One of the many issues in the current Presidential campaign involves the question of whether to pursue a tax on carbon emissions.
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By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
In response to the deadly natural gas explosion in San Bruno, California, the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing new regulations to make pipelines safer. The regulations will go a long way toward safeguarding communities from the risks of natural gas explosions, but, if they’re done right, they could also protect… Keep reading →
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues
Energy And America’s Best Interest – #EIAConf
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) annual energy conference is under way in Washington, D.C. Here are a few highlights from the first slate of speakers, which included John Holdren, assistant to the president for science and technology, and Gregory Goff, Tesoro Corporation president and CEO. Holdren went first, saying that the driver of technology… Keep reading →
Microgrids Should Be A Strong Component Of Resilient, Smart Cities
By Jason Abiecunas and Dave O’Connor | Black & Veatch
Modernizing power delivery – particularly in a time of rapidly expanding populations and rising costs of a reliable power supply – encompasses more than replacing old components with new. The investments will need to address integration of larger shares of renewable energy while delivering on higher levels of reliability and resilience that are demanded by… Keep reading →
When it comes to making actual progress on climate through the reduction of carbon emissions, basically there are two groups: talkers and doers. Talkers spend much of their time filibustering on the need to reduce emissions through central government planning – bureaucratic programs, new layers of regulation, onerous pricing mechanisms and more – while criticizing… Keep reading →
Compelling video interview earlier this month with Chevron Chairman and CEO John S. Watson by the Wall Street Journal – headlined the “Morality of Oil”: This is especially timely, given the claims of some industry opponents that affordable, reliable, portable energy somehow isn’t a public good, despite some important facts to the contrary: Leading… Keep reading →
Hot Topics In Clean Energy This California Legislative Session
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
As the days are getting longer and the weather is warming up, kids across the country are counting down the days until summer vacation. California state lawmakers, on the other hand, are rolling up their sleeves and building upon California’s strong foundation of clean energy leadership and momentum. With the electricity sector responsible for about… Keep reading →
U.S., China To Sign Paris Climate Agreement
By Todd Griset | PretiFlaherty
The U.S. and China have announced plans to sign the international climate change agreement reached in Paris last December.
EPA And DOE Honor 2016 Energy Star Partners Of The Year For Outstanding Achievements In Energy Efficiency
By U.S. Department of Energy
IN 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 →
