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UN And U.S. Sanctions Target North Korea: Impacts For Asia And Beyond
By Nancy Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Moushami Joshi, Matthew Oresman, Jenny Sheng, Woon-Wah Siu | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
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By Energy Tomorrow Featured
When Congress created the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) more than a decade ago, lawmakers hoped the federal fuels program would spur development of a domestic biofuels industry that would help reduce oil imports with millions and millions of gallons of home-grown ethanol – with a particular focus on increasing volumes of cellulosic biofuel made from… Keep reading →
California Floating Offshore Wind Project Proposed
By Todd Griset | PretiFlaherty
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is moving toward the prospect of leasing sites for commercial wind energy development in federal waters offshore California.
Methane emissions have dropped significantly. Since 2005, emissions from field production of natural gas have dropped 38 percent, and emissions from hydraulically fractured natural gas wells have plunged 79 percent. These facts bear repeating in light of the Obama administration’s announcement that it is pursuing yet another set of methane regulations. Not only are the additional… Keep reading →
California Looks To Modernize Natural Gas Utilities, Presents A National Model
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Methane leaking from pipes before natural gas is delivered to customers can have a large, harmful impact on the climate. This idea was first brought to light in a major scientific paper published in 2012, and supported by numerous papers since. For California, a climate leader, and a state that consumes 10 percent of the… Keep reading →
New Federal Drought Action Plan Owes A Lot To Lessons Learned In California
By Steven Anderson | Best Best & Krieger LLP
The Obama Administration released an action plan for long-term drought resilience that will impact the way state and local water agencies interact with the federal government on drought prevention and response efforts.
A quick list of some of the benefits realized by the United States thanks to modern hydraulic fracturing and advanced horizontal drilling: Surging oil and natural gas production The United States is the world’s leading producer of oil and natural gas, resulting in lower oil imports and an opportunity for the U.S. to compete with… Keep reading →
U.S. ocean energy regulators are advancing plans to lease sites off New York for potential commercial wind energy development.
Offshore Energy Vital To Manufacturing, Energy Security
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The Obama administration’s decision last week to eliminate the Atlantic from the next federal offshore leasing plan is a step backward for American energy policy. Despite bipartisan support in Congress and from voters in coastal states, the administration is doubling down on a shortsighted policy that keeps 87 percent of federally controlled offshore acreage off limits to energy… Keep reading →
An Historic Moment: Advanced Meters Make Their Way To New York City
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Do you remember where were you were and what you were doing the day the first iPhone was released? What about the moment when Senator Obama became a real contender for the White House? It is rare to experience a pivotal moment in history, and appreciate its significance in real time. Last week, the New… Keep reading →
