Articles about Policy and Energy Legislation
Here you will find all of the articles about Policy and Energy Legislation published since 2002 in the State Energy Program newsletter, Conservation Update.
Feature Articles
The following list links to feature articles that deal in depth with the topic of Policy and Energy Legislation in the states.
- The Role of State Policy in Renewable Energy Development
- Putting Efficiency into Energy-Efficiency Programs: Vermont's Story
- Measuring State Energy Accomplishments
- Landmark Legislation Cleans Up Texas Air
- Energy Security and the State Energy Program
- Market, Legislation Make Wind an Attractive Investment
State Projects
The following list links to project descriptions, many of which were submitted by the participating state energy office, in reverse chronological order.
June 2009
- Massachusetts Identifies Renewable Projects for CREBs, Forms Efficiency Council
- Montana Allows Utilities To Own Community Renewable Energy Projects
December 2008
- California Report Links Low-Carbon Energy Policies to Economic Growth
- Massachusetts Utilities Prompted to Think—and Spend—Green
- Michigan Consolidates Energy Activities into the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth
October 2008
July 2008
- South Carolina Passes Energy Legislation
- Western Governors Association Calls for Collaboration on Renewable Energy Policies
May 2008
April 2008
December 2007
October 2007
- Minnesota's Energy Plan Sets Efficiency and Emissions Goals
- Oregon Encourages Renewable Energy Projects with a 50% Tax Credit
August 2007
- Governor Pawlenty Sets Clean Energy as Priority as New Chair of National Governors Association
- Oregon Legislature Passes and Amends Energy Legislation
October 2006
June 2006
April 2006
- Florida Governor Unveils 2006 Energy Act
- Florida Study on the Potential for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Indiana Energy Group Becomes Office of Energy and Defense Development
- Western Governors' Association Calls for Increasing Energy Efficiency 20% by 2020
February 2006
July 2005
April 2005
February 2005
- Nevada Governor Unveils Efficiency Strategy
- Portfolio Standard Ensures Clean Energy
- Wisconsin Energy Task Force Recommends Efficiency, Renewables
October 2004
August 2004
- Hawaii Governor Lingle Expands Net Metering, Renewable Portfolio Standards
- Nevada Governor Puts Renewables Initiative Back on Track
December 2003
March 2003
August 2002
February 2002
- New Law Helps Consumers Save on Electricity Costs
- State Energy Office Releases Renewable Energy Regulations
September 2001
- Arizona Energy Office Awarded Million Solar Roofs Initiative Grant
- Louisiana Enacts Legislation Supporting Energy Efficiency In Public Facilities
July 2001
May 2001
- Governor Signs Executive Order Setting New "Green" Standards
- State Energy Management Conference
- Texas Passes Energy Legislation