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February 21, 1999
The articles provided below were initially compiled during the past week by the SUN DAY Campaign (ph. 301-270-2258; fax: 301-891-2866) for the 36 member organizations of the Sustainable Energy Coalition (list available upon request).
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FEDERAL ENERGY BUDGET & TAXES
1.) Science Committee Critique of Clinton Budget:
A 2-page, February 16 news release from the House Science Committee charges that "the President's budget proposal fails to match the strong long- term congressional commitment to our R&D programs." It adds that "the Administration's FY 2000 budget breaks the balanced budget caps by $17 billion, yet research is cut by more than one billion dollars. The Clinton budget proposes an almost three percent R&D cut in FY 2000 from FY 1999 in inflation-adjusted dollars. The President seeks nearly $130 billion in new spending over the next five years. However, R&D spending would decrease nearly eight percent, in inflation-adjusted dollars, by FY 2004." Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy. In a separate development, Democratic members of the House Science Committee are thinking of doing several small sustainable energy bills on housing, schools, and renewable energy. These staff see less party division this year because of a closer Republican- Democratic split (25-22) and because of several moderates on the Committee.
2.) Letter Sent to House Republicans on Tax Package:
In a 2-page letter delivered February 17 to eleven key Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives, twenty member groups of the Sustainable Energy Coalition urged them "to consider the inclusion of tax incentives that will encourage more widespread use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies" in the targeted tax package they are expected to introduce shortly. The groups noted that "well-crafted tax incentives or their equivalent can play a key role in stimulating both energy efficiency and renewable energy by increasing sales of market-ready products, boosting economies-of-scale in production, and lowering costs for consumers." Noting the proposals put forth by members of both parties in the 105th Congress as well as by the White House, they added that "if there is to be a major tax bill signed into law during this Congress, targeted tax relief to accelerate America's transition to clean energy and the achievement of air quality goals should be part of the mix." Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy of the letter.
ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING
1.) Next Step for Senate PUHCA Bill:
The current issue of "Environment & Energy Update" reports that Senate Banking Committee Chairman Phil Gramm (R-TX) said it is his goal to see S.313, his bill to repeal the Public Utility Holding Company Act, "married" to a utility retail competition bill emerging from the Senate Energy Committee. However, while Energy Committee Chairman Frank Murkowski (R-AK) is among those pressing for passage of S.313, a section of members of the committee is opposed to moving the legislation as a stand-along measure. Furthermore, the Administration and the House Commerce Committee leadership have said they are opposed to repealing PUHCA on a piece-meal basis.
2.) Florida Utility Disclosure Rule:
The Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation reports that on February 16, the Florida Public Service Commission finalized approval of a rule that will require the state's investor-owned electric utilities to information their customers four times a year, on a bill insert or on the bill itself, what fuels are used to generate their electricity. Florida's IOU's supply about 80-85% of customers in the state. For details, contact Gail Kamaras: gkamaras@lewisweb.net.
3.) Betsy Moler, Bill Paxon Join Deregulation Group:
A February 18 article in the "Energy Daily" notes that Americans for Affordable Electricity (AAE) -- a pro utility restructuring group -- has named former Rep. Bill Paxon (R-NY) as its national chairman and former DOE Deputy Directory Betsy Moler as its counsel. In addition, PG&E Corp. has joined the group's membership. The article claims that AAE's 250+ members include "consumer groups [and] renewable energy organizations." Let us know if you would like to see a copy of the article.
4.) Ralph Reed's Utility Restructuring Views:
In an op-ed in the February 17 "Wall Street Journal," the Christian Coalition's former executive director Ralph Reed embraced the "electric-choice bill by Rep. Steve Largent of Oklahoma that will lower ... utility bills" saying it should be part of "a consumer bill of rights that even Mr. Clinton will not dare to veto." As part of the Republican strategy to "pivot" away from impeachment to public policy, Reed further recommends that Republicans "highlight Al Gore's environmental extremism by calling for cooperation, not confrontation, between business and the government." Let us know if you would like to see a copy of the article.
CLIMATE CHANGE
1.) Kyoto & Climate Change - Agricultural Impacts:
In a February 16 release, the American Farm Bureau Federation claims that farmers and ranchers "would see their income slashed by as much as 50% below last year's devastatingly low levels" if the Kyoto Protocol guidelines are implemented. It cites a study by the agricultural consulting firm Sparks Companies, Inc. which shows that agricultural production costs could increase by $16.2 billion or 8.8%. Let us know if you would like us to fax you the 1- page release. In a related matter, on February 10, the Pew Center on Global Climate Change issued a new 36-page study, "Agriculture & Global Climate Change." It concludes that "while climate change is not expected to threaten the ability of the U.S. to produce enough food to feed itself through the next century, some U.S. agricultural regions, particularly in the north, are expected to benefit, while others, primarily in the south, could face adverse impacts." However, if average global temperatures rise beyond four degrees centigrade, overall yields begin to fall. The report can be found at https://www.pewclimate.org/report4.html.
2.) Guide to "Green Cars":
On February 17, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its "Green Guide to Cars and Trucks: Model Year 1999" which assesses the health impacts, estimated annual fuel expenses, and greenhouse gas emissions for every new passenger car, minivan, sport utility, and pickup truck sold in the United States. It notes that "American cars and light trucks alone account for more fossil fuel CO2 emissions than the total nationwide emissions of all but three other countries in the world." Not surprisingly, the most environmentally friendly vehicles are those powered by electricity or natural gas such as the GM EV-1, Nissan Altra, Toyota RVA4, and Honda Civic GX. For details, see https://aceee.org/greenercars.
MISCELLANEOUS
1.) Low-Impact Hydro Certification Program:
A five-page memo from American Rivers and Green Mountain Energy Resources is soliciting "nominations or statements of interest for governing board and other position" for their "Low Impact Hydropower Certification Program." The latter "has been created as a superior alternative to relying on a strict size definition to determine the environmental impacts of hydropower. ... Hydropower facilities across the country meeting the criteria for Low Impact Hydropower will be certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Certification Program and will be allowed to use this certification in power marketing efforts." Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy.
2.) Attack on Efficient Plumbing Appliances:
On February 8, Rep. Joe Knollenberg (R-MI) reintroduced his bill to repeal national efficiency standards for plumbing products. The new bill, H.R. 623, now has 38 cosponsors: 34 Republicans and four Democrats. So far, all of the cosponsors are Members who had previously cosponsored the same bill in the last Congress. There are seven members (all Republicans) of the House Commerce Committee who have cosponsored the new bill, including Joe Barton (TX), the new Chair of the Energy & Power Subcommittee. In his introductory remarks in the Congressional Record, Rep. Knollenberg made note of a broader agenda: "While support for ending these mandates has steadily grown, the importance of this issue has grown even further. Currently, the Department of Energy is considering a ban on top-loading washing machines as well as certain types of water heaters, fluorescent lamps, central air conditioners, and other common products used by American every day. In addition to providing relief for those suffering under plumbing fixture laws, we must pass this bill to ensure the voice reason is heard before additional mandates are enacted."
3.) Ethanol Potential for California's Oxygenates Rule:
A 2-page Renewable Fuels Association news release reports that ethanol supply in the U.S. is more than adequate to meet California's oxygenate demand in the state's Clean Burning Gasoline program. The claim is based on a new analysis "The Use of Ethanol in California Clean Burning Gasoline: Ethanol Supply/Demand and Logistics" completed for RFA by Downstream Alternatives, Inc. It found that with the 1999 nationwide ethanol production capacity projected to be 1,839 million gallons, there is more than enough to meet California's maximum needs of 628 million gallons. Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy.
4.) Iceland - Creating a Hydrogen Economy:
A 2-page, February 17, DaimlerChrysler news release notes that the company has signed a Co-operation Agreement with EcoEnergy Ltd., Norsk Hydro, and Royal Dutch/ Shell Group for a joint venture to investigate the potential for replacing fossil fuels in Iceland with hydrogen and creating the world's first "hydrogen economy." It will begin with an investment of $1 million to test hydrogen-burning fuel cells that could replace gasoline-power in motor vehicles. The joint venture ultimately aims to convert both the public and private transportation sectors, including fishing vessels, in a country where 67% of the primary energy consumption is supplied by hydro- and geothermal sources, the highest percentage share from renewables among OECD countries. Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy of the article.
5.) Minnesota Wind Growing:
The most recent issue of "Wind Energy Weekly" reports that Northern Alternative Energy, Inc. and Northern States Power Co. have signed power purchase agreements for a total of 25 MW of wind energy to be developed at 17 Minnesota sites. The projects are unique because of their small size - less than 2 megawatts each - and their broad distribution. Turbines ranging in size from 0.5 megawatts to just under 2 megawatts will be built on farmland located at sites from near Elk River to near Fargo, ND, primarily in wind-rich southwestern Minnesota.
6.) Photovoltaic Shipments/Competition:
Greenpeace has circulated a memo noting: "Just over 150 MW [of photovoltaic cells] was sold in the world [last year], an increase of around 20% (a lower rate of increase than in the past). PV news reports that in 1998 BP Solar shipped 13.4 MW of PV. Solarex shipped 15.9 MW. Combined (29.3 MW) this could make them the world leader, with Kyocera second with 24.5 MW, Siemens third at 20 MW. Shell shipped 5 MW from Holland, but they had to buy in 3 MW of cells within that figure. Shell does report that expansion is still in the pipeline but real sales figures are not so high. Cadmium telluride plants, like the 10 MW BP plant in California produced virtually no panels - they shipped a 'few sample.'" In a related matter, Public Citizen has circulated a memo asking: "If BP Solar and Solarex (a joint 50-50 venture between Amoco and Enron) merge, BP Amoco would become the largest player in the solar market. Currently, they are competitors. Does this concern folks?"
7.) Greening the Salt Lake City Olympics:
We received a 5-page memo from a Utah activist outlining "a new window of opportunity ... to green the Salt Lake 2002 Olympics." The memo consists primarily of contact information for the major corporate sponsors. Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy.
FEDERAL ENERGY BUDGET AND TAXES
1.) Interior Appropriations - Energy Efficiency Budget:
The House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee examined the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) energy efficiency programs on February 11. Subcommittee members questioned how DOE could justify the 20% increase in the budget proposed for FY'00 when the agency has not spent all of the funds provided for these programs in past years. The General Accounting Office has in several studies revealed that DOE has accrued about $74 million in obligated but uncosted funds. Some Republican subcommittee members said the funds should be applied towards the current budget year (and thereby reduce the FY'00 funding). Democratic subcommittee members responded that the uncosted balances have been decreasing and are at an 16 year low (down 38% in the last three years or so). Subcommittee Chairman Ralph Regula (R-OH) says that he recognizes the benefits of energy conservation but he considers encouraging those programs at the expense of traditional forms of energy sources to be shortsighted.
2.) Environmental Protection Agency - FY'00 Budget:
A 7-page statement by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Carol Browner describes the agency's $7.2 billion FY'00 budget request. Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy. A summary of the FY'00 EPA request is available on the Internet at https://www.epa.gov/ocfo/budget.htm.
It describes the Climate Change Technology Initiative as follows: "The President's budget invests approximately $216 million at EPA and $1.8 billion government-wide to help reduce the pollution that causes global warming. This program will continue the Administration's efforts to address the challenge of climate change through innovative, cost-effective partnerships with businesses, schools, states and local governments that voluntarily lower energy use - and energy bills - for everyone. The Climate Change Technology Initiative proposed by the President this year also offers tax credits for consumers who purchase fuel efficient cars, homes, appliances, and other energy-efficient products. It also includes increased spending on research to develop new, cleaner technologies in areas like the partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles and the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing."
It also describes the Clean Air Partnership Fund: "The President's budget includes $200 million for a new Clean Air Partnership Fund - an initiative that is part of the Administration's efforts to clean the nation's air and meet the challenge of global warming. The Clean Air Partnership Fund will promote innovative technology to help communities nationwide reduce harmful air pollution and greenhouse gases. The Fund finances the creation of partnerships among local communities, states and tribes and the private sector and the federal government. These partnerships are designed to finance projects that are locally managed and self-supporting and enable communities to achieve their clean air goals sooner. The Fund will stimulate cost-effective pollution control strategies, spur technological innovation, and leverage substantial non-federal investment in improved air quality."
3.) Wind and Biomass Production Tax Credit:
The American Wind Energy Association has prepared a 1-page list of the Senate and House co-sponsors of the bills introduced this past week to extend the wind production tax credit. Lead House sponsors are Reps. Bill Thomas (R- CA) and Bob Matsui (D-CA); lead Senate sponsors are Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Jim Jeffords (R-VT), and Kent Conrad (D-ND). Let us know if you would like us to fax you the list (warning: very small print). The organization Common Purpose has posted a notice on its web page announcing that President Clinton in his FY'00 budget has proposed amending the section 45 tax credit for wind and biomass energy projects. The site explains what the proposed changes are and allows the reader to voice his/her opinion on these changes -- either to oppose or support. The site address is https://www.serve.com/commonpurpose/congress/section45.html.
ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING
1.) Rep. Barton/Restructuring Predictions:
Reuters (February 4) reports that House Energy & Power Subcommittee Chairman Joe Barton (R-TX) says that utility restructuring legislation could be passed in the next 12-15 months. Barton said stranded costs, retail choice, reliability, power marketing administrations, grandfathering state laws, open transmission access, renewable fuel mandates, and a date certain for states to open their markets, are the key issues requiring redress in federal legislation. Barton opposes a Renewable Portfolio Standard as well as "blanket grandfathering" of state laws because he believes some were loaded down with bad provisions. Barton also favors selling off federal PMA's and has floated the idea of offering "some incentives in the marketplace" for settling stranded cost recovery.
2.) Congress/Restructuring-Miscellaneous:
In the Senate, Sen. Jim Jeffords (R-VT) will be reintroducing his restructuring bill that includes many of the provisions supported by the Sustainable Energy Coalition. The new bill may include a net-metering section. In the House of Representatives, minority staff with the Commerce Committee do not think it is likely that a bill will move this year. There is a lack of agreement on the Committee and, seemingly, there is little to no activity to develop a consensus bill. Rep. Steve Largent (R-OK) recently distributed the results of a "poll" that he took of 15 members of the Commerce Committee in the fall of 1998. The poll surveyed Member priorities on what a restructuring bill must include. Three members indicated that they could not live with a bill that includes a renewable portfolio standard. On the other hand, two members cited maintaining an incentive for renewables as a must have. Rep. Dennis Kucinich's (D-OH) staff is working on a new restructuring bill that would be similar to HR 4798 from last Session; the bill will likely be introduced in early spring. Rep. Diana Degette (D-CO) is interested in sponsoring a stand-alone Renewable Portfolio Standard bill.
3.) White House Deregulation Proposal:
Reuters (February 10) quotes an unnamed DOE official who said that the Clinton Administration would send its utility restructuring proposal to Congress in March. The proposal "is currently still in inter-agency review." The article notes that DOE Secretary Bill Richardson has "endorsed the principle that states should permit utilities to recover their stranded costs, the preservation of public benefit programs supported by regulated markets, and renewable fuel mandates."
4.) PUHCA Repeal:
Reuters reports that the Senate Banking Committee approved legislation (S.313) on February 11 to repeal the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. The law controls holding companies that have utilities in more than one state, and was designed to protect shareholders from subsidizing utilities' unprofitable ventures into unrelated businesses. The same bill has been previously approved by the Senate Banking Committee in the past four years but time constraints have kept the full U.S. Senate from voting on the measure. Consumer groups and independent power producers have said they do not want the law taken off the books until after electricity supply monopolies are broken up. Similarly, on February 5, DOE Secretary Bill Richardson sent a 2- page letter to the Committee noting that "DOE opposes enactment of S.313 on a stand-alone basis" and that PUHCA should be considered only "as part of a comprehensive legislative package on restructuring." Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy of the DOE letter or a 1-page "PUHCA Fact Sheet."
5.) California Green Marketer:
The February 5 "Business Wire" and February 9 "Orange County Register" report that Commonwealth Energy Corporation of Tustin, CA (one of the few remaining independent power providers in the state's deregulated market) is converting all of its residential and small-business customers to green power this month and reducing rates by 8% at the same time. The company's 10,000 large-business customers will be switched to green power when their contract expire or else let go. Commonwealth gets its power from the Calpine Corporation and about 60% of the electricity comes from geothermal sources; the rest comes from biomass production in which the company burns forest wastes. According to the California Public Utilities Commission, Commonwealth is one of the cheapest energy providers in the state. The company believes it can make its green electricity product cost-competitive with the traditional system mix.
6.) California Consumer Marketing Plan:
After more than nine months of public input and work, at a formal, public business meeting on February 17, the California Energy Commission will finally consider approval of the Renewable Energy Consumer Education Marketing Plan, a statewide, consumer marketing plan for renewables. While SB 90 explicitly, and carefully divided the (larger) Renewable Resource Trust Fund accounts, it leaves funding allocation and distribution mechanisms for the Consumer Education Subaccount to the Commission's discretion. Of the $540 million in the total fund over four years, $5.4 million, or 1 percent is allocated to the Consumer Education Subaccount. The Committee is expected to recommend that they release (distribute) $1.5 million of that $5.4 million for the first 15-months. Although a small amount, it will be matched at between a 2:1 and 4:1 ratio.
CLIMATE CHANGE
1.) Early Reduction Principles:
A number of member groups in the Climate Action Network have prepared a 2- page memo outlining "Principles for Early Reduction Credit Legislation." Among these are: (a) international activities should not receive credit, (b) sinks and sequestration activities should not receive credit, (c) nuclear power should not receive early action credits, (d) demand-side emission reductions should be rewarded, and (e) not all past emission reduction activities should receive early action credits. Let us know if you would like us to fax or e-mail you a copy of the memo.
2.) Businesses/Climate Change:
A 2-page, February 10, U.S. Newswire article reports that Shell International (a unit of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group), ABB (the international engineering & technology group), and Entergy (a global energy company) have joined the 19 other companies that are members of the Pew Center's Business Environmental Leadership Council. Pew notes that "these businesses have recognized the serious challenges created by climate change and have committed to working towards solutions that can keep both the environment and the economy healthy." Let us know if you would like us to fax you the article or see https://www.pewclimate.org.
3.) Carbon Sinks Listserve:
The Climate Action Network has created a working group to address the issue of carbon "sinks" such as forests and agricultural soils. Currently, it is putting together a memo on some policy options to sequester carbon using sustainable agriculture techniques which notes that there are several sustainable agriculture programs within the USDA that are funded, but not implemented, that have the side benefit of preventing carbon emissions. They have set up a listserve that is open to all interested agriculture/forestry/climate groups to post articles and for discussion. Note that this is not a secure listserve. The address is climate-agriculture@igc.org. For further information, contact: Hodayah Finman (Environmental & Energy Study Institute) 202-662-1886; Fax: 202-628-1825; hfinman@eesi.org).
4.) TVA Appointments/Climate Opportunity:
The Tennessee Valley Energy Reform Coalition (TVERC) is circulating a memo noting that two of the three Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Director positions will be vacant this spring and that V.P. Gore will be instrumental in the selection process. TVERC believes this affords an opportunity to make TVA "a national leader on clean technologies" and "to shape the ... nation's leadership position on climate change." Accordingly, TVERC has drafted a group letter to Gore noting that his "selections for the leadership position are critical." Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy of a 5-page memo from TVERC and the text of the group letter or else contact Stephen Smith at TVERC at sasmith@Tngreen.com. The deadline for sign-ons is c.o.b., Wednesday, February 17.
MISCELLANEOUS
1.) Renewable/Efficiency Caucuses Grow:
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has become the 21st member of the Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus. Reps. Deborah Pryce (R-OH) and Tom Tancredo (R-CO) have joined the House Renewable Energy Caucus bringing its membership up to 140 members.
2.) Nuclear Waste Legislation:
On February 10, the House Commerce Energy & Power Subcommittee heard from a panel of witnesses on H.R.45 (Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1999 - aka the "Mobile Chernobyl" bill). A DOE witness noted that DOE Secretary Bill Richardson opposes the bill and would recommend to President Clinton that he veto the legislation if Congress passes it in its current form. DOE believes the bill would undermine the agency's ability to open a permanent geological repository at Yucca Mountain, NV as scheduled in 2010 by shifting budget priorities and work effort to an interim storage facility. The bill essentially replicates legislation (H.R.1270) that received a 307-120 vote on the House floor in the 105th Congress but failed to secure the 67 votes in the Senate needed to override a White House veto. The bill's prospects may have been improved by DOE's release of a viability report on Yucca Mountain and several court cases relating to DOE's failure to take possession of nuclear waste. The current issue of "Environment & Energy Weekly" reports that Subcommittee Chairman Joe Barton (R-TX) believes that mark-up of nuclear waste legislation (H.R.45, could occur within six weeks. Public Citizen has issued a 3-page "alert" on the bill; let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy. 3.) Oil Age Ending:
In a 2-page, February 9, ARCO news release, the company says "the world is entering 'the last days of the Age of Oil' and the energy industry must respond wisely or face the consequences. ... The 21st Century will bring a dramatic 'new look' to the U.S. energy industry, with cleaner-burning natural gas and renewable motor fuels playing decisive roles in the energy mix of the future." Let us know if you would like us to fax you a copy of the release.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1.) SOLTECH: The solar industry's 12th annual SOLTECH conference will be held in Kansas City, MO on April 17-21. Find out how to register for SOLTECH'99 on the web: https://www.SEIA.org or call 301-941-2553.
2.) Energy Expo: The fourth annual House Renewable Energy Expo will be held on April 21 in the House of Representatives' Cannon Caucus Room. For details, contact Burl Haigwood: 703-528-2500; fax: 703-528-1603; e-mail: burl.haigwood@mail.motorfuels.com.
This week, Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) formally "kicked off" the Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus which he chairs. Co-chairs of this caucus are Senators Jim Jeffords (R-VT), Bob Kerrey (D-NE), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), and Tim Johnson (D-SD). The Senate Caucus will serve as a bi-partisan forum for the exchange of information on the status and potential of solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, and hydroelectric technologies as well as energy efficiency. The Sustainable Energy Coalition is working with the Caucus to expand its membership to at least 25 senators during 1999.
The House Renewable Energy Caucus, presently chaired by Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ), was founded in 1995 by former congressmen Dan Schaefer (R-CO) and Scott Klug (R-WI) to serve as a bi-partisan forum on renewable energy and energy efficiency issues. Co-chairs of this caucus are Reps. Karen Thurman (D-FL), Vern Ehlers (R-MI), and David Minge (D-MN). The House Caucus ended the 104th Congress with 102 members and last year, the 105th Congress ended with 137 members. The Sustainable Energy Coalition, which has worked closely with the House Caucus since its founding, is striving to increase Caucus membership to at least 150 members during 1999.
Since its formation, the House Renewable Energy Caucus has held periodic briefings for members and staff and helps stage an annual "Expo" at which dozens of energy companies, government laboratories, and trade associations demonstrate their latest technologies. The 1998 Renewable Energy Expo attracted nearly 2,800 visitors; the 1999 Expo is scheduled to be held April 21 in the Cannon House Caucus Room.
"The existence and growth of the caucuses have been pivotal in demonstrating congressional support for sustainable energy technologies during the past four years," said Craig Cox, a Sustainable Energy Coalition spokesperson and senior associate at Bob Lawrence & Associates. "Many of their members have contributed to the successful efforts in both houses to increase support for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs."
A list of the members of the House and Senate caucuses is available at https://www.biomass.org or can be faxed upon request.
The Sustainable Energy Coalition is a coalition of 36 national business, environmental, consumer, and energy policy organizations founded in 1992 to promote increased use of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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