Category Archives: Energy

A lecture on science at the NC legislature

Posted on February 6, 2013 by kmr

A rather interesting lecture today at the legislature by John Droz, who has figured prominently in the state’s debate over sea-level rise standards. Some takeaways: Apparently, many of our state’s scientists are actually anti-science and environmentalists are accepting their ideas … Continue reading →

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Ellmers, Fox, Burr and McHenry make the Dirty Air Villian list

Posted on September 12, 2012 by kmr

The NRCD announced its list of legislators who “Voted Dirty” today in a new effort to highlight which members of congress are heroes or villains when it comes to air quality protection. North Carolina Senator Richard Burr and Representatives Renee … Continue reading →

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Reuters says fracking land rush coming to an end

Posted on July 11, 2012 by kmr

If you’re interested in the fracking issue, especially the big currents that drive it, there’s been no better source for insights than Reuters, which has exposed the land speculation, shady finances and inner dealings of some of the industry’s biggest … Continue reading →

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Mining and energy board appointments an interesting mix

Posted on June 28, 2012 by kmr

The usual end-of-session appointments bill has a long list of folks Speaker Thom Tillis wants to see sitting on various boards, including the new Mining and Energy Commission, which is not quite law yet. One of the new members, Charles … Continue reading →

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Will Supremacy Clause trump new state fracking rules?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kmr

The fallout continues over yesterday’s big takeout by Reuters on possible collusion between Cheasapeake Energy and Encana to suppress land prices in Michigan. The state is taking a hard look at the deal and as is pointed out in today’s … Continue reading →

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The land grabs behind fracking

Posted on June 25, 2012 by kmr

Reuters has been killing it lately in its investigation of fracking finances, specifically the various deals done by Chesapeake, a major player in the fracking industry, and the company’s high flying CEO Aubrey McClendon. Special Report: Chesapeake and rival plotted … Continue reading →

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Reuters takes a hard look at Chesapeake CEO’s loans

Posted on April 18, 2012 by kmr

Chesapeake Energy, the company that may very well become the main player when/if fracking comes to North Carolina, is headed up Aubrey K. McClendon. Reuters just published a lengthy report on McClendon and $1.1 billion in personal loans he got … Continue reading →

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SECU questions fracked mortgages

Posted on April 11, 2012 by kmr

There have been a lot of questions raised about D.R. Horton’s ‘energy wing’ (that’s right, a homebuilder with its own energy company) and mortgages in North Carolina’s potential frack zone. Indy story on it here. Now, the State Employees Credit … Continue reading →

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