The Clean Power Plan and its companion new source review rule, is the Obama Administration’s signature regulation on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
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By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Even though Washington policies may be in full retreat concerning the environment, the world’s energy economies are moving toward the future. Growing opportunities in the methane management technology and services industry is one example, where new well-paying jobs in the industry are being created across the U.S. and Canada. These are jobs that could soon… Keep reading →
Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Reconsider Energy And Climate Change Initiatives
By PHILLIP CONNER | WILLIAMS MULLEN
President Trump signed an executive order on March 28, 2017 that will have a significant impact on existing energy and environmental policies and regulations.
Natural Gas, LNG Exports And Benefits To The U.S.
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The export of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) continues to yield economic and other benefits locally, regionally and to our country as a whole. Two recent news items illustrate – a report detailing the boost LNG exports is giving the Texas economy, and an agreement by Poland to buy American LNG, further expanding opportunities for… Keep reading →
Ohio Pipeline Spill Underscores The Need For Better Regulation And Oversight
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), the same company responsible for the Dakota Access Pipeline, just spilled millions of gallons of drilling sludge into an Ohio wetland – but don’t worry, they say everything is “safe.” Craig Butler, Director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency called the company’s response “dismissive,” and “exceptionally disappointing,” and he’s right. Fortunately,… Keep reading →
President Donald J. Trump Announces His Intent To Nominate FERC Commissioners
By ROBERT RILEY | WILLIAMS MULLEN
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate the following two individuals to become members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Takeaways From The May EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook
By MELISSA LYON | FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its Short-Term Energy Outlook for the month of May.
Renewable Energy Update – May 2017
By ELIZABETH CLARK, WILLIAM R. DEVINE, BARRY EPSTEIN, RENÉE LOUISE ROBIN | ALLEN MATKINS
California would completely phase out the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity under a new proposal.
The Economic Case For Energy Infrastructure
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
One of the great things about America’s recent energy renaissance – which has made the U.S. the world’s leading natural gas and oil producer and refiner – is the choices it provides. Before the resurgence in domestic oil and gas production, our national future was markedly constrained, because our energy future was constrained. Thanks largely… Keep reading →
Smart Money: Top Investors Press Oil & Gas Companies To Tackle Methane Emissions
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
A global group of 30 leading institutional investors coordinated by the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) has announced a new initiative that will encourage oil and gas companies, including gas utilities, around the world to initiate or improve efforts to measure, report, and reduce methane emissions. The move is the latest evidence that investors are… Keep reading →
