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U.S. Energy Independence in 15 Years? Forbes Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:44 PM PDT Today the Obama administration tightened oil and gas industry regulations, forcing drillers to capture air pollutants released during well construction???including during hydraulic fracturing (fracking)???in new wells. The Environmental Protection Agency immediately reassured the industry, declaring the new rules would not come into full effect until 2015. Is this an example of excessive, heavy ... Court upholds incentives for utilities that conserve energy KATV Little Rock Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:44 PM PDT The state Court of Appeals today upheld the legality of awarding financial incentives to utilities that implement energy conservation programs. Canterbury Solar Business Ray Of Sunshine For Lyttelton Main Scoop.co.nz Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:37 PM PDT Christchurch-based Canterbury Power Solutions has developed an impressive portfolio of clever alternative energy solutions in recent years and have just finalised a contract to help earthquake-hit Lyttelton Main School. Iraq to lower oil target to more prudent level Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:36 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Iraq plans to "slightly lower" an official 12 million barrel per day (bpd) capacity target so that its oilfields can pump more for decades to come, its top energy official said on Wednesday. Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain al-Shahristani said the new production plateau level, to be set by the end of the year, will be "significantly higher" than a previous 8-8.5 ... House OKs building of Keystone oil pipeline Market Watch Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:33 PM PDT Seeking to draw an election-year contrast on energy policy with President Barack Obama, the Republican-led House passes a bill approving construction of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline between the U.S. and Canada. Students Prepare for Maine Wind Blade Challenge WABI Bangor Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:33 PM PDT High school students across the state are delving into the world of alternative energy by competing in the Maine Wind Blade Challenge. The students design the wind blades, which are then manufactured with the help of a company or school. The winning team receives an internship at the Universit . . . Chesapeake shares tumble on CEO loan worries Reuters via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:32 PM PDT Shares of Chesapeake Energy Corp dropped more than 5 percent on Wednesday and one investor called for the company to "clean up" its leadership after a Reuters report that Chief Executive Aubrey ... NC Senate Panel Sets 1st Marker For Fracking Laws WFMY News 2 Greensboro Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:31 PM PDT The Senate's energy committee unveiled language Wednesday that if approved by the General Assembly and Gov. Beverly Perdue would establish a path to allow fracking. The Senate proposal would ban fracking until at least July 2014. Argentina adds Repsol's YPF Gas to takeover bill Interactive Investor Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:28 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina has included a Repsol-controlled company called YPF Gas in a government-sponsored bill to nationalize YPF , the country's biggest energy firm, a ruling party senator told Reuters on Wednesday. Energy Sector Wrap FOX Business Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:28 PM PDT During trading today, both the Energy sector (XLE) and the S&P500 showed little movement.

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