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Pickens’ Effort Touts California Wind Power
Pickens spokesman Jay Rosser, the VP of public affairs for BP Capital Management, said that the campaign aims to capitalize on Pickens' access to influential individuals and groups as much as possible but that the heart of the campaign lies in drawing interest and support from advocacy groups and individuals around the country. The goal is to pressure the next presidential administration and the next Congress to adopt the plan.
California Green Energy Proposal Has Thin Support
Awareness is low, but 63 percent of those who had a view on it favor a California ballot measure that would require half the state's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2025, a Field poll issued on Tuesday shows.
Critics Assail ‘Self-Serving’ Ballot Measure
Texas billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens has made no secret of his desire to open up the market for natural gas-powered vehicles. He's gotten kudos from environmental leaders for mounting a national campaign to lead the country away from its reliance on foreign oil.
Surprise Opponents to Renewable Energy Measure
The opposition comes as a surprise to Gonzalez and Peter Sperling, son of John Sperling, the billionaire founder of University of Phoenix and a longtime supporter of liberal causes. But Gonzalez began hearing rumblings that several environmental groups were unhappy with the initiative, which they argued was poorly written and so complicated that it could hurt the cause of renewable energy in the state.
Stage Set for November Ballot Duels Over Clean-Energy Plans
Two major ballot initiatives, each emphasizing the need for clean power and renewable energy amid the public's rising concerns over greenhouse gases, will confront California voters in November.
Colorado Severance Tax Polling
Both sides in a ballot proposal to end a state oil and gas tax credit release their findings.
Measure Mandating “Clean Energy” Could Be on November Ballot
Missourians for Cleaner, Cheaper Energy submitted petitions last Sunday that contained the signatures of 170,000 registered voters from around the state; 92,000 were required. "Given that the signature gathering only began two months ago, this is a significant accomplishment," the coalition said in a statement.
Big Guns Hired in Colorado Severance-Tax Fray
Well-known local political consultants will square off over a ballot initiative that would increase oil and gas tax revenue and create a huge college scholarship fund.
Battle Brewing Over Colorado Severance Tax
It is a heavyweight fight that will pit the state's No. 1 politician against its No. 1 industry.
Energy Activists Want Wind, Sun, Trash
PJ Wilson, executive director of Renew Missouri, one of the agencies seeking the renewable energy standard, said the effort is aimed toward energy independence, energy diversification and to stave off global climate change.
