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Congressman Denny Rehberg co-sponsors PTC Extension Bill
On Thursday May 10, US Representative Denny Rehberg of Montana became the 97th Congressperson to sponsor HR3307, the American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011.
Spring is here, BPA orders Wind Farms to curtail
The Bonneville Power Administration has ordered Pacific Northwest wind farms to cut production twice in recent days because it has a surplus of power from hydroelectric dams.
Senate Ag Committee hears our concerns, restores mandatory funding for REAP and other programs
On Thursday April 26, The Senate Agriculture Committee passed a five-year farm bill by a vote of 16 to 5. The Bill includes the Conrad-Lugar amendment which creates $800 million in robust mandatory funding for rural renewables programs.
Farm Bill Energy Programs on Senate Ag Committee table
The United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry released their first proposal for a 2013-2017 Farm Bill on Friday. The Committee will begin Farm Bill discussions on the proposal Wednesday the 25th. Your call or email will help keep energy programs on the table.
2013 Farm Bill Proposal unveiled
The United States Senate Commitee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry released their first proposal for a 2013-2017 Farm Bill this afternoon. The committee will begin meeting on Wednesday the 25th to "mark up" the proposal.
