The months of August through October are likely to bring little let-up from the warmer-than-normal temperatures that have settled across most of the United States, WSI forecasters said last week.
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Natural Gas, Nuclear Touted in Republican Climate Bill
Republican Sens. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and Richard Burr of North Carolina have introduced a climate change bill that touts the use of natural gas and nuclear energy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Climate Change Bill in Limbo
Tripartisan climate change legislation, which was scheduled to be unveiled last Monday, hung in limbo after Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina — the only Republican sponsor of the legislation — withdrew his support due to the Senate leadership’s plan to place immigration ahead of climate change on the Senate calendar.
Climate Change Bill in Limbo After Graham’s Departure
Tripartisan climate change legislation, which was scheduled to be unveiled Monday, hung in limbo after Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina — the only Republican sponsor of the legislation — withdrew due to the Senate leadership’s plan to place immigration ahead of climate change on the Senate calendar.
Climate Change Bill in Limbo After Graham’s Departure
Tripartisan climate change legislation, which was scheduled to be unveiled Monday, hung in limbo after Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina — the only Republican sponsor of the legislation — withdrew due to the Senate leadership’s plan to place immigration ahead of climate change on the Senate calendar.
North Carolina Regulators Approve Piedmont Conservation Plan
The North Carolina Utilities Commission on Monday approved conservation programs proposed by Piedmont Natural Gas. The utility will be allowed to recover up to $1.275 million in rates to fund three conservation programs.
FERC May Issue ‘New Test’ for Market-Based Storage Rates This Week
FERC is scheduled to take action with respect to its natural gas storage policy at this week’s agency meeting, possibly issuing a “new test” for determining whether a storage developer should be granted market-based rates for its facility, according to an industry source.
Bush Calls for More LNG Terminals, Access to ANWR
President Bush, speaking at a construction machinery plant in North Carolina Monday, called for increased construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and the opening of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas drilling.
Coastal Senators Seek Review of Projected Cost for OCS Oil, Gas Inventory
Republican Sens. Mel Martinez of Florida and Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina have called on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to review the projected cost of carrying out an inventory of oil and natural gas resources in the federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
Judge Dismisses Complaint against Duke Energy over Round Trip Trades
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina dismissed a consolidated class action lawsuit against Duke Energy that alleged breach of fiduciary duty related to the company’s retirement savings plan and the impact on Duke Energy common stock by the company’s disclosure of 89 round-trip gas and power trades.