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The greater sage grouse and sagebrush ecosystems across 11 western states are to receive “unprecedented support” under a joint agreement unveiled Tuesday by the departments of Interior and Agriculture.

The greater sage grouse and sagebrush ecosystems across 11 western states are to receive “unprecedented support” under a joint agreement unveiled Tuesday by the departments of Interior and Agriculture.

Touting the potential for large energy savings at relatively low costs, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) unveiled a research report Wednesday that concludes 20-30% reductions in energy consumption are possible nationally from an aggressive national energy efficiency policy. CFA Research Director Mark Cooper concluded that aggressive efficiency programs can “ensure an affordable energy future.”

Touting the potential for large energy savings at relatively low costs, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) unveiled a research report Wednesday that concludes 20-30% reductions in energy consumption are possible nationally from an aggressive national energy efficiency policy. CFA Research Director Mark Cooper concluded that aggressive efficiency programs can “ensure an affordable energy future.”

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell last week unveiled his state budget plan for fiscal 2011 in which he asked lawmakers to reconsider a proposal to impose a 5% severance tax on natural gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale.

The Senate Finance Committee Thursday unveiled an $85 billion draft jobs package that calls for the extension of a number of energy tax breaks that expired at the end of 2009.

The Senate Finance Committee Thursday unveiled an $85 billion draft jobs package that calls for the extension of a number of energy tax breaks that expired at the end of 2009.

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell on Tuesday unveiled his state budget plan for fiscal 2011 in which he asked lawmakers to reconsider a proposal to impose a 5% severance tax on natural gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale.

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell on Tuesday unveiled his state budget plan for fiscal 2011 in which he asked lawmakers to reconsider a proposal to impose a 5% severance tax on natural gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale.