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"The power supply
(generation facilities such as coal, nuclear, gas, etc) has not been able to
keep up with demand. Americans demand more power and we have not been able
to supply. Why? Talk to the environmental wackos and Democrats. They have
instituted 'road blocks' to further supply build outs, ie. new power generation
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White
House Goes Energy Efficient
"If you kids aren't watching that TV, turn it off!" Bet you've
heard that before. Now President Bush has given similar energy-saving
orders to the White House staff.
Air
Conditioner Efficiency Ratings
The
Clinton Administration adopted a 30 percent improvement in the efficiency
standard for central air conditioners. When the Bush Administration
rejected that standard for only a 20 percent improvement, several states
filed a lawsuit. Consumer Advocacy Guide Nicolette Parisi reports.
Bush
Appoints Energy 'Vampire Slayer'
Energy
Secretary Spencer Abraham is named America's energy "vampire
slayer," to rid the federal government of electricity wasting
appliances. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
Market
Manipulation?
Were
electricity prices manipulated in California? Energy Guide Andre Titarenko
offers some answers.
Price
Controls and California Energy
Economics Guide John S. Irons examines the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Some basic economics of price controls in the electricity market. Bush
Clears the Air
New
Regulations okayed by President Bush may protect the vistas of our
national parks, but they may also put the clamps on existing coal-fired
power plants. From US Government Guide Robert Longley. Solar
in San Diego - Fight Back!
Right here, right now, we can choose to quit being victims of the system.
We can install solar energy. Learn how with San Diego Guide Anne Wayman. FERC
Expands CA Power Price Limits
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
has voted to extend its California electricity "price
mitigation" plan to 10 other Western states, effective 24 hours a
day. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports. Crisis
as Opportunity
Opportunity lurks behind every crisis. As
the energy industry dribbles nimbly around government regulators, business
and consumers are finding their own sustainable solutions.
From Alternative Energy Guide Jurgen Teuwen.
The
California Energy Crisis
Did you know that California ranks 47th in
per-capita energy use among the states, according to the Energy
Information Administration? Learn more about California's powerful problem
from San Francisco North Beach Guides James Martin & Martha Bakerjian. About
Gasoline Price Update
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) posts updated gasoline prices
each week. You can compare gasoline prices in your neighborhood with EIA's
data. Join Consumer Advocacy Guide Nicolette Parisi for the most recent
price information. Electricity
Crisis Roundup - San Diego
The crisis continues - so far, one major utility (PG&E) has declared
bankruptcy leaving the others in an even more precarious situation. Energy
suppliers are threatening to quit selling to San Diego. The latest on the
power crisis from your San Diego Guide Anne Wayman. Electricity
Deregulation - An Overview
Confused about deregulation? Get a brief
history, an overview of how it works, where it's at and link to articles,
resources and discussions. Electricity
Deregulation - An Historic Perspective
Environmental Issues Guide Patricia
Michaels explains why local, state and federal
governments got out of a thriving utility business they had been in since
the 1930s.
Walking
for the Absolute Beginner
Gas prices have made hoofing it the best option? Walking Guide Wendy
Bumgardner shows you how even the lowliest couch potato can get walking.
Save your bucks and shed some pounds. Help
to Pay and Lower Energy Bills
Did you know that low-income households pay
a larger share of their income for residential energy than other
households? It's a fact and Consumer Advocacy Guide Nicolette Parisi has
some sources of assistance and advice for all energy consumers. Clean
Air or Electricity?
As California struggles with its electric
power crisis, some pundits are blaming stringent environmental
requirements as part of the problem. Is that a fair accusation? Air
Quality Guide Ted Saad offers some answers. Gas
Prices - Someone is Watching!
Keep up with how much a gallon of what
costs where with Budget Travel Guide Mark Kahler.
How
to Take Control of Your Energy
From Alternative Energy Guide Jurgen Teuwen
comes the first in a series of articles discussing how you can first save
energy and money, then protect yourself from blackouts and rising prices. Energy
Efficiency/Demand-Side Management
During
the 1970s through the early 1990s, many utility companies sought to reduce
investments in new generation plants by reducing electric power demand.
Electric Power Guide
Susan Erwin looks at why the practice has fallen by the wayside.
Time
For a Nuclear Power Comeback?
At the end of January, for the first time
in 20 years, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received preliminary
plans for construction of a new power plant. Is it just in time? Find out
with Electric
Power Guide Susan Erwin.
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