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Use of Credit Information for Insurance

For the last several years, insurance companies have been using credit information to determine a consumer's level of risk before selling or renewing auto, home or renter insurance policies. Legislators in 22 states and Puerto Rico are addressing legislation regarding the use of credit information in insurance in the 2013 legislative session. More

Broad Drop in State Unemployment

Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More
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!Energy PublicationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1963019630A list of recent energy reports and publications.
!Legislative SummariesBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2104421044A list of energy related legislative summaries.
!Additional Energy ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2105921059A list of web sites that contain energy related information.
Energy, Environment Legislation Tracking DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1301113011This database tracks energy and environment legislation to bring you up to date, real-time information on bills that have been introduced in the fifty states and the District of Columbia.
Task Force on Energy Supply 2013 Spring Forum PresentationsMeetings5/2/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2623226232Presentations shown at NCSL's Task Force on Energy Supply Meeting for 2013 Spring Forum.
FY 14 Budget Overview ETA ProgramsReports4/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2613626136An overview of specific energy, transportation and agriculture programs funding in FY14 budget and appropriations documents from Congress and the president
Renewable Energy Integration Challenges: How States are Managing the Rapid Growth of Renewable EnergyMultimedia4/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2610526105Learn about a webinar on Renewable Energy Integration Challenges: How States are Managing the Rapid Growth of Renewable Energy.
Power of Efficiency Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2575325753Read this story to find out how states are encouraging energy efficiency.
NCSL Legislative Summit 2012 Energy Supply Task ForceMeetings9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2516925169The August 2012 meeting of the Task Force on Energy Supply looked at the role of new technologies in the nation's energy future and state energy plans.
NCSL Legislative Summit 2012 Energy SummitMeetings8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2517325173The 2012 Energy Policy Summit explored new developments in energy resources and technology as well as their impacts on policymakers, consumers, and infrastructures.
[Energy] Tribal Leader Forum Series: Key Renewable Energy Opportunities for Oklahoma TribesMeetings8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2515725157The fifth in a series of planned U.S. DOE Office of Indian Energy-sponsored strategic energy development & investment forums, this forum gave Oklahoma tribal leaders the opportunity to receive the latest updates on DOE’s energy development efforts in Indian Country. The Forum provided a venue for tribal leaders to discuss best practices in renewable energy development, including project development and finance, issues related to Oklahoma land ownership, and energy planning and energy markets
Renewable Energy Integration and Intermediate Lessons LearnedMultimedia3/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2444924449A webinar on Renewable Energy Integration and Intermediate Lessons Learned.
2011 Renewable Energy Legislation Bill Summaries/ Databases12/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2414824148State renewable energy bills introduced in 2011.
Solar Industry: Rise and ShineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/22/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2390123901The clouds of high costs haven’t darkened the solar promise.
Fuel Cells—Clean and Reliable EnergyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2235222352Fuel Cells—Clean and Reliable Energy web brief
[2010 Fall Forum] 2010 Fall Forum Meeting of Task Force on Energy Supply Meetings12/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2192221922Presentations from the 2010 Fall Forum Meeting of Task Force on Energy Supply
2010 State Energy Legislative UpdatesBill Summaries/ Databases11/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2163921639A list of 2010 Energy Legislative Updates.
State Renewable Portfolio Standards Bill Summaries/ Databases8/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1757117571A chart of state renewable portfolio standards.
[Summit 2010] Energy Summit Presentations at 2010 Legislative SummitMeetings7/25/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2093820938Presentations for the Energy Summit Pre-Conference for 2010 NCSL Legislative Summit in Kentucky.
[SL Mag] Keeping the Lights OnArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2002320023Serious challenges face policymakers and utilities as they try to keep electricity supply stable and affordable.
[States Tackle Energy 2009] Volume 4: Hawaii's Energy Efficiency and Independence Initiatives Reports2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1822618226Briefings from the NCSL Energy and Environment Legislation Database on Hawaii's energy efficiency and independence initiatives.
[States Tackle Energy 2009] Volume 5: Renewable Energy Zone LegislationReports2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1822718227Briefings from the NCSL Energy and Environment Legislation Database on renewable energy zone legislation.
[States Tackle Energy 2009] Compilation of Briefings: States Tackle Energy in 2009 Reports2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1843818438These briefings from the NCSL Energy and Environment Legislation Tracking Database feature summaries and highlights of the hottest energy issues of the session.
[Chart] 2009 State Renewable Energy LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases2/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1687716877List of state legislation on renewable energy.
[LegisBrief] Financing Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1956119561Allowing local governments to use special improvement districts to finance loans for renewable energy equipment or energy efficiency improvements benefits states.
[LegisBrief] The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Charging Up Energy EfficiencyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/9/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1909219092Most ARRA funds available to states for energy efficiency, renewable energy, upgrades to electricity transmission, carbon capture and storage, and advanced research must be spent within the next three years.
SL Magazine: Green 2.0 April 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/27/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1666116661Lawmakers hope state programs requiring use of renewable resources will promote economic recovery, increase energy security and protect the environment.
[LegisBrief] The National Energy Labs: Connecting Science & Energy Policy - January 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1296012960January 2009 LegisBrief on Connecting Science and Energy Policy.
State Incentives for Hybrid VehiclesBill Summaries/ Databases11/3/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1298012980State incentives for hybrid vehicles.
[LegisBrief] Solar Energy Heats Up - April/May 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/8/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=12959129592008 Solar Energy LegisBrief.
State Legislatures Magazine: Homegrown Energy, June 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/14/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1299112991June 2007 State Legislatures article on Homegrown Energy.
[LegisBrief: Bioenergy] Biomass: A Many-Spendored Thing - June/July 2006Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=12962129622006 LegisBrief on Biomass.
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