Obama working to make energy vision a reality
March 1, 2009 By Lisa Bontempo and LP Gas
President Obama is working toward making his energy vision a reality.
Read More Obama assembles cabinet ready to address energy, climate-change issues
January 1, 2009 By Lisa Bontempo and LP Gas
Obama assembles cabinet ready to address energy, climate-change issues.
Read More Democrats will enhance power by reaching 60 Senate seats
November 1, 2008 By Lisa Bontempo
Democrats will enhance their power by reaching 60 seats in the Senate.
Read More Hurdle crossed between Democrats, Republicans on drilling
October 1, 2008 By Lisa Bontempo and LP Gas
A significant hurdle is crossed between Democrats, Republicans on drilling.
Read More Season of Giving – and Passing Key Legislation
January 1, 2008 By Lisa Bontempo
Perhaps December really is the season of miracles. For the first time in more than 30 years, Congress has passed and the president has approved an increase in the corporate average fuel economy standard (CAF?) as part of the new energy law. Congress approved the measure overwhelmingly – 314-100 in the House and 88-6 in the Senate.
Read More Hanging in the balance
December 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Important issues for the propane industry are near the finish line as Congress returned in December to complete its business for the year. Will they cross the finish line or run out of gas?
Read More Fall outlook includes lengthy lineup
October 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
In a recent conversation, EIA energy analyst Dave Hinton said that unlike last year, there is no propane inventory safety net this year.
Read More Congress’ latest activities are high-energy
August 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Trying to stay updated on energy legislation this year is no small task as hundreds of legislators working through dozens of committees put their mark on what the Democratic leadership hopes will be comprehensive energy legislation.
Read More Electric co-ops seek, gain support
June 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Rural electric cooperatives (RECs) have not missed a beat in protecting their interests before Congress this session. The non-profit RECs, through the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA) and their 900 member cooperatives, continue to be effective lobbyists for their cause.
Read More Eyes wide open to degrees of change
May 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
The following issues of price gouging, war spending, climate change and homeland security are worth watching even as they impact the industry to different degrees.
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