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Trespass By Fracturing? A Theory Alive In Pennsylvania
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By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Ohio-based utility FirstEnergy’s efforts to land a bailout from consumers have crossed over from the problematic to the absurd. With the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in January rejecting a bid to alter the electricity marketplace in ways that would favor some generating facilities over others, FirstEnergy last week launched an end-run around FERC, asking U.S. Energy Secretary… Keep reading →
FirstEnergy Shamelessly Begs DOE To Prop Up Uneconomic Coal And Nukes
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
This week, FirstEnergy submitted an outrageous request to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Ohio-based utility giant wants DOE to bail out not only its uneconomic coal and nuclear plants, but all ailing plants across the PJM Interconnection region – which includes 13 states and Washington D.C. FirstEnergy’s request, if granted, would fundamentally undermine important energy… Keep reading →
The Justice Department announced its first FCPA enforcement action in 2018.
Will The Ohio Supreme Court Shut Down FirstEnergy’s Bailout Once And For All?
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
For years, FirstEnergy has been seeking a bailout for its uneconomic coal and nuclear plants. The Ohio-based utility finally got its wish in late 2016, when the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved more than $600 million in customer-funded subsidies. The money was intended to help improve the credit ratings of FirstEnergy and its parent… Keep reading →
President Trump Blocks Broadcom’s Bid to Take Over Qualcomm Upon Recommendation From CFIUS
By Rich Matheny, Andrea Murino & Jacob Osborn | Goodwin
In early November 2017, Singapore chipmaker Broadcom Limited made an unsolicited public offer to acquire Qualcomm Incorporated, its San Diego-based rival.
U.S. States, Cities, & Corporations Unite To Uphold Paris Climate Accord
By SAHIR SURMELI | MINTZ LEVIN - ENERGY & CLEAN TECHNOLOGY MATTERS
President Trump has announced that the United States would withdraw from the landmark Paris climate accord, sparking serious concern about the future of global efforts to mitigate climate change.
Shareholders At ExxonMobil Vote In Favor Of Climate Change Reporting
By SARAH A. ALTSCHULLER | FOLEY HOAG LLP - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
On May 31, shareholders at Exxon Mobil Corp. voted in favor of a climate change resolution asking the company to publish an annual report on the business impact of measures designed to limit global temperature increases to 2 degrees centigrade
Purchasing Power Over Politics: American Consumers Buy More Clean Energy And Electric Vehicles
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Americans are switching to cleaner cars and electricity. In addition to being smart purchases, these clean energy choices could be a political statement. Consumers are choosing to use their hard-earned dollars to show what they want: clean energy, a clean economy, and government policies that reflect their values. Last month, electric-car company Tesla was valued… Keep reading →
Numbers Don’t Lie – Finding And Fixing Methane Leaks Create Jobs Across North America
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Even though Washington policies may be in full retreat concerning the environment, the world’s energy economies are moving toward the future. Growing opportunities in the methane management technology and services industry is one example, where new well-paying jobs in the industry are being created across the U.S. and Canada. These are jobs that could soon… Keep reading →
