Yesterday, California Governor Brown took another step down the road of long-term climate change regulation. Along with 11 other signatories, he signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with leaders from other international states and provinces.
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California Once Again Leads Subnational Climate Change Agenda
By Jon Costantino | Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLPSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
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By Gordon Heft
Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a fledgling technology still mostly relegated to demonstration projects in the U.S. and other parts of the globe. While not yet commercialized, its prospects of putting coal-fired plants on the same footing with natural gas facilities – from a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions perspective – gives it an innovative… Keep reading →
EPA Is Not An Expert In Determining Electric System Reliability
By Seth Jaffe | Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals just reversed and remanded EPA’s rule allowing backup generators to operate for up to 100 hours per year as necessary for demand response.
Group Of 37 Senators Call For EPA To Issue A Strong Final 2014 RFS
By Kathleen M. Roberts | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On April 23, 2015, a bi-partisan group of 37 Senators led by Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Thune (R-SD), Al Franken (D-MN), and Mark Kirk (R-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy urging a strong final 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
EPA Announces Timeline For Renewable Fuel Standards
By Kathleen M. Roberts | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On April 10, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lodged with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia a proposed consent decree to resolve litigation challenging the delay in issuing Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) for 2014 and 2015 brought by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) against EPA.
Energy News Roundup: Moniz Pleased Over Iran Deal, Florida Energy Future & GOP Pledge
By Conor O'Sullivan
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said the Iran deal addresses every way the country could possibly get a nuclear weapon and gives the international community unprecedented transparency to Iran’s nuclear program. “There is a fair amount of concern about the deal – which would scale back Iran’s nuclear facilities in exchange for long-term sanctions relief from the… Keep reading →
Intermittent it may be, but wind is a friend of EPA, not a foe Ever since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the Clean Power Plan (CPP), its proposal to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions 30% from 2005 levels by 2030, there has been speculation that it will lead, among other things, to premature retirements… Keep reading →
Statement From U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz On Mexico’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets
By Dr. Ernest Moniz | U.S. Department of Energy
“We warmly welcome the announcement by the Government of Mexico on new greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The commitment Mexico has made today sends a strong signal of Mexico’s determination to do its share in helping the world reduce emissions globally; it stands as an example for countries around the world to follow as they… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Texas Town Going 100% Renewable, Mexican Climate Change Targets & NY Passive House
By Conor O'Sullivan
Georgetown, Texas is to be powered by 100% renewable energy as the state moves toward clean energy infrastructure despite prominent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz protecting the interests of the oil industry. “I was called an Al Gore clone, a tree-hugger,” says Jim Briggs, interim city manager of Georgetown, a community of about 50,000 people some… Keep reading →
Conservative Support For A Carbon Tax? Hope Springs Eternal
By Seth Jaffe | Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law
