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Energy News Roundup: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Needs an Upgrade, SolarReserve Wins South African Bid & Gasoline Tax Politics

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Russian Visits U.S. Oil Reserve Facility

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve was established at a time when US refining configuration and oil production profile looked very different. Given new realities, Energy Secretary Moniz is calling for system modifications. “The Government Accountability Office warned in 2006 that in an emergency, refineries configured to use heavy crude would not be able to efficiently… Keep reading →

 /  Published January 9, 2015 at 6:00 AM

What Do Americans Want from an Energy Policy?

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Joint Session Of Congress Counts Electoral College Votes In 2012 Pres. Election

Public opinion is not the only factor policy makers must weigh when charting a course for the US energy sector, but it does play a role. And this can prove difficult when there is a mismatch between what the public favors and how well people understand the costs and challenges of implementing their preferred energy… Keep reading →

 /  Published August 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM