The EPA’s publication of a coal ash rule on April 17, 2015, did little to resolve the debate about the proper management of the material.
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EPA’s Coal Ash Rule Continues To Draw Criticism – From Both Sides
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By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved a measure that instructs the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to chart a path to 100 percent clean energy in the city.
Mining’s Quiet Sustainability Revolution Offers New Opportunities For Innovative Engineering
By Dennis Gibson & Joseph Plubell
A few years ago, when the Rio Tinto decided to expand its iron ore production in Pilbara region of Western Australia, they faced a problem. While the remote region accounts for more than 40 percent of the world’s iron ore production, it is also one of the driest parts of the world. Ironically, however, the… Keep reading →
NY Creates New Emissions Credit For Nuclear Plants
By Jessica Bayles | McDermott Will & Emery
The New York Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Clean Energy Standard (CES), adopted in August, includes a new emissions credit—the ZEC.
Renewable Energy Update – September 2016 #3
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Interior unveiled the first phase of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan.
Bankruptcy And Midstream Contracts: Contract Parties Push Back
By Ed Ripley | King & Spalding
Parties and courts are still dealing with the much reported decision authorizing the rejection of midstream contracts in the Sabine Energy bankruptcy cases.
California’s New Climate Change Law Tempered By Uncertainty About Its Cap And Trade Program
By Katie Jorrie, Kerry Shea | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 32 last week codifying into law his office’s emission reduction goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below the 1990 level by 2030.
US And China Ratify The Paris Climate Agreement
By Paul Davies, Michael Green | Latham & Watkins LLP
Prior to the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 4 September, China and the US ratified the Paris Climate Agreement during a ceremony in Hangzhou, China.
Energy Update – September 2016
By Donna Bobbish, George Borovas, Nicholas Buckworth, Helen Cook, Robert N. Freedman, Patricia Hammes, Mehran Massih, Matthew Powell | Shearman & Sterling LLP
Energy Update, designed to inform clients and friends of the firm about important developments affecting US and international energy markets.
Clean Air Act Permit Challenges — New Rules On The Way
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.
