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By Bailey Langner | King & SpaldingInfrastructure Acceleration Effort Takes First Step In Right Direction – President Signs Executive Order To Streamline Environmental Review Process
By LAWRENCE PROSEN | KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLPTo Protect The Grid From Hackers, You Need To Break It
By Kevin Eber | National Renewable Energy LaboratoryToday’s electric grid increasingly uses “smart” devices that can be controlled remotely — letting operators manage the grid better and more efficiently. But as the electric grid becomes smarter, it also becomes more vulnerable to hackers. That’s why a new initiative underway at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) aims to prevent hackers from gaining control… Keep reading →
Energy Department Invests Over $34 Million To Improve Protection Of The Nation’s Energy Infrastructure
By U.S. Department of EnergyAs part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to protecting America’s energy critical infrastructure, the Energy Department (DOE) today announced more than $34 million for two projects that will improve the protection of the U.S. electric grid and oil and natural gas infrastructure from cyber threats.The University of Arkansas and the University of Illinois will assemble… Keep reading →
Energy & Environment Update – September 2015 #3
By David Leiter, Sarah Litke, Neal Martin | Mintz Levin - ML StrategiesEnergy News Roundup: Icahn Facing Chesapeake Loss, Solar Global Growth & Hacking Big Oil
By Conor O'SullivanAnalysts are beginning to question whether Carl Icahn has taken on an insurmountable challenge by investing heavily in Chesapeake Energy. “The company made its second big cut in capital spending in the last month, highlighting the grinding toll that low oil and gas prices are taking on energy stocks—and how tough it will be… Keep reading →
Energy Quote of the Day: GOP Releases “Architecture of Abundance” Legislative Framework
By Edward DodgeThe House Energy and Commerce Committee lead by Chairman Fred Upton has released a “framework document” Monday that outlines their legislative goals for energy policy. Congressman Upton said, “Our energy realities have changed dramatically – we’ve gone from bust to boom practically overnight. However, today’s energy policies are lagging far behind.” The four-part outline described… Keep reading →
Madelyn Creedon Confirmed as Principal Deputy Administrator for the National Nuclear Security Administration
By U.S. Department of EnergyWASHINGTON – Madelyn Creedon was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, as the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Principal Deputy Administrator for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). “Madelyn Creedon’s confirmation comes at a critical point for the National Nuclear Security Administration,” said Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. “She is well-prepared for her… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Cyber Attacks Hit Energy Firms, Devon Sells $2.3 Billion in Non-core Assets & Opec Output Boost
By Jared AndersonIt’s called “Energetic Bear” and some experts believe elements of the Russian government are behind a string of malware infections that reportedly compromised hundreds of industrial control systems. Originally thought to be used as a form of espionage, experts believe the technology can gain control of energy infrastructure and “cripple physical systems such as wind… Keep reading →