On February 21, 2017, President Trump sent a letter to the attendees of the National Ethanol Conference to reiterate his commitment to ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
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Trump Supports Renewable Fuels In Letter To Industry
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By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
“If you want to know how wind works for America, just ask a Texan.” That’s according to Tom Kiernan, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), which just released its newest wind industry market report. The AWEA report shows Texas is the nation’s indisputable wind powerhouse, including serving as home to nearly a quarter… Keep reading →
Sustainable Growth In The Middle East
By Maher Ghanma, Micael Johnstone | DLA Piper
2016 saw the international community finally reach agreement for collective action on climate change with the rapid ratification and entry into force of the Paris Agreement.
President Trump’s Address To Congress: The Path Forward For 2017
By Miguel Rodriguez, David Russell | Bryan Cave
On Tuesday evening, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress to outline the path forward for his 2017 policy agenda.
As the Trump administration prepares to revise its controversial entry restrictions, a sampling of quotes from officials around the region indicates that certain provisions will be a hard sell abroad. President Trump’s January 27 executive order on “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” drew much ire at home and around… Keep reading →
Top Five Issues For The LNG Industry In 2017
By Monica Hwang, Richard Nelson | King & Spalding
As low oil prices dragged on for another year, LNG sellers and developers continued to face hurdles in 2016.
BLM Rule Could Impact Production, Revenues To Governments
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
When the U.S. Senate returns to work, repealing the Bureau of Land Management’s “venting and flaring rule” should be a top priority. The redundant and technically flawed rule, which went into effect last month, could negatively impact production – some say it already has. The House has voted for repeal under the Congressional Review Act… Keep reading →
Trump Promises A Renaissance For Coal – But These Clean Energy Numbers Tell A Different Story
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
A big part of President Trump’s agenda involves rolling back critical environmental protections. And yet, the issue that most people think won him the 2016 election is the economy. From coast to coast – and especially places in between – jobs were the most pressing concern for American voters. So Trump has promised he will… Keep reading →
Executive Orders Expected This Week Regarding Clean Air And Water Act Rules
By John Anderson, Paul Weiland | Nossaman LLP
The Trump Administration recently indicated it would be pursuing Executive Orders designed to roll back two signature Obama-era climate and water policies.
U.S. Senate Confirms Scott Pruitt As EPA Chief, Signaling Conservative Re-Imagining Of EPA’s Role In Society And Government
By John Burnside | Snell & Wilmer
On February 17, 2017, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s nominee Scott Pruitt as the new administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
