Dec

19

Bush Signs Energy Bill

Category: Big Oil, Energy Conservation, Government Legislation | 1 Comment

President Bush signed Energy Bill H. R. 6 today, one day after the House voted for the bill 314-100.
Associated Press writer, H. JOSEF HEBERT, reported: "The legislation increases the federal standard automakers must meet to an industry wide 35 mpg for passengers cars, SUVs and small trucks. The standard for cars today is 27.5 mpg […]

Dec

7

House Approves Big Energy Bill

Category: Auto Fuel Economy, Big Oil, Government Legislation, Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

 I’m not sure how big the energy bill is except that it is a step in the right direction. Reversing tax breaks for Big Oil is a plus. I’ve pulled some quotes and made comments:
"We will send our energy dollars to the Midwest, not the Middle East," countered House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, referring to the […]