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Center for American Progress Ranks State Energy Efficiency Policies

By | 08.31.10 | 3:28 pm

A new report released today by the Center for American Progress, a left-leaning think tank with close ties to the Obama administration, ranks the states with the best policies “to accelerate demand for energy efficiency services, businesses, and ultimately jobs.”

The top 10, starting with the best, are: Connecticut, More…

Democratic Leaders Unveil Ambitious Energy and Climate Bill

By | 03.31.09 | 11:29 am

The two leading House Democrats on environmental policy are expected to unveil a major energy and climate bill today with more ambitious goals than recent competing proposals, according to The New York Times.

The Times has caught wind of some of the details of the bill, drafted by Energy More…

Obama Announces New Government Efficiency Post

By | 01.07.09 | 12:41 pm

President-elect Barack Obama today announced the creation of a new position to work in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget to increase the “efficiency, transparency and accountability” of federal agencies.

During a news conference at the Obama-Biden transition office in Washington, Obama named Nancy Killefer, a former Treasury More…