• Nieman Watchdog > Ask This > A checklist as states move to Renewable Portfolio Standards More than half the states are setting schedules that require utilities to generate specified amounts of electricity from renewable sources. In principle, the idea is a good one – but some questions need to be asked. (tags: utilities states renewables clean+energy renewable+portfolio+standards)
• ClimateBiz | State of Oregon Joins Climate Savers Initiative The State of Oregon joined the Climate Savers Computing Initiative in a bid to make the IT equipment in its offices and agencies more energy efficient. (tags: Oregon energy+efficiency IT+equipment climate+change)
• Bloomberg.com: Climate Plans by New York, Florida Prod U.S. on Global Accord Twenty-two U.S. states  are exploring mandatory carbon-dioxide caps and emission-credit markets. The proposals are pressuring Congress to pass legislation that would supersede the state and regional programs with a single national plan. (tags: climate+change New+york Florida states carbon+caps carbon+emissions carbon+trading)

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