June 17, 2009 12:20 pm ET filed under Fact Check
Industrial Energy Consumers Of America Launches Misleading Ad About Cap-And-Trade
The Industrial Energy Consumers of America recently launched a radio ad campaign targeting the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Rather than earnestly informing listeners about the proposed bill, the IECA relies of false statistics and debunked talking points to further muddy the waters surrounding this complex issue.
May 29, 2009 5:13 pm ET filed under Fact Check
Head Of Industrial Energy Consumers Of America Falsely Claims ACES "Assures Continued Loss Of Manufacturing Jobs"
On May 29, 2009, Paul Cicio, head of the Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA), wrote a column in Roll Call falsely claiming that the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) "assures continued loss of manufacturing jobs." In the same article, Cicio makes false claims about the bill's impact on the industry, the participation in emission reduction by other countries, and his organization's motives.
May 05, 2009 9:48 am ET filed under Fact Check
American Energy Solutions Group's National Energy Summit: Another Excuse for the GOP to Flack for the Oil Industry
At a time when congress should be focused on finding tomorrow's energy sources, Republicans are literally inviting the oil industry to Capitol Hill so they can lobby for the status quo. Every single witness showcased at the GOP's National Energy Summit has strong ties to Big Oil.
