According to a report released last week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the number of U.S. solar jobs surpassed those in oil and natural gas extraction for the first time last year.
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U.S. Solar Jobs Exceed Oil And Gas For First Time In 2015
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By Michael Carroll, Alicia Handy, Claudia O'Brien, Samantha Seikkula, R. Andrew Westgate, Robert Wyman, Jr. | Latham & Watkins LLP
On May 12, 2016, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rules aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
EPA Releases Proposed Renewable Fuel Volume Requirements
By Kathleen M. Roberts | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed increase of the renewable fuel volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for all biofuels in 2017 and biomass-based diesel in 2018.
Five Nordic Countries Agree To “Drive Down” Oil And Gas Methane Pollution Alongside The U.S.
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Last week’s White House announcement marked an important step in the march toward global climate action. The U.S.-Nordic Leader Summit Joint Statement, issued by the United States, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, underscored the need for a broad climate strategy, one that prioritizes reductions in both long- and short-lived climate pollutants across key industry… Keep reading →
Environmental And Industry Groups Challenge EPA Coal Ash Rule
By Jessica J.O. King | Williams Mullen
The news has been full of stories and articles concerning Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), also referred to as coal ash.
3 Policies Driving Innovation In The Electricity Sector
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
As rapid changes in energy technology – both in renewable and fossil fuel sources – transforms the way we power our lives, we have a chance to leave our children a prosperous world and reduce the effects of climate change. But, to scale fast enough, we need smart policies – at all levels of government.… Keep reading →
EPA’s Efforts To Combat Climate Change Moving To The Oil And Gas Industry
By Michael Knechtel | Black & Veatch
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan, which seeks to curb carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions from power plants, has gotten considerable news coverage recently. Another recent EPA initiative to combat climate change is not nearly as well known, despite the fact that it could also have significant implications for the overall U.S.… Keep reading →
Navigating The Green Bonds Markets In China
By Michael Fosh, Delpha Ho, Denise Jong, Gregory Wang, Katherine Yang, Peter Zaman | Reed Smith
China’s climate change objectives under the Paris Agreement will require it to invest a massive amount of capital into growing its domestic renewable energy generation, as well as invest in other emissions-reducing efforts.
Three Ways Methane Standards Can Help The Oil And Gas Sector Rebuild
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
A massive wave of market and societal forces is changing the oil and gas industry. Low commodity prices are driving out weaker players with excessive debt, and forcing those that remain to become leaner and more efficient. As climate change effects worsen and countries move to fulfill their commitments from the Paris climate agreement, public… Keep reading →
Investing In Renewable Energy Projects In Europe
By Ladislav Štorek, Barlas Balcioglu, Mark Clough, Lucille De Silva, Matteo Falcione | Dentons
Europe has seen a renewables surge in the last decade, with green power capacity doubling in the last five years alone.
