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Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) last Tuesday introduced an energy and climate change bill that he said would focus on vehicle efficiency and energy efficiency to decrease national energy consumption 11%, slice foreign oil consumption by nearly 40%, reduce average residential electric bills 15% and cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 20% by 2030.

Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) on Tuesday introduced an energy and climate change bill that he said would focus on vehicle efficiency and energy efficiency to decrease national energy consumption 11%, slice foreign oil consumption by nearly 40%, reduce average residential electric bills 15% and cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 20% by 2030.

Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) plans to introduce a “practical” energy and climate change bill Monday (June 7) that seeks to cut the nation’s energy usage and carbon dioxide emissions significantly over the next two decades.

Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) plans to introduce a “practical” energy and climate change bill next Monday that seeks to cut the nation’s energy usage and carbon dioxide emissions significantly over the next two decades.

Richard Kinder, the CEO of midstream giant Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (KMP), told financial analysts last week that “no matter how you cut the candy, you’re going to have natural gas as the fossil fuel of choice in the United States.”

Richard Kinder, the CEO of midstream giant Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (KMP), told financial analysts late Wednesday that “no matter how you cut the candy, you’re going to have natural gas as the fossil fuel of choice in the United States.”

Richard A. Varela, previously executive director of the Railroad Commission of Texas, has been tapped as executive vice president (EVP) of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO). Varela, an engineer and 40-year veteran of the oil and gas industry, “understands the regulatory, political and economic challenges we independents face,” said TIPRO President Walter “Tad” Mayfield. Varela will assume his duties Jan. 4. Donna Warndof also was promoted to vice president of public affairs. Warndof currently serves as interim EVP and has been the association’s director of public affairs for three years. TIPRO has more than 2,000 members and represents independent producers and royalty owners.

Appearing before the U.S. Supreme Court last Tuesday, Connecticut Attorney General (AG) Richard Blumenthal suggested that the court modify the more stringent Mobile-Sierra doctrine to make it more accommodating for noncontracting third parties to challenge contract rate cases. The court’s ruling could have far-reaching ramifications for the sanctity of electricity and natural gas contracts.

Appearing before the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal suggested that the court modify the more stringent Mobile-Sierra doctrine to make it more accommodating for noncontracting third parties to challenge contract rate cases. The court’s ruling could have far-reaching ramifications for the sanctity of electricity and natural gas contracts.