Archived News 2003
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Energy Bill Stops in Senate
11/26/2003
After nearly three months of negotiations and dealmaking, Congress is giving up on energy legislation for this year, falling two Senate votes short of sending a bill to President Bush.
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Senate Defeat of Lieberman-McCain Climate Change Bill Is a Victory for the Economy, Affordable Energy
10/30/2003
Paul C. Oakley, Executive Director of the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE), issued the following statement on today’s Senate vote on the Lieberman-McCain climate change bill (S. 139):
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CARE Urges Senators to Consider New Climate Study
10/29/2003
With floor debate expected this week on S. 139, the McCain-Lieberman “Climate Stewardship Act of 2003,” I wanted to call to your attention a new groundbreaking analysis that disputes the widespread claim that there has been significant global warming during the late 20 century.
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Energy Bill Must Get a Vote In the Senate
11/21/2003
“The Energy Policy Act conference report (H.R. 6) received an overwhelming vote of approval in the House of Representatives and enjoys the support of a bipartisan majority of Senators. It deserves to have an up or down vote in the Senate as quickly as possible.
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Agreement on Energy Bill Brings America Closer to Energy Security
11/15/2003
November 14, 2003 - Washington, DC - Paul C. Oakley, Executive Director of the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE), issued the following statement on the energy bill agreement announced today:
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CARE Says "Don't Go Home Until Energy Legislation is Passed"
11/13/2003
In an effort to turn up the heat on the House and Senate, the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) has launched a communication campaign to encourage the final passage of long awaited comprehensive energy legislation. On Tuesday, November 11th CARE sent a fax to all House and Senate offices encouraging them not to "go home before passing the energy bill."
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CARE Letter States Position on Key Conference Issues in Energy Bill
9/26/2003
This letter was sent by Paul Oakley, the Executive Director of the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) to all House and Senate conferees on H.R. 6 the Energy Policy Act of 2003, outlining CARE positions on various key conference issues and urging the adoption of a balanced and effective conference agreement on this important energy legislation.
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President's Speech Shows Support for Clear Skies Act and New Source Review Changes
9/16/2003
At a coal-based power plant, President Bush discussed his Clear Skies Initiative and changes in New Source Review.
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CARE Letter Urges Senators to Oppose Climate Stewardship Act
9/14/2003
On behalf of the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) I urge you to oppose S. 139, the McCain-Lieberman “Climate Stewardship Act of 2003,” which would impose extreme Kyoto-like greenhouse gas emissions controls - particularly caps on CO2 emissions - on electric power plants. This harmful legislation would threaten American jobs and the economy, dramatically increase energy costs for families and businesses, and put reliable energy supplies at risk.
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Final New Source Review Rule Will End Uncertainty and Promote Energy Efficiency
9/12/2003
Today’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling to clarify New Source Review regulations governing power plant improvements provides the direction and certainty that electricity generators have lacked for many years.
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CARE Letters to Senate and House State Position on Multi-Emissions Legislation
8/2/2003
This letter was sent by Paul Oakley, the Executive Director of the Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) to all members of the U.S. Senate stating CARE's position on proposed multi-emission legislation. A version of the letter was also sent to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives where it is expected that similar legislation will be introduced.
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Senate Approves Energy Bill but Long Way from Final Passage
8/1/2003
WASHINGTON - Senate approval of a far-reaching energy bill isn't the last word on developing a new national energy agenda.
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CARE Letter Urges Senators to Reject Energy Bill Ammendments
7/21/2003
This letter was sent to all members of the U.S. Senate in anticipation of the Senate resuming consideration of S. 14, the Energy Policy Act.
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DOE Names Regional Partners to Explore Best Approaches for Sequestering Greenhouse Gases
7/15/2003
New, national network of state agencies, universities, and private companies to help determine best approaches for capturing and storing greenhouse gases.
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DOE Focuses New Mercury Control Projects on Longer-Duration Tests
7/11/2003
With the nation's coal-burning utilities facing the prospect of first-time controls on mercury emissions, the Department of Energy is turning its attention to longer-term, large-scale tests of the most promising control technologies.
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CARE Ads Urge Rejection of Harmful Energy Bill Amendments
6/12/2003
The Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) is using radio and print advertising to promote its opposition to harmful amendments to the national energy bill currently being considered by the U.S. Senate.
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CARE Letter to Senate Leaders Urges Energy Bill without Mandates
6/2/2003
America is at a crossroads. For too long we have been without an effective energy plan that ensures our energy security and economic vitality.
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CARE Letter Calls for Energy Legislation without Harmful Amendments
5/8/2003
As the Senate begins consideration of S. 14, the Energy Policy Act of 2003, CARE is deeply concerned about proposed amendments that would restrict energy supplies, increase energy costs, and threaten American jobs and the economy.
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House Passage of a National Energy Bill Brings America One Step Closer to a More Secure Future
4/11/2003
Today’s passage of the ‘Energy Policy Act of 2003’ by the House brings the country one step closer to a more secure energy future.
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“Clean Air Planning Act of 2003” -- Too Much at Too Great a Cost
4/10/2003
“The ‘Clean Air Planning Act of 2003’ introduced this week by Sen. Tom Carper contains many of the same flaws found in last year’s ‘Clean Power Act’ introduced by Sen. Jim Jeffords, and it would have similar undesirable consequences for America’s economy and energy future.
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Whitfield-Boucher "Clean Coal Act" Essential to America's Energy Independence
3/14/2003
“With concern over foreign energy supplies mounting and America’s demand for energy expected to increase sharply in the coming years, we must take steps today to promote the use of more domestic energy resources. The Whitfield-Boucher bill represents a significant step in this direction.
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DOE Announces FutureGen - Pollution Free Power Plant of the Future
2/28/2003
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a Presidential initiative to build "FutureGen," a $1 billion project that will lead to the world's first emission-free plant to produce electricity and hydrogen from coal while capturing greenhouse gases.
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CARE Letter Urges House Support for Current Energy Legislation
2/24/2003
With gasoline prices continuing to show extreme volatility across the country and an ongoing weak economy exacting a toll on families and businesses, there is no better time for Congress to focus on ways to increase our domestic energy supply by adopting a sound national energy plan.
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Jeffords’ Multi-Emissions Bill Puts America at Risk
2/13/2003
“With our economy showing few signs of recovery and America edging ever closer to war with Iraq, Senator Jeffords’ multi-emissions bill would put our economy and energy security at even greater risk.
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New Study Provides Insight Into Environmental Policy Debate
2/1/2003
Policy makers have a new tool available to them as they consider regulatory actions that may limit the use of coal to generate electricity.
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CARE Welcomes 108th Congress
1/28/2003
This letter was sent from CARE to all members of the U.S. House and Senate pointing out that the national challenges of protecting America and revitalizing our economy cannot be successfully addressed without the guarantee of affordable and reliable energy. Consequently, it is imperative that Congress adopt comprehensive national energy legislation at the earliest opportunity.
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CARE Applauds DOE’s New Clean Coal Projects
1/17/2003
CARE applauds the Bush Administration’s commitment to a secure energy future through affordable, reliable and increasingly clean electricity from coal.
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