Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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Energy Myth
Myth: The Industry sector is the largest emitter of energy related greenhouse gases.
Fact: According to the United States Department of Energy, the residential and commercial sector make up 39% of energy related carbon dioxide emissions, followed by transportation at 34% and industry at 27%.
Energy Events
National Clean Energy Summitt 2010, Sep 7th
Today Senator Reid announced the National Clean Energy Summit 2010. The Summit will take place on September 7, 2010 at the Cox Pavilion at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Reid was joined on a conference call announcing the Summit by John Podesta, president of the Center for American Progress Fund and Neal Smatresk, President of UNLV. Nevada is a leader in clean and renewable energy projects on track to become a net energy exporting state and therefore ideal to host the National Clean Energy Summit. UNLV, in particular, is working toward a clean energy economy by building energy efficient buildings on its camps and offering a minor in clean energy studies to its students.
Energizing America: Facts for Addressing Energy Policy, Sep 9th
Come hear John Felmy,Chief Economist of the American Petroleum Institute speak to the Henderson Development Association.
Felmy has more than 25 years exerience in energy, economic and environmental analysis. He received his bachelors and masters degrees in economics from the Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Maryland.
John is a member of several professional associations including the American Economics Association and the International Association for Energy Economics.
September 9, 2020 @ Noon
Green Valley Ranch Casino, Grand Events Center
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
$30 for chamber members, $40 for non-members
Reservation and pre-payment by Monday, Sept. 13 to the chamber.(702)565-8951
Energy Forum News
EPA's High-Wire Act on Carbon Controls
EPA Administrator, Lisa Jackson is caught between powerful forces as she tries to balance regulation versus legislation to cut carbon emissions.
With Hill Hopes for Climate Bill Dashed, Advocates Circle Wagons at EPA
Environmental groups are now pursuing stricter climate regulations through the EPA. But is there adequate information and technology to support the enactment of new regulations?
U.S. Saw Drill Ban Killing Many Jobs
The administration knew that the moratorium would cost 23,000 jobs but still made the decision to do so at a time when America can ill-afford to lose jobs.
Duration Of Drilling Moratorium Angers All Sides
The drilling moratorium is devastating to the livelihoods of oil rig workers in the Gulf of Mexico, and is it even necessary?
America Deserves a Better Energy Plan
America needs an energy plan that doesn't raise taxes and expands domestic energy exploration that could create an estimated 160,000 jobs by 2030 and yield an additional $1.7 trillion in government revenues.