Archived News
2002
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President Recognizes Need to Reform New Source Review Program
11/22/2002
Washington, DC - November 22, 2002 - "The Bush administration’s intent to revise New Source Review rules is welcome recognition that reform of the existing regulations is needed.
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Energy Bill Passage Must Be a Top Priority in 2003
11/14/2002
Washington, DC — It is regrettable that after investing so much time and effort during the past 18 months to develop a comprehensive energy bill the Congress will adjourn this year with passage of this important legislation falling just short of the finish line.
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Clean Coal Power Now Serving Jacksonville, Florida
10/14/2002
DOE, Local Officials Commemorate One of World's Cleanest Coal Plants; Awards Begin Coming from Power Publications
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Congress Gets Final Notice: Energy Bill Is “Past Due”
9/5/2002
Washington, DC - As the House and Senate return to Washington from the August recess, the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) is sending each member of Congress a notice that warns comprehensive energy legislation is past due.
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CARE Letter to Energy Bill Conferees
8/7/2002
This letter was sent by Paul Oakley, the Executive Director of the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) to all Representatives and Senators participating in the joint conference attempting to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of energy legislation.
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CARE Responds to Article in The Economist Magazine
7/11/2002
The July issue of The Economist magazine featured an article calling coal-based electricity "Environmental Enemy No. 1" when it comes to "making economic growth greener." The article misleads the reader to believe that coal harms the environment while contributing little to economic growth:
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Jeffords’ "Clean Power Act" Dangerous Step Backwards for America's Energy Security
6/27/2002
Washington, DC - "Despite the extremely close vote, today’s favorable reporting of the ‘Clean Power Act’ by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee represents a dangerous step backwards for America’s energy security.
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CARE Promotes Opposition to Clean Power Act
6/24/2002
The Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) is promoting its opposition to the so called "Clean Power Act" through radio and print ads in the Capital area. The proposed legislation, S. 556, will impose excessive emissions cuts that will drive up electricity prices and threaten the reliability of our electric system.
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CARE Letter Opposes "Clean Power Act"
6/5/2002
During the next few weeks the Environment and Public Works Committee is expected to conduct a mark-up of S. 556, the "Clean Power Act," introduced by Chairman Jeffords. On behalf of the more than 75,000 businesses and millions of workers and energy consumers represented by the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE), I urge you to oppose this troubling legislation.
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Americans Say Congress Should Pass New Energy Plan To Strengthen National Security
5/1/2002
More than 8 of 10 Americans want Congress to pass comprehensive energy legislation now in order to ensure stable energy supplies and strengthen national security. These findings come as a House-Senate Conference Committee is being appointed to resolve differences in House- and Senate-passed energy bills.
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Senate Passes Energy Bill, House-Senate Conference Next
4/26/2002
WASHINGTON - The Senate passed an energy bill Thursday and directs more use of ethanol, but rejects the Bush administration proposal to develop oil in an Arctic wildlife refuge.
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Energy Plan One Step Closer to Reality - CARE Statement
4/26/2002
Washington, DC - “The diverse membership of CARE is pleased that the Senate has concluded its deliberations and passed comprehensive national energy legislation. Senate passage of this bill brings America one step closer to a much-needed national energy plan.
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Study Shows Economic Impact of Coal Based Electricity
4/25/2002
Using abundant U.S. coal reserves to generate electricity creates economic empowerment for millions of American businesses and working families. That is the finding of a new study by a team of economists working at Pennsylvania State University.
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NMA speaks on behalf of Clean Coal Technology
4/24/2002
On April 30th, Connie Holmes, Sr. Vice President of Policy at NMA, spoke about clean coal technology and the recently passed energy bill on a webcast of Energy News Live.
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CARE Letter Renewing Call for Energy Legislation
4/11/2002
The Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) urges the Senate to complete consideration of comprehensive energy legislation.
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CARE Talking Points for Energy Legislation
3/10/2002
CARE has issued talking points to be included in correspondence with Senators related to current Energy Legislation.
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CARE: President’s Climate Plan Will Promote Access to Affordable, Reliable Energy While Accelerating Environmental Progress
2/15/2002
Washington, DC - President Bush’s emissions policy will continue to promote America’s access to affordable and reliable supplies of energy while accelerating progress in improving air quality. The diverse membership of CARE is particularly encouraged by his decision not to impose unreasonable and onerous targets and timetables for emissions reductions, as have been found in some proposals offered in Congress.
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CARE Letter Supports Clean Coal Incentives
2/12/2002
During tomorrow's scheduled consideration of energy tax proposals, I urge the Senate Finance Committee to include the incentives for the construction of advanced clean coal technologies at existing and new power generation facilities contained in the February 11 Chairman's mark. The broad and diverse membership of the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) particularly encourages your support of these critically important tax incentives.
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CARE Renews Call for Passage of National Energy Legislation
1/28/2002
WASHINGTON, DC - January 28, 2002 - The Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) today renews its call for the passage of comprehensive national energy legislation. To help make our case to lawmakers, we are launching a new radio and print advertising campaign and distributing a letter to every member of Congress as they return to Washington.
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CARE Launches New Advertising Campaign
1/25/2002
WASHINGTON, DC - January 25, 2002 - The Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) is launching a new advertising campaign in the Washington, DC area.
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