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According to a report from the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), the emission of carbon dioxide from American energy consumption in the first quarter of 2012 was its lowest in two decades. The first quarter of 2012 saw CO2 emissions of 1,340 million metric tons from energy consumption, an […]

Since Tuesday’s presidential debate, many have weighed in on significant energy policy questions posed by the audience, the moderator, and the candidates themselves. Has the current administration done enough to encourage energy production? What should be our nation’s policy on sources of power such as wind and solar? How is […]

In recent years, it has become increasingly obvious that the Sierra Club has no vision for American energy. Not only has the group actively opposed the three major sources of electricity in the United States (coal, natural gas, and nuclear), but they also have opposed solar and wind projects. That […]

According to data compiled by the World Resources Institute (WRI), the world is poised to see a boom in the construction of coal-fired power plants. In fact, the organization has identified 1,200 coal-fired plants in various stages of planning across 59 countries. Download the WRI Report Here It should come […]

On two recent occasions, labor leaders have found themselves at odds with the Sierra Club over energy policy, criticizing the group for tactics that obstruct jobs and economic development. Such actions by the Sierra Club are the subject of PACE’s recent campaign, Beyond Affordable. In Washington state, Brad Owens, President […]

The Partnership for Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) announced today that the Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA) has become its newest official partner in the ongoing fight for affordable and fair national energy policies. The Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA) is a member-owned federation of 22 electric distribution cooperatives. […]