Senators push leaders on extending wind tax credit
A bipartisan group of 10 senators asked the chamber’s leaders to move legislation that would extend a wind-energy tax credit beyond 2012, saying the provision has helped foster the industry’s growth in the United States. More »
BLM proposes scaling back oil shale, tar sands development
The Bureau of Land Management on Friday proposed scaling back a George W. Bush-era plan to lease Western lands for development of oil shale and tar sands. More »
Revenue-sharing controversy sinks bill to boost offshore drilling safety
Legislation that would boost offshore drilling safety was thrown into limbo today, after senators clashed over a plan to give coastal states a greater share of federal revenues for energy produced near their beaches. More »
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