Subsidies

A business group says the wind energy subsidy is working at the expense of emissions-free nuclear. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)

Energy and Environment

Chamber takes aim at wind credit in Senate hearing

John Siciliano · June 14, 2016 4:01 am

In an announcement from Japan, the leaders of the G-7 said the burning of fossil fuels results in greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

G-7 pledges to stop fossil fuel subsidies by 2025

Kyle Feldscher · May 27, 2016 3:51 pm

$Banning fracking would send the country straight "back into the Middle East," he says. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)$ Energy and Environment

Trump wants to be energy independent

John Siciliano · May 26, 2016 7:42 pm

Former Mississippi governor, and GreenTech Automotive chairman Terry McAuliffe, right, after the unveiling of the company's new electric MyCar. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Green company tied to Clinton got subsidies, but missed job targets

Rudy Takala · May 16, 2016 8:11 pm

State lawmakers denied the $250 million in funding Gov. Rick Scott requested for "Enterprise Florida." (AP Photo/Chase Stevens, File)

States strike a blow against corporate welfare

Washington Examiner · May 16, 2016 4:03 am

House GOP wins Obamacare lawsuit

House GOP wins Obamacare lawsuit

Robert King · May 12, 2016 4:51 pm

The presentation included some "deal killers": factors that would cause GE to stay out of a state. One of three factors: "Unwillingness to Support 'Big Picture' Interests." (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

GE: Congressional opposition to subsidies is a ‘deal killer’ for states

Timothy P. Carney · May 9, 2016 3:54 pm

The Internal Revenue Service extended the number of years wind projects can take advantage of the maximum level of subsidy, from two to four years, under a "commence construction" clause in the tax code. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, FILE)

Energy and Environment

IRS doubles the time wind industry can receive subsidies

John Siciliano · May 6, 2016 5:22 pm

The Secretary of Agriculture appoints board members, and the federal government collects mandatory dues from all watermelon producers except for small producers. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Beltway Confidential

Agriculture subsidy agencies stick FOIA exemption into spending bill

Timothy P. Carney · April 29, 2016 7:15 pm

Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Jeff Flake said they suspected that the foot-dragging was the result of a lack of cooperation by agencies involved in the solar tax programs. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Energy and Environment

Treasury misses deadline to issue report on solar fraud

John Siciliano · April 22, 2016 9:45 pm

"Looks like we're going to be able to proceed without that controversy," Sen. Bill Nelson said. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Energy and Environment

Dem: FAA energy riders are a done deal

John Siciliano · April 6, 2016 8:25 pm

Groups fight over a plan to add incentives for renewable energy to a six-year FAA reauthorization bill. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Energy and Environment

FAA bill targeted for energy subsidies

John Siciliano · April 5, 2016 10:13 pm