On September 8, House and Senate conferees met for the first time to consider the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016.
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By Julie Herward, Jacob Hollinger | McDermott Will & Emery
In the United States, the federal Clean Air Act requires all “major sources” of air pollution, such as power plants, refineries and other large industrial facilities, to obtain permits detailing the conditions under which those sources are allowed to operate.
Energy Department Announces $29 Million Investment In Enhanced Geothermal Systems Efforts
By U.S. Department Of Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Obama Administration’s continued commitment to the President’s Climate Action Plan, the Energy Department today announced $29 million in funding under the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) program for projects awarded to teams at Sandia National Laboratories and the University of Utah. The funding will be… Keep reading →
Energy And Environmental Legislative Updates For Fall 2016
By David Leiter | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology Matters
The House of Representatives and Senate returned September 6 from the long August recess that started in mid-July.
China Continues To Lead Global Investment In Solar And Wind Projects But Curtailment Remains An Issue
By Paul Davies, R. Andrew Westgate | Latham & Watkins LLP
According to a recent report released by Clean Energy Pipeline, global clean energy backing in the first half of 2016 totalled US$116.4 billion. China was the largest investor, financing US$15.3 billion worth of solar and wind projects and accounting for nearly 30% of the world’s total solar and wind investment.
Energy Department Announces Dates And New Contests For Solar Decathlon 2017 In Denver, Colorado
By U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON, DC —The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2017 student design competition, which challenges collegiate teams to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive, will take place October 5 – 15, 2017, in Denver, Colorado, Energy Department and Denver officials announced today. The 14 collegiate teams competing in 2017 will focus… Keep reading →
Massachusetts Develops Next Solar Incentive
By Todd Griset | PretiFlaherty
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is designing a new solar incentive program to encourage the continued development of solar renewable energy.
“Holy Grail” Of Renewable Energy Storage Is Fast-Approaching
By Sahir Surmeli | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology Matters
In 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy created its Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-E) division to fund energy storage projects.
Green Bonds: Green Striping To Fuel China’s Green Economy?
By Paul Davies, Aaron Franklin | Latham & Watkins LLP
China has become the world’s largest green bond market, with green bonds issued in the first half of 2016 reaching 75 billion yuan (US$11 billion), 33% of the world total.
New York Unveils Details Of Its Clean Energy Program
By Morgan Gerard, Merrill Kramer | Sullivan & Worcester
The New York Department of Public Service on August 1, 2016 issued its long-awaited Clean Energy Standard order.
