Energy Policy

Senate Tax Proposal Provides Encouraging News For Wind

As Default Deadline Nears, Congress Continues Debate Debt Ceiling Plan

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch recently released his Chairman’s Mark of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in advance of the Senate Finance Committee markup.

President Obama Speaks At Southern Site Of The Keystone Oil Pipeline

The Nebraska Public Service Commission’s approval of the Keystone XL pipeline is a significant milestone for a project that would enhance crude oil delivery from Canada to U.S. refineries on the Gulf Coast while also increasing U.S. energy security. Working methodically over several months, the commission gave full vent to voices on all sides of… Keep reading →

House Passes Tax Cuts And Jobs Act: How The Senate Proposal Compares

Congress Meets As Government Shutdown Looms

On November 2, 2017, the House Ways and Means Committee released its plan for comprehensive tax reform: the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

U.S. Congress Introduces Legislation To Change Foreign Direct Investment Review

Congress Struggles With Funding Repairs To U.S. Capitol Dome

Congress recently introduced two pieces of legislation that could significantly change foreign direct investment review in the United States.

As Default Deadline Nears, Congress Continues Debate Debt Ceiling Plan

We drafted a tax alert that addresses the impact of the much anticipated “Tax Cut and Jobs Act” on the taxation of U.S. Corporations.

Currents – Energy Industry Insights – November 2017

China Plans New Energy Strategy

China Energy Investment Signs MOU for $83.7 Billion in West Virginia Projects.

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Today, the U.S. is both the largest producer of natural gas and the world leader in reducing emissions. When it comes to propelling the U.S. forward with energy in the 21st century, “we no longer have to choose between more energy and a cleaner environment.” – API President and CEO Jack Gerard For more than 50… Keep reading →

California Power Grid Strained By Heat Wave

Sizing up points made on both sides of Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s proposal that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission change the electricity marketplace: Government intervention vs. market competition Propping up certain generation facilities vs. protecting consumers. Diversity in power generation for diversity’s sake vs. what’s best for grid health. We’ll go with markets, consumers and… Keep reading →

Prime Minister Harper And Supporters Await Election Results

The call to reduce oil and gas methane emissions landed a one-two punch this week that should provide Canada all the motivation it needs to get ahead of this global trend and prepare its energy industry for the future. First, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook analysis statedthe future of the natural gas industry… Keep reading →

Report Places Los Angeles At Top Of List For City With Worst Traffic And Smog

The current state of ozone regulation is a mess – and Washington needs to do something about it. Late in 2015, EPA imposed new standards for ozone air quality, which posed an immediate problem out in the rest of the country because existing, 2008 standards weren’t yet fully implemented. Basically, the states were faced with… Keep reading →

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