On February 10, 2016, we reported that the Supreme Court stayed the Clean Power Plan (CPP) pending review by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Clean Power Plan Stayed – What Happens Now?
By Adam DeVoe, Thomas Dougherty, II | Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLPSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
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By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The U.S. Supreme Court’s order this week halting implementation of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP), quickly sent news outlets scrambling to gauge potential impacts. The New York Times: Here’s Bloomberg: And InsideClimate News: The consensus: Putting the CPP on ice could put a dent in the administration’s strategy to combat warming – with other… Keep reading →
Why The Surprise Supreme Court Decision Won’t Thwart The Clean Power Plan
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
In a surprise procedural decision on Feb. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court put the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan on pause while a lower court reviews it. The Court did not weigh in on the merits of the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan, and didn’t explain its reasoning, so we don’t know the legal basis for this… Keep reading →
Supreme Court Delays Implementation Of Clean Power Plan
By Olivia Lucas, Aaron Van Oort, Andrew Wheeler | Faegre Baker Daniels
In a 5-4 vote, the United States Supreme Court stayed the implementation of the Clean Power Plan (CPP) through the ultimate Supreme Court determination on the merits, assuming the inevitable writ of certiorari from the D.C. Circuit opinion is granted.
Energy News Roundup: CPP Setback, Euro Banks Exposure To Oil Crisis & BNP Freeze Oil Credit
By Conor O'Sullivan
The supreme court hit the pause button on Barack Obama’s plans to cut climate pollution from power plants, injecting new uncertainty into the viability of Obama’s climate plan once he leaves office in 2017. [The Guardian] European banks appear to face greater long-term exposure to problems in the energy sector compared to U.S. banks, many… Keep reading →
In the race to reduce carbon footprints and replace coal as a primary energy source, much has been made of an alleged “battle” between natural gas and renewables in the power generation industry. However, an astute market read — fueled by actions from utilities and regulatory agencies – may find the two sectors growing in… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Shell’s Stock Rises, American Clean Energy Shift On Track & MIT’s Wearables Breakthrough
By Conor O'Sullivan
Royal Dutch Shell shares rose after it confirmed it would cut 10,000 jobs and a sharp fall in annual profits. [BBC News] According to new data just released in the 2016 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook — a project of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the shift from coal to clean energy may be occurring earlier… Keep reading →
California Leak Exposes Risks Of Increasing Reliance On Natural Gas
By Enerknol Research
On January 15, 2016, the California Department of Conservation (DOC) issued a notice of intent to propose emergency natural gas storage regulations in response to Governor Brown’s emergency proclamation to address the ongoing natural gas leak at the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility in Los Angeles County. The leak, detected in October 2015, is… Keep reading →
Environmental Policy Quarterly
By Sarah Beason, Eric E. Freedman, Judson Greif, Roderick Hall, William Keyser, Stephen Martinko, Cliff Rothenstein, James Sartucci, Craig Wilson | K&L Gates LLP
Welcome to the Winter 2016 edition of Environmental Policy Quarterly, published jointly by the Environmental, Land and Natural Resources Practice Group and the Public Policy and Law Practice Group of K&L Gates.
Energy & Environment Update – January 2016 #2
By David Leiter, Sarah Litke, Neal Martin | Mintz Levin - ML Strategies
As Washington prepares for snow, energy issues continue to heat up in the second session of the 114th Congress.
