Category: Energy Bill

British Pubs in Crisis as Closures Accelerate

April 11, 2023
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The rate of pubs shutting down is accelerating at a faster rate than immediately after the end of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to new figures. Government data indicate a significant surge in pub closures, with 51 shutting down each month during the first financial quarter of 2023. In 2022, after the UK emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns,…

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House Passes Sweeping Energy Bill; Schumer Says ‘Dead-on-Arrival’ in Senate

March 30, 2023
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The House of Representatives passes a bill, 225–204, on March 30 that seeks to lower energy costs for Americans. Four Democrats voted in favor of the measure. The bill, introduced by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), would, among other things, increase American energy production, reduce regulatory burdens, repeal the natural gas tax, increase the…

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Capitol Report: Pentagon Says Russia Intentionally Downs US Drone; Pentagon Raises Likelihood of Alien Life

March 15, 2023
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The United States reveals whether it believes Russia’s latest downing of a U.S. drone was intentional or not, as Moscow vows to recover the drone’s debris likely containing classified technology. House Republicans are trying to find solutions to the border crisis. But House Democrats say they’re going about it wrong. Republicans are unveiling an energy…

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Labor’s New Energy Price Cap Will Drive Prices up and Alienate Investors, Opposition Leader Warns

December 14, 2022
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Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has warned the federal Labor government’s plan to impose a cap on gas and coal price will only exacerbate energy prices and push away investors, contrary to what the centre-left government has promised. As the parliament is recalled to vote on the bill on Dec. 15, Labor’s energy relief plan…

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Victoria Labor Announces Payments to Save on Energy Bills

May 2, 2022
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The Victorian Labor Government has announced a new $250 (US$176.4) one-off payment for all Victorian households as part of the new Power Saving Bonus program for energy bills. “This is a great opportunity for Victorians to save money, ease the cost of living, and cut their energy bills,”  the Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews said. Under…

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Pennsylvania’s Energy Bills Could Rise by $1,150 Annually by Joining RGGI: Expert

June 9, 2021
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Senate Bill 119 (SBL 119), which seeks to prevent Pennsylvania’s governor from advocating for membership in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) framework agreement, is awaiting a final vote. The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee (ERE) approved the bill on April 27. However, the governor will veto SBL 119 if it passes, said…

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