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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 9, 2007

IRS Issues Application Guidance on $400 Million Round of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/irs-issues-application-guidance-400-million-round-clean-renewable-energy-bonds/

On April 2nd, the Internal Revenue Service issued a notice soliciting applicants for the next round of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds allocations. The CREBs program provides governmental entities, municipal and cooperatively owned utilities an incentive to develop renewable energy projects. Ultimately, an interest free financing tool, CREBs are a substitute for renewable energy production tax incentives that these entities are not able to use because of their tax exempt status. Applications must be filed by July 13, 2007.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 6, 2007

Federal Legislation Would Modify and Extend Clean Renewable Energy Bond Program

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/federal-legislation-would-modify-and-extend-clean-renewable-energy-bond-program/

Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., recently introduced the Clean Renewable Energy for Public Power Act (H.R. 1821), which would extend and reform the Clean Renewable Energy Bond program authorizing government entities, rural cooperatives and municipally-owned electric systems to issue tax-credit bonds for renewable energy projects, as a counterpart to the production tax credit available to investor-owned utilities and other renewable energy project developers.

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Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Apr 3, 2007

David Morris on WCCO’s Good Question – Why are Gas Prices so Volatile?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/david-morris-wccos-good-question-why-are-gas-prices-so-volatile/

ILSR’s Vice President, David Morris, was interviewed on WCCO’s "Good Question" segment that answered why gas prices are volatile.  Segment aired April 3, 2007 Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Mar 27, 2007

25 by ’25: Getting the Priorities Right

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/25-25-getting-priorities-right/

A recent speech by ILSR Vice President, David Morris, focuses on ways to ensure that our nation’s move to have 25 percent of our energy consumption come from renewable energy by 2025 will maximize the benefits to the communities in which these fuels are produced and harvested.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Mar 6, 2007

Growing Number of Universities Commit to Carbon Neutral Campuses

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/growing-number-universities-commit-carbon-neutral-campuses/

As of today, 111 college Presidents have signed on to an initiative, The American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, that commits their campuses to become carbon neutral. Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Mar 6, 2007

Distributed Generation Benefits Outlined in New DOE Report

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/distributed-generation-benefits-outlined-new-doe-report/

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 required that DOE, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), conduct a study of the potential benefits of cogeneration and small power production. The final report, The Potential Benefits of Distributed Generation and Rate Related Issues that May Impede Their Expansion, is now open for public comment until April 30, 2007.

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filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 5, 2007

25 by 25: Getting the Priorities Right – Speech

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/25-25-getting-priorities-right-speech/

A 2007 speech by ILSR Vice President, David Morris, presented at the 3rd National Renewable Energy Summit focuses on ways to ensure that our nation’s move to have 25 percent of our energy consumption come from renewable energy by 2025 will maximize the benefits to the communities in which these fuels are produced and harvested.  Morris said, 25 by 25, by its very nature is a quantitative goal. Thus it is not surprising that most will view the challenge primarily as how to design rules that achieve this level of output. Yet we need to take into account qualitative goals as well. We need to strive not just for more, but for better." Continue reading

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Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jan 26, 2007

Energizing Rural America: Local Ownership of Renewable Energy Production Is the Key

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/energizing-rural-america-local-ownership-renewable-energy-production-key/

This January 2007 paper by David Morris was originally published by the Center for American Progress.  This report argues that Congress must recognize the dramatic benefits of clean, renewable energy on rural communities and then ensure that the federal farm bill policies work to maximize local ownership of the rapidly expanding biofuels and wind energy industries. Numerous policy options are recommended. Continue reading

Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jan 25, 2007

David Morris on WCCO’s Good Question – Global Warming or Climate Change?

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ILSR’s Vice President, David Morris, on WCCO’s "Good Question" segment that asked Global Warming or Climate Change?  Segment aired January 25, 2007. Continue reading

Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jan 19, 2007

Energizing and Transforming Rural America With a New Agriculture and Trade Policy

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/energizing-and-transforming-rural-america-new-agriculture-and-trade-policy/

This year offers a rare historical opportunity for our nation to marry energy and agricultural policy objectives. The new 110th Congress will be revisiting the 2005 energy bill and reauthorizing the 2002 farm bill, giving congressional leaders the chance to link increased rural prosperity and energy security. Two reports released today will be useful guides.

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