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Emerging Technologies Washington Update December 2018 #1
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Grinch Utilities And Regulators Spoil Holidays By Forcing Customers To Pay Billions For Midwest Coal Plants
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange BlogThanks to Midwest utilities, regulators and a pair of unprofitable power plants, electricity customers in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will get a lump of coal this holiday season. The owners keep running these plants at a big loss – projected at over $5 billion – resulting in higher electricity prices and polluting power that isn’t… Keep reading →
With the Edison Electric Institute celebrating 1 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads with a forum event in Washington, D.C., let’s talk, again, about some EV realities – which is important as the buzz around EVs grows. Let’s discuss subsidies, real consumer costs, emissions and batteries. Who’s Being Subsidized for Buying EVs? This is a thorny… Keep reading →
Currents Energy Industry Insights: November 2018 #4
By William Herlihy & Nicholas Preservati | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLCJoint Venture Methane Risk Is Also A Climate Opportunity
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange BlogWith mounting concern about the state of the climate and increasing speculation about natural gas’ role in decarbonizing energy markets, oil and gas companies face growing scrutiny from the public and investors. Some companies are stepping up with pledges to reduce emissions of methane from their worldwide operations. But there’s a catch. As our new… Keep reading →
Marcellus Shale Update: Russia, Ukraine And Marcellus
By Daniel Markind | Flaster Greenberg PCThe Transforming Economic Power Of Offshore Energy
By Energy Tomorrow BlogDuring an Explore Offshore discussion on Capitol Hill, it’s not hard to pick out the good reasons for safely and responsibly developing offshore natural gas and oil: long-term U.S. energy and national security, jobs and economic stimulus, revenues to states, global leadership and more. National Explore Offshore Co-Chair Jim Nicholson: “Energy security is an issue that impacts every other critical issue. …… Keep reading →
The Sectarian Significance Of Bahrain’s Elections
By Simon HendersonThe imminent polls will not alter the power structure of the strategically positioned Gulf state, but they could affect its simmering Shia unrest and wider regional politics. On November 24, Bahraini men and women will go to the polls to choose who will represent them in the forty-seat National Assembly for the next four years.… Keep reading →
From Bull To Bear: What To Make Of The Sell-Off In The Crude Oil Market?
By Ryan Dusek | Opportune LLPRecent headlines on natural gas prices may leave Americans feeling whipsawed by marketplace fluctuations (see here and here). So, let’s look at what’s been going on with natural gas this year. But first, four points to keep in mind: Affordable natural gas has saved the average household more than $100 per year in recent years. Most consumers… Keep reading →