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GAO may file suit over energy papers (LA Times)

GAO demands Bush surrender Cheney records (Wash. Post)

Texan named top energy regulator (Houston Chronicle)

Decision near on air rule review (LA Times)

Poor face debts to utilities (MSNBC)

FERC Chief to resign within weeks (Houston Chronicle)

The Energy crisis that wasn't (Christian Science Monitor)

Time of day electricity pricing (ABCnews.com)

Cheney rebuffs GAO's records request (Wash. Post)

McCain, Lieberman urge greenhouse gas curb (Wash. Post)

Energy crisis? What energy crisis? (USA Today)

Bush allies rip energy plan (Chicago Tribune)

GOP shocked by attempt to block Navy from paying Cheney's power bill (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) 

Abraham says supply, not conservation is key (SF Chronicle)

Bush's Latest 'My Way or the Highway' Message (Sun Sentinel)

An Energy Balance (Miami Herald)

House Panel Speeds Work on Energy Bill (Wash. Post)

Cheney Goes on Energy Blitz (Baltimore Sun)

Senate Okays Drilling in Eastern Gulf (Houston Chronicle)

Bush Plan Losing Steam as Crisis Fears Wane (Miami Herald) 

Commentary

Big oil, little public (Denver Post)

The right balance on Alaskan refuge (Boston Globe)

Leave those SUVs alone (National Review)

Children of the Com (National Review)

Shedding light on Cheney (Boston Globe)

Unbalanced energy bill (Providence Journal)

Energy crisis shows no planning (Newsday)

House ANWR vote careless, high-priced (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Senate needs to refine the plan (Dallas Morning News)

A last refuge from oil rigs (The Oregonian)

Leave the Arctic Alone (SF Chronicle)

After the 'energy crisis' (Wash. Post)

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House Okays Arctic Drilling
The US House has passed President Bush's comprehensive energy bill including provisions allowing oil and gas production in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.

Abraham's World of Energy
Gazing into his solar-powered, recycled crystal ball, Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham describes his vision for the future world of energy. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.

Alternative Energy Portal
An extensive, well-structured portal for all aspects of the alternative/renewable energy industry. Major sections devoted to industry research, resources, subjects, sectors and more. Compiled by Air Quality Guide Ted Saad.

Energy & Environment
A portal page focused on the environmental impact of the energy industry and on the ways to make the power generation cleaner and safer for the environment. Compiled by Energy Guide Andre Titarenko.

Bush's Energy Directives to EPA
The National Energy Policy proposed by President Bush included these directives to the Environmental Protection Agency. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.

Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Ratings
Should the efficiency standard for air conditioners be improved 20 or 30 percent? Which standard would be in the best interest of consumers, asks Consumer Advocacy Guide Nicolette Parisi.

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.

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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