Energy on backburner, but pipeline possibilities aplenty
April 17, 2013 By Lisa Bontempo
With the consuming focus on sequestration and the federal budget, energy issues appear to be a low priority…
Read More What the candidates said about energy in last night’s debate
October 4, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Jobs. Taxes. The economy. Health care. Those were the topics on the agenda for the first of three…
Read More How will Obama, Democratic majority impact propane industry?
January 1, 2009 By Brian Richesson
How will Barack Obama and a Democratic majority impact the propane industry?
Read More Obama assembles cabinet ready to address energy, climate-change issues
January 1, 2009 By Lisa Bontempo and LP Gas
Obama assembles cabinet ready to address energy, climate-change issues.
Read More Electric co-ops seek, gain support
June 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Rural electric cooperatives (RECs) have not missed a beat in protecting their interests before Congress this session. The non-profit RECs, through the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA) and their 900 member cooperatives, continue to be effective lobbyists for their cause.
Read More Energy bill again fails to win support
June 1, 2004 By LP Gas
After failing to get the Senate to approve the comprehensive Energy Policy Act, supporters introduced a smaller package in hopes it would allay fears of reluctant senators about increasing the budget deficit.
Read More Tanking Out
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Propane got a unique boost in visibility as a viable alternative fuel just in time for a rejuvenated debate by government officials for a national energy policy.
Read More Energy plan promises lots of goodies
September 1, 2001 By LP Gas
The plan for a new national energy policy that passed the House before the August congressional recess provides a series of tax breaks, increased assistance for low-income households, mandates on government and grant programs. It combines the works of four House committees with various jurisdictions over energy policy.
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