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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FERC ,
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World Bank
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:
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 -
With Labor Day marking the unofficial end of summer, Congress returns from the August recess this week, and while the House dives into several energy related hearings, the Senate will wait a...more
9/11/2015
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Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Crude Oil ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Ozone ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rising Sea Levels ,
Solar Energy ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Wind Power
Energy and Climate Debate -
Congress returns from the August recess after the Labor Day holiday next week, and the in the meantime, energy and environment issues continue to play a significant role on the national and...more
9/2/2015
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China ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Fracking ,
Methane ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Power
In August, the U.S. Department of Energy released its 2014 Wind Technologies Market Report. The report, released annually for the past three years, tracks American progress in wind related areas including installed capacity,...more
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 -
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
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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
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Department of Treasury
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Federal...more
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Environmental Protection Agency
-...more
In an ambitious and unprecedented move, Hawaii is aiming to increase its current renewable energy output of 21% to a 100% quota by 2045. The state, which carries some of the U.S.’s highest electricity costs, is riding the...more
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Department of Justice
-...more
Recently, the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued Wind Vision: A New Era for Wind Power in the United States. The report, a follow up to the 2008 20% Wind Energy by 2030, looks at the future of wind...more
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Environmental...more
1/7/2015
/ China ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
Fracking ,
Fracking Bans ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Legislative Committees ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
NAAQS ,
OECD ,
Oil & Gas ,
REAP ,
Renewable Energy
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Justice
- Environmental Protection...more
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Department of Energy
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Treasury
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Federal...more
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Department of State
-...more
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Defense
- Department of Energy
- Department of State
-...more
In This Issue:
- Extenders Déjà Vu: Fate of Expired Clean Energy Tax Provisions Closely Tied to Election
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
-...more
8/27/2014
/ China ,
Clean Energy ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Extender Statutes ,
Fracking ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Legislative Agendas ,
NASA ,
NEPA ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
Solar Energy
In This Issue:
- Environmental Protection Agency 111(d) Proposed Rule
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of...more
8/13/2014
/ Department of Agriculture ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
GAO ,
Renewable Energy ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
US Department of State
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:
- 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
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Department of State
- Department of...more
5/28/2014
/ Clean Air Act ,
Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Reform ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
GAO ,
Oil & Gas ,
OMB ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Department of State
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Commerce; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Department of Treasury; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy...more
3/26/2014
/ Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FERC ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
U.S. Commerce Department
While Congress was in recess last week, many Obama Administration and Congressional officials traveled to Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the annual World Economic Forum. About a third of the panels addressed climate...more