On separate fronts, two U.S. government agencies have proposed new regulations over the expanding natural gas industry, and industry participants are now focusing their efforts on coping with the costs the proposals will potentially bring, which could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized federal regulations… Keep reading →
Two more results from the new Harris Poll on what Americans are thinking about key energy issues. First, 77 percent of registered voters say they’re concerned about government requirements that would increase the amount of ethanol in gasoline: Second, 73 percent agree that federal government regulations could contribute to increased costs for gasoline to consumers:… Keep reading →
On June 13, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of the 2016 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards.
On May 12, 2016, EPA issued its final rule for reduction of methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
On May 12, 2016, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rules aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
When you head out for your Memorial Day drive, consider the current price of gasoline – the U.S. average retail price of $2.30 a gallon, which the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says is 47 cents lower than at the same time last year and the lowest average price just before a Memorial Day weekend… Keep reading →
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed increase of the renewable fuel volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for all biofuels in 2017 and biomass-based diesel in 2018.
This year the National Park Service (NPS) celebrates its centennial, having been established by the passage of the “Organic Act” in 1916. According to the Organic Act, a main purpose of the NPS is to conserve “parks, monuments, and reservations” in such a manner that “will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.”… Keep reading →
The news has been full of stories and articles concerning Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), also referred to as coal ash.
In June 2014, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP) to regulate CO2 emissions from existing power plants.
