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Alternative Energy’s Lobbying Growth

John Foreman — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:12:29 +0000

Politico’s Alexandra Arkin examines the impressive growth of alternative energy’s lobbying might. Over the past decade, the sector has increased it’s lobbying spend by twelve (12) times. The total spend is still relatively small compared to it’s opponents from the oil industry. But the speed of the growth is noteworthy.

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Solar Industry Gets Tough With Coal & Oil

John Foreman — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:37:25 +0000

Todd Woddy from the New York Times reports on the fighting words spoken by Solar Association Leaders at the annual Solar Power International Conference in Anaheim, CA. Renewable energy proponents railed against “the tyranny of policies” that are protected by Coal and Oil Lobbies and asked for the renewable industry to “open their wallets” in order to effectively counter lobby the fossil fuel industry’s massive influence machine.

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Bonner & Associates Dropped Over False Letter Incident

John Foreman — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:38:39 +0000

The grassroots lobbying firm Bonner & Associates has been let go by The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity over the controversy that erupted after it was discovered that one of the firms employees had sent false letters to lawmakers urging them to vote against energy legislation put forth in the House. The firm, founded by Jack Bonner, was hired through a subcontractor of the ACCCE, the Hawthorn Group. At this time, no decision has been made whether ACCCE will continue to work with the Hawthorn Group.

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Gas Industry Launches Campaign

John Foreman — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:02:53 +0000

Feeling as though they came up short with the House passing of the climate bill “American Clean Energy and Security Act” this past June. The gas industry has launched a campaign to better their chances of getting favorable treatment in Senate measures. The newly formed, America’s Natural Gas Alliance, has pledged about $80 million to encourage gas over coal and oil to Senate members.

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