BLM lifts moratorium on solar energy applications
Today the Bureau of Land Management announced the lifting of its moratorium on solar energy applications. More.
High gas prices equate to higher public support for oil exploration, Pew survey finds
The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press has released a nationwide study finding that "amid record gas prices, public support for greater energy exploration is spiking." More.
Iraq's no-bid contracts delayed
Yesterday, the widely anticipated announcement of the winners to Iraq's no-bid contracts was delayed. More.
Warrantless wiretap votes equal dollars from Telecom PAC
Telecom political action groups gave twice as much money to Democrats who switched from opposing to supporting legal amnesty to Telecoms that aided the government's warrantless wiretapping program. More.
U.S. freezes solar energy projects
The Bureau of Land Management has struck a blow to the alternative energy industry. More.
San Diego County Water Authority reacts
Yesterday the San Diego County Water Authority had a busy day. More.
The U.S. Energy Department releases its long-term market report
The U.S. Energy Department has released its Annual Energy Outlook 2008 report. The AEO report, prepared by the Energy Information Administration, presents long-term projections of energy supply, demand, and prices through 2030. More.
Iraq's no bid contracts need scrutinizing
Iraq's no bid oil contracts are being scrutinized by a group of Democrats. More.
Hands off the cell phone or pay the fine
Hands off the cell phone or pay the fine is expressed in a San Diego Union Tribune article written by staff writer Pauline Repard. She presents the difference in rules for teens and adults and points out how ironic it is that legally adult drivers are not barred from sending text messages even though they are barred from talking on the phone while driving.
Solar credits get no help from addict-in-chief's latest energy plan
The Senate Republicans have managed to defeat the renewal of the critical solar energy credits six times now. More.
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