Law and Order in the Oil and Gas Fields

Coalbed Methane
Development: Boon or Bane for Rural Residents?

Western Energy Agenda

Renewable Energy and Efficiency

Energy Impacts to Landowners

Hydraulic Fracturing

Bonding

Water Protection

Natural Gas Prices and Markets

Related Energy Links

Energy Bill 2005

Estimated Budget Effects Of The Conference Agreement

Energy Policy Act of 2005

Read WORC's comparison of energy bills. (July 28, 2005 pdf 22k)

Senate Passes Energy Bill Without Protections for Landowners
WORC's statement

Bill clears by an 85-12 vote.

U.S. PIRG analysis pdf( 41k) reports Senate energy tax package more balanced

WORC's Senate energy bill update.(May 27, 2005 pdf 31k)

Background:

February 2005

WORC testifies before the Senate Committee Conference on coal policy - Read WORC's written comments (pdf 48k)

Read WORC's comments on natural gas policy (pdf 115k)

New report focuses on safeguarding our air, water, land, and quality of life by strengthening oil and gas inspection and enforcement programs.

August, 2004
New Legislation Would Protect Water, Landowners Facing Oil and Gas Development

• read bill (pdf-61K)
• read press release
• read WORC factsheet (pdf-18K))

Rancher Encourages Responsible Energy Development Policies
Testimony describes loss of health, water, land, and money in 5-year struggle with coalbed methane developers

• Read press release
• Download Marjorie's Testimony (pdf-19k)
• See photographs of Marjorie's ranch in Wyoming