Coastal States Push Government Run Offshore Oil Plans
Delegates from 17 coastal states urged the federal government to probe offshore oil and control its use. They want involvement in planning and a possible public consortium, saying speed and scope of the project raises doubts about oil company influence. TheInterior Department plans to expand rights on up to 10 million offshore acres this year.
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Ford Policy Aimed At Higher Gas Prices
Washington AP report says President Ford plans an energy policy to raise gasoline prices to curb demand while avoiding direct fuel restrictions. It outlines a $3 per barrel import tax, $3 domestic tax, tax relief to public, and removal of old oil price controls, plus voluntary auto mileage gains and insulation aid.
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Oconee Nuclear Units Target Mid January Restart
Duke Power says all three reactors at Oconee Nuclear Station should run by mid January, cutting power costs as more electricity comes from nuclear plants and less from coal. The plan would reduce coal use by 81,000 tons daily and lower January bills slightly.
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