Members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission testify today before the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, as that committee considers its oversight of the FERC.
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing On FERC Oversight
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By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Every time I open my hometown newspaper and see a negative op-ed on America’s first nationwide limits on power plant carbon pollution – the Clean Power Plan – I think, “Oh boy. Some new industry water-carrier opposing commonsense efforts to improve public health.” Now, to be sure, Texas is not the only state where groups… Keep reading →
Renewable Energy Update – November 2015 #2
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
In the era of global climate change, the phrase “war between the states” has taken on a new dimension.
Building A Bulwark Around The Clean Power Plan
By Andrew Shaw, Jon Sohn | Dentons
On August 3, 2015, President Obama unveiled highly anticipated final Clean Air Act rules to address carbon dioxide emissions from new and existing power plants.
These 3 States Have A Head Start on the Clean Power Plan, You’d Never Guess Who They Are
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Everyone in Colorado skis, all Oklahomans can rope a calf, and native New Jerseyans like me all talk like Pauly D did on Jersey Shore. Right? You may also stereotype when it comes to clean energy: Progressive states such as California are pumping out clean, renewable energy while others insist on clinging to old, dirty power… Keep reading →
5 Energy Trends Driving Climate Progress In 2015
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
What a difference a year can make. Even before the last weeks tick away, 2015 stands out as a remarkable and dynamic year for climate and energy in the United States. Read on for five bold trends that are beginning to reshape our economy – and our national discourse on climate change. 1. Investments in… Keep reading →
New Ozone Rule Could Cost Oil And Gas Millions In Compliance Costs
By Enerknol Research
On October 1, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rule to update the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by strengthening primary and secondary ozone standards, changing monitoring requirements, and updating the Air Quality Index (AQI) to inform the public of unhealthy air. The controversial rule updates the… Keep reading →
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Presents Challenges, Opportunities For Manufacturers
By Louis Thorson | Foley & Lardner LLP
While much of the focus on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan relates to its impact on utilities and other energy providers, manufacturers and other large electricity consumers are understandably concerned about the CPP’s impact on their electricity bill.
Energy Insights: An Update From The Third Quarter Of 2015
By Joshua Ditelburg, Robert Winner | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
In this edition of Seyfarth Shaw’s Energy Insights Newsletter our Energy and Clean Technologies team covers important developments in Q3 2015.
Should Colorado Methane Regulations Serve As Model For Federal Rules
By Julie Rosen | Ryley Carlock & Applewhite
In February 2014, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted rules to directly regulate methane and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from oil and gas sources.
