This weekend, thousands of people will descend upon Houston to watch the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons duke it out at the Super Bowl. But the game won’t be the only thing on display. In 2014, Houston’s NRG Stadium became one of the first major sports venues to use LED energy-efficient lights. The system… Keep reading →
The Trump administration took immediate action with regard to the Affordable Care Act and a regulatory freeze on government agencies.
Those of us who lived through Rick Perry’s governorship in Texas were concerned he’d take his “pollution-first” mentality to Washington. But the Trump administration’s assault on clean energy started before Perry cleared the first hurdle for becoming Secretary of Energy today, signaling he’ll likely be confirmed by the full Senate. In two short weeks, President Trump… Keep reading →
In one of his first executive actions, President Trump has placed a freeze on new government hires (excepting the military).
Because the proposed Israeli embassy move is a potential headache for the palace, it will no doubt be high on the king’s agenda, but U.S. officials should be prepared to offer assurances on other pressing security and economic concerns as well. On January 30, Jordan’s King Abdullah arrives in Washington for meetings with the new… Keep reading →
Amid the flurry of news leading up to the inauguration of President Trump, Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin said last week that he supports the existing phaseout of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy.
The first 100 days of a new presidential administration present an opportunity to establish priorities that will guide government policy for the next four years. Maintaining and strengthening the U.S. advantage as the world’s leading producer and refiner of oil and natural gas should be a top focus – not only for our energy security… Keep reading →
Many energy supply agreements currently in place were drafted at a time when it was uncertain what regulatory measures – if any – provincial or federal governments might take to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
President Trump’s regulatory freeze that halted four rules designed to promote greater energy efficiency appears to be just the first salvo in an ongoing plan to roll back environmental protections and slash environmental budgets. While that is obviously foolish from an environmental perspective, it is also problematic from an economic/job creation standpoint. As program director… Keep reading →
On January 24, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed a slate of executive orders and presidential memoranda focused on pipeline and other infrastructure projects.
