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Originally aired: 02/14/2007

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Ethanol: RFA's Bob Dineen says Bush admin's farm bill proposal not adequate for cellulosic

With the president calling for an increase in alternative fuels use to 35 billion gallons within a decade and the farm bill up for consideration this year, both Congress and the administration are putting a major focus on the research and promotion of renewable fuels. During today's OnPoint, Bob Dineen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, discusses the specifics of the administration's farm bill proposal and talks about whether or not it provides adequate funding to move beyond grain-based ethanol. Dineen discusses the difficulties of convincing retailers to sell E85 and talks about the future potential of creating an infrastructure to move E85 throughout the country.

OnPoint, 03/18/2010

Climate: Covington & Burling's Waldron discusses prospects for legislation in the Senate

Former Markey staff director Gerry Waldron discusses hurdles to passing climate, energy package.

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OnPoint, 03/17/2010

Technology: FuelCell Energy's Brdar discusses growth of stationary fuel cell market

FuelCell Energy CEO Dan Brdar discusses use of large stationary fuel cells for electricity production.

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OnPoint, 03/16/2010

Energy Markets: FERC's Wellinghoff discusses CFTC's role in electricity markets

FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff discusses dispute with CFTC over electricity market jurisdiction.

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OnPoint, 03/15/2010

Climate: Md. Treasurer Kopp discusses SEC guidance on corporate climate disclosure

Maryland Treasurer Nancy Kopp discusses debate over new SEC interpretive guidance.

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Event Coverage, 03/09/2010

Climate: EPA Administrator Jackson discusses agency's key priorities

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson discusses impact of environmental policies on economy.

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OnPoint, 03/08/2010

Climate: Delaware's O'Mara discusses state's efforts on renewable energy

Delaware Environment Secretary Collin O'Mara discusses impact of federal legislation on states.

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OnPoint, 03/04/2010

Climate: IPAMS's Solich makes the case for including natural gas in clean energy legislation

IPAMS's George Solich explains how new Senate climate plan will affect natural gas industry.

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OnPoint, 03/03/2010

Climate: PSEG's Izzo discusses impacts of new Senate plan on utilities

PSEG President Ralph Izzo explains how EPA regulation will affect utilities and consumers.

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OnPoint, 03/02/2010

Climate: Pew's Gulledge discusses research and reporting of climate science

Pew Center's Jay Gulledge discusses recent inquiries into IPCC report.

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OnPoint, 03/01/2010

Autos: Consulting firm PRTM's Hazimeh discusses challenges to EV market after Prius recall

Consulting firm PRTM's Oliver Hazimeh discusses hurdles to widespread adoption of electric vehicles in U.S.

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