Methane emissions have dropped significantly. Since 2005, emissions from field production of natural gas have dropped 38 percent, and emissions from hydraulically fractured natural gas wells have plunged 79 percent. These facts bear repeating in light of the Obama administration’s announcement that it is pursuing yet another set of methane regulations. Not only are the additional… Keep reading →
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.EPA And DOE Honor 2016 Energy Star Partners Of The Year For Outstanding Achievements In Energy Efficiency
By U.S. Department of EnergyIN 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 →
Clean Power Plan – Work Continues Despite Stay
By Mark Steger | Clark Hill PLCEPA Announces Update Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Guidance Documents For Biofuels
By Kathleen M. Roberts | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.You know, because of the broad benefits of the U.S. energy revolution – including higher domestic production, more energy security, lower costs for consumers and manufacturers – energy as an issue hasn’t been the kind of election-year focal point it might be if the country instead was staring at energy scarcity, higher costs and growing… Keep reading →
Energy & Environment Update – March 2016
By David Leiter, Sarah Litke, Neal Martin, Erin Morton | Mintz Levin - ML StrategiesSixth Circuit Exercises Jurisdiction Over Federal Clean Water Rule Challenges
By Shawn Hagerty, Andre Monette | Best Best & Krieger LLPWhen Congress and the president acted late last year to end the decades-old ban on domestic crude oil exports, Washington showed it could generate the consensus to update energy policy so it matches America’s new energy reality, a reality of abundance created by surging domestic oil production. The same kind of change is needed on… Keep reading →