Chemical manufacturers and petroleum refiners are closely tracking the latest activities of a high-level agency working group formed pursuant to President Obama’s Executive Order (13,650).
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EPA Poised To Make Sweeping Changes To The Risk Management Program Rule
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By Charles Sartain | Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C.
In related news, the White House intends to limit methane pollution from thousands of existing oil and gas wells, pipelines and other facilities.
EPA Continues to Dismantle Clean Air Act Affirmative Defenses — Blame It On The Judge(s)
By Seth Jaffe | Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law
On Wednesday, EPA published certain amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards in the Federal Register.
EPA And DOE Honor 2016 Energy Star Partners Of The Year For Outstanding Achievements In Energy Efficiency
By U.S. Department of Energy
IN 2014 ALONE, ALL ENERGY STAR PARTNERS PREVENTED 283 MILLION METRIC TONS OF GHG EMISSIONS, PROVIDING $31.5 BILLION IN ECONOMIC BENEFITS WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment… Keep reading →
EPA Announces Update Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Guidance Documents For Biofuels
By Kathleen M. Roberts | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On March 7, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the update of three greenhouse gas inventory guidance documents.
Opposition to the Clean Power Plan (CPP), promulgated by the EPA and championed by the Obama administration as a path to a cleaner energy future, recently came to a head as the Supreme Court granted opponents a stay halting implementation of the plan.
Clean Power Plan Stayed – What Happens Now?
By Adam DeVoe, Thomas Dougherty, II | Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
On February 10, 2016, we reported that the Supreme Court stayed the Clean Power Plan (CPP) pending review by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals.
America’s Progress In Reducing Emissions
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The U.S. Supreme Court’s order this week halting implementation of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP), quickly sent news outlets scrambling to gauge potential impacts. The New York Times: Here’s Bloomberg: And InsideClimate News: The consensus: Putting the CPP on ice could put a dent in the administration’s strategy to combat warming – with other… Keep reading →
Why The Surprise Supreme Court Decision Won’t Thwart The Clean Power Plan
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
In a surprise procedural decision on Feb. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court put the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan on pause while a lower court reviews it. The Court did not weigh in on the merits of the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan, and didn’t explain its reasoning, so we don’t know the legal basis for this… Keep reading →
In the race to reduce carbon footprints and replace coal as a primary energy source, much has been made of an alleged “battle” between natural gas and renewables in the power generation industry. However, an astute market read — fueled by actions from utilities and regulatory agencies – may find the two sectors growing in… Keep reading →
