9.40 am — 
While Congress is dithering if not deadlocked, over a comprehensive national energy policy, States are where the action is, and it’s proving to be popular
“… Some 29 states and Washington D.C. have renewable standards requiring utilities to get a chunk of their power from sources like wind or solar… conservative groups have made a big push to try to repeal these laws, arguing that the mandates drive up electricity prices… What’s surprising … is that these attempts have been so unsuccessful — even in deeply conservative red states.”
