PACE Talks Energy with
Mid America Ag Network

Last week, Mid America Ag Network aired a radio interview with PACE Executive Director Lance Brown.
The interview covered the latest developments in national energy proposals.

The Hidden Costs of Higher Energy Prices

PACE is producing a short documentary on how national energy policy affects businesses and working people. In this excerpt, see how rising fuel prices have affected Edwards Plumbing in Montgomery, Alabama. The video includes commentary by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Alabama State Director Rosemary Elebash.

State of the Union Address Calls for More Nuclear, Clean Coal

“But to create more of these clean energy jobs, we need more production, more efficiency, more incentives. That means building a new generation of safe, clean nuclear power plants in this country. It means making tough decisions about opening new offshore areas for oil and gas development. It means continued investment in advanced biofuels and clean coal technologies. And yes, it means passing a comprehensive energy and climate bill with incentives that will finally make clean energy the profitable kind of energy in America.”

Sen. Murkowski Reacts to State of the Union Energy Comments

Following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, Sen. Murkowski gave her reaction to the speech. Sen. Murkowski spoke about how she was especially listening for references the President made to energy development, including the expansion of nuclear energy and how he aims to create jobs. Energy discussion starts at the 3:00 mark.

PACE Addresses
Energy Workers

In recent days, PACE has visited workers at power plants to discuss the impacts of federal climate change legislation on workers and electricity consumers. The workers are members of the Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE), a group deeply concerned about the price impacts of national climate laws on working families and rural electricity consumers.

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Accounting Error Undermines Climate Change Laws

As Congress continues to debate climate legislation, an important but fixable error in legal accounting rules for bioenergy could undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by encouraging deforestation.

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National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Launches Multimedia Campaign

Today, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) began a TV, radio and Internet advertising campaign warning that Congressional passage of the Waxman-Markey climate-change legislation will dramatically slow economic growth, raise energy costs and destroy jobs. (Please scroll down to see press release.)

Joining the NAM in this effort are the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses, along with several state manufacturing associations in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Virginia.

Alabama Policy Institute Targets Consequences of Energy Bill

As part of its New Media initiative, the Alabama Policy Institute has launched a new video that focuses on the consequences of energy legislation currently before Congress. In this video, host David Sawyer tackles the pocketbook impact of the Waxman-Markey legislation and interviews nationally-recognized figures such as
Dr. John Christy and Dr. Charles Steele.

“It is more important than ever to educate electricity customers about the potential impact of pending energy legislation,” says Lance Brown, PACE Executive Director. “We applaud the work that the Alabama Policy Institute is doing to make known the real-life consequences of HR 2454.”

Lucas Asks Peterson for Additional Hearings on Cap & Trade

On July 31st, Ranking Member Frank Lucas along with 17 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter to Rep. Collin Peterson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, asking him to hold additional hearings on H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Lucas’ concerns raise important concerns about the harmful effects of the bill on agriculture. Watch this video to hear Rep. Lucas state his concerns on the House floor.

National Black Chamber of Commerce President Takes on Chairman Boxer Over Global Warming Job Losses

Black Chamber of Commerce President Harry Alford’s heated exchange with Senator Boxer in a question and answer during today's July 16, 2009 Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing.

Senator Inhofe invited Mr. Alford to discuss a Charles River Associates study the Chamber commissioned to examine the devastating economic impact of global warming cap-and trade legislation.

Lance Brown, Executive Director of PACE, appeared June 30, 2009, as a special guest on the Rick Johnson and Mike Agnello Radio Show, WCHS-AM in Charleston, WV, to discuss cap and trade and renewable energy mandates. Click on the audio file to listen to the full interview.

Fighting for Energy Fairness

Renewable energy proposals in Congress could have a major impact on Southeastern states, and other areas with limited renewable energy resources. But are policymakers in Washington, D.C., considering all the consequences? And are such proposals fair to you and me? Watch this introductory video from PACE to find out.

PACE Renewable Energy Conference

On May 20, 2009, PACE sponsored a conference on renewable energy to bring together a broad range of individuals and groups who are concerned about the effect of proposed national energy laws. Held in Montgomery, Alabama, the conference featured three panels and a keynote luncheon.

Indiana Governor
Mitch Daniels:
Proposed Energy Laws Will Cost ‘Dollars Today, Jobs Tomorrow’

In a recent video address to the nation, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels takes issue with national energy laws that mandate a ‘one size fits all’ to the national energy supply. In carbon-intensive manufacturing states, Daniels explains, renewable energy mandates and carbon taxes could severely stifle the economy and threaten working families. Listen to Daniels’ address to learn more.

Ron Sparks: Carbon Bill Would Hurt Farmers

In a recent interview with Glenn Beck, Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks discusses the potential impact of Waxman-Markey on America’s farmers.