Energy and Climate Debate -
Congress is in recess this week for the Columbus Day holiday, but will return next week with full schedules in both chambers.
The House will focus heavily on the leadership race to...more
10/15/2015
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Clean Energy ,
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Budget ,
Financing ,
General Assembly ,
Governor Brown ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Obama Administration ,
Pending Legislation ,
Power Plants ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
RGGI ,
Solar Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Extenders ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Tribal Lands ,
United Nations ,
Wind Power
Energy and Climate Debate -
With Congress avoiding a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution last week, both the House and Senate are in session this week with full schedules, including several energy and...more
10/8/2015
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Climate Change ,
Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Continuing Resolution ,
Crude Oil ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Budget ,
FERC ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
IMF ,
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) ,
Obama Administration ,
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Pending Legislation ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Extenders ,
U.S. Treasury ,
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Wind Power ,
World Bank
Coinciding with the end of the current fiscal year, the EB-5 regional center program is set to expire on September 30, 2015 but will get a temporary reprieve with expected final passage of a Continuing Resolution (CR) that...more
ENERGY AND CLIMATE DEBATE -
After a busy week with Yom Kippur and visits from Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Congress is focusing this week on finalizing a continuing resolution and preparing for new...more
9/30/2015
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Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Committees ,
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Construction Permits ,
Crude Oil ,
Demand Response ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Emissions Trading System ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Legislative Committees ,
Methane ,
Offshore Wind ,
Oil & Gas ,
Ozone ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Sustainability
Energy and Climate Debate -
Congressional activities are abbreviated this week, with the observance of Yom Kippur and Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. Pope Francis will address a joint session of Congress...more
9/23/2015
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Chamber of Commerce ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Continuing Resolution ,
Crude Oil ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Global Warming ,
Government Shutdown ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Obama Administration ,
Ozone ,
Pending Legislation ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Extenders ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Wind Power
Energy and Climate Debate:
We are half way through a busy September, and Congress will focus much of the rest of the month on a continuing resolution. Energy and climate issues will garner some attention in committee...more
9/16/2015
/ Biofuel ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Continuing Resolution ,
Crude Oil ,
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Ethanol ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydropower ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Ozone ,
Power Grid ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Tribal Lands
Energy and Climate Debate -
Energy and climate issues have had a big week, with President Obama unveiling the final Clean Power Plan. Congress is now in recess until after the Labor Day holiday, but energy and...more
8/11/2015
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Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Final Rules ,
Fuel Standards ,
Obama Administration ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Tax Extenders
Energy and Climate Debate -
Energy and climate issues have had a big week, with the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approving its bipartisan broad energy package and President Obama unveiling the final...more
8/5/2015
/ Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Emissions Trading System ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
Final Rules ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Highway Trust Fund ,
National Emissions Standards ,
Ozone ,
Power Plants ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy
Energy and Climate Debate -
Energy and climate issues will garner substantial attention between now and the August recess, and congressional, Administration, and international efforts will remain high through the end of...more
7/28/2015
/ Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
GAO ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Obama Administration ,
Pending Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Tax Extenders ,
U.S. Commerce Department
Energy and Climate Debate -
With just two or three weeks before the August recess – two for the House, three for the Senate – Congress has a full schedule. The Senate will devote much of this week to the Highway bill,...more
7/22/2015
/ Canada ,
Carbon Emissions ,
China ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
FERC ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Japan ,
New Legislation ,
Pending Legislation ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
RGGI ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Extenders ,
Wind Power
Created by the Immigration Act of 1990, the Immigrant Investor Program, more commonly referred to as the EB-5 program, offers foreign investors an opportunity to secure permanent residency in the United States by making a...more
7/8/2015
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Foreign Investment ,
Green Cards ,
Immigrant Investor Program ,
Immigration and Nationality Act ,
Investors ,
Job Creation ,
Lawful Permanent Residents ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Permanent Residence Cards ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Reauthorization ,
Regional Centers ,
Targeted Employment Area ,
USCIS ,
Visas
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Treasury
- Environmental Protection...more
1/23/2015
/ Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Endangered Species Act (ESA) ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pending Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation
In This Issue:
- Commerce Department Action on Solar Trade Case
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
-...more
7/30/2014
/ Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Biofuel ,
China ,
Climate Change ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Reform ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Exports ,
FERC ,
Legislative Committees ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Manufacturers ,
National Security ,
Pending Legislation ,
Plastic Solar Cells ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
Solar Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Agreements ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Department of State ,
USITC
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of...more
7/23/2014
/ Appropriation ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Budget ,
FERC ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Legislative Committees ,
Proposed Legislation ,
U.S. Commerce Department
In This Issue:
- Despite Hurdles, U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Poised for Growth
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of...more
7/15/2014
/ Australia ,
China ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
FERC ,
Government-Guaranteed Loans ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Wind Power
Although the 113th Congress continues to see a dearth of legislation seeing final approval, over the past six months, Congress has managed to finalize Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations; address the Sustainable Growth Rate...more
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Department of...more
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Department of...more
5/7/2014
/ Climate Change ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
GAO ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Proposed Legislation ,
U.S. Treasury
When the President outlined his Climate Action Plan on June 25, he stressed the importance of federal leadership on emissions reduction efforts. A little over five months later, he signed a presidential memorandum directing...more
12/13/2013
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ENERGY STAR Program ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Farm Bill ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
NDAA ,
Presidential Directives ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Transparency ,
Water Resources Development Act
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy; Department of Transportation; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy Regulation Commission; Nuclear...more
9/17/2013
/ Biofuel ,
Carbon Taxes ,
Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
Fracking ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Commerce; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Environmental Protection Agency; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; International;...more
8/13/2013
/ Biofuel ,
Clean Air Act ,
Climate Change ,
Coal ,
Contamination ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Exports ,
Fracking ,
Groundwater ,
Hydropower ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
NERC ,
Oil & Gas ,
Proposed Legislation ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Wind Power
Just days before entering the five-week August recess, Capitol Hill was abuzz last week with nomination considerations and legislation, including the now-resolved student loan issue. On the energy front, the Senate approved...more
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Department of State; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Government...more
7/23/2013
/ Cap-and-Trade ,
China ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Farm Bill ,
FERC ,
Fracking ,
GAO ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Solar Energy ,
US Department of State ,
Wind Power
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Department of State; Department of Treasury; Environmental Protection Agency; International; States; and...more
7/2/2013
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Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Fracking ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sequestration ,
Tax Credits ,
US Department of State
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Department of State; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy Regulation Commission; Government Accountability Office;...more
6/25/2013
/ Barack Obama ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Ash ,
Contamination ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Farm Bill ,
FERC ,
Fracking ,
GAO ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Groundwater ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability ,
US Department of State ,
Wind Power