specter Unveil Comprehensive Climate Bill

  Today, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) announced their plans to introduce the "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007." The bill, which is expected to be release tomorrow Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:52 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report by 7-11-07 by Article