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By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Earlier this year we posted about the lack of a quorum at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and how that could delay important energy infrastructure projects across the country – including a number of natural gas pipelines that would help distribute gas and its benefits to consumers, businesses, manufacturers and power generators. The issue then was making nominations… Keep reading →
Renewable Energy Update – June 2017 #5
By ELIZABETH CLARK, WILLIAM R. DEVINE, BARRY EPSTEIN, RENÉE LOUISE ROBIN | ALLEN MATKINS
The United States Conference of Mayors, which includes both Republican and Democratic mayors from cities across the nation, adopted a series of resolutions that are far more assertive than federal climate policy.
Washington should back the winning side, represented by the new crown prince, but it must also be mindful of shifting family dynamics and tread carefully. The appearance of a smooth switch in crown princes last week is at odds with reports that the former heir apparent is now under armed guard, confined to his palace… Keep reading →
Department Of Defense And Federal Energy Procurement Programs Remain Attractive
By STEPHEN BOLOTIN, TAITE MCDONALD | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
Even though the Trump Administration has proclaimed an “all of the above” energy strategy, many of the Administration’s actions have seemed to favor coal and fossil fuels at the expense of clean and innovative energy solutions.
President Trump’s Budget Would Put Communities Living Near Oil And Gas At Risk
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
The Trump Administration and EPA Administer Pruitt recently released a proposed budget targeting the health and well-being of all Americans. Alarmingly, by stripping funding for critical safeguards, this budget would be especially detrimental to the over 15 million Americans living near oil and gas industry operations across the country. Communities depend on EPA for air… Keep reading →
Gulf Crisis With Qatar Challenges The United States
By Simon Henderson
Extremely tough conditions set by Saudi Arabia and the UAE for resolving the diplomatic rift with Qatar could force Washington to choose sides in the crisis. The list of thirteen demands to which Qatar must respond within ten days appears to reflect longstanding desires — although not publicly stated until very recently — by Riyadh… Keep reading →
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies hearing on the proposed budget estimates and justification for FY2018 for the Environmental Protection Agency.
When Trump’s Agencies Undermine Small Businesses Supporting Responsible Energy
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Every physician would tell you that regular check-ups are important for your health, to catch problems before they become big issues, and to let you know that everything is in working order. Regular check-ups are also important for the oil and natural gas industry, whose leading actors benefit from periodic site inspections for natural gas… Keep reading →
Little Action During Presidential “Infrastructure Week”
By STEPHON BAGNE | CLARK HILL PLC
President Trump declared an “Infrastructure Week” but did not accompany it with specific actions to increase infrastructure expenditures.
