Topic: Alternative Energy – Big Oil Execs Grilled by House Committee

With gas prices on a seemingly exponential rise, executives from five of the biggest oil companies were brought before the Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming Tuesday and questioned about soaring prices and record profits. When asked about what needs to be done to lower energy costs, Robert Malone, chairman of BP America, [...]

Consumer Federation of America: The RFS and Ethanol Help Consumers(oil prices)

It is critical for policy makers to shine a spotlight on the industry so it does not cut back on refinery runs to tighten the market, and they need to ensure that the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, is implemented vigorously since it emphasizes the two key long-term elements that can help consumes escape [...]

Oil’s Fuzzy Math: Prices Skyrocket Despite Modest Growth in Demand- About: oil prices

Geological and political factors led to a decline in production in some of the world’s largest oil-producing countries in 2007, including Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela. Crude oil production also increased in several countries, including Angola, Brazil, and Canada (the latter mainly through tar-sands mining). In March 2008, world oil prices [...]

Oil & Gas Firm Drilling Further – CNNMoney.com- Oil and Gas News

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Interview with Tria Case from the Center for Sustainable Energy at …- Topic: Alternative Energy

Department of Energy, the Mayor’s office of Sustainability in Long Term Planning and the New York City Economical Development Corporation in the Solar City’s Partnership. Department of Energy under their new Solar City Initiative and were designated as one of 13 solar cities across the country . So we’ve actually already purchased renewable energy credits [...]

Government warns of $4 per gallon gas

It is finally here and the local media is picking up on the surging price of fuel. Thank you Sun Journal my home town newspaper.
By Doug Fletcher , Sun Journal Staff Editor
Thursday, March 13, 2008
On the same day the price of oil set a new intraday trading record – topping $110 per barrel – the [...]

Military planners factor $225 a barrel crude

Yep, folks at the Pentagon seem to be on target for the long term. $225 crude will be factored in on all their planning for equipment and operational planning. Our government know the score and is already planning for the futre.
The smart move is that we should also. I leave $225 crude to your imagination [...]

Less Gas in Your Gas

Mainers have you noticed that your gas prices are going up? AND you are actually paying more for less. Next fill-up look closely at the pump. Most likely you will see a sticker announcing that you are buying gas with 10% ethanol.
Why am I upset? Well the pump price did not go down but the [...]

Hello! I’ve got help on Fuel

December 5
Save Money on Fuel  – Burn Less Save More
 
 This has been my message all along. I attended the diesel price meeting on Saturday last – I posted  that fuel oil is at an all time high.
My FFT Fuel-Saver gives up to 20% savings in fuel oil and 10 to 30% savings in your automobile. [...]

California Sues EPA in Attempt to Tighten Car Emission Rules

November 12, 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The state of California sued the federal government last week, insisting that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency quit stalling and issue a waiver that will authorize the state to enforce its emission standards on cars and other light vehicles, the L.A. Times reported.
The state-adopted standards seek to cut California [...]