Welcome to the eighth 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics.
Is Nuclear the Panacea to Data Center Load Growth?
Per public data, after years of relatively flat load growth around the...more
8/26/2024
/ Capacity Market ,
China ,
Climate Change ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Nuclear Power ,
PJM ,
Power Plants ,
Utilities Sector
Welcome to the seventh 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics.
There are less than six months left for companies formed before January 1, 2024 to file their initial beneficial owner report...more
7/25/2024
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Chevron Deference ,
Chevron v NRDC ,
Clean Energy ,
Coal Mines ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Government Agencies ,
Judicial Authority ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Pollution Control ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Solar Energy ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Wind Power
Solar Powered Generation Sees Significant Growth while Some Solar Energy is Increasingly Blocked from Production -
Our Currents focus article this month is on developments in the growth of solar electric power generation...more
4/19/2024
/ Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government
Record U.S. Oil Production and the Potential Impacts -
Domestic oil production in the U.S. reached a new record in November 2023, hitting 13.31 million barrels per day, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information...more
3/21/2024
/ China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy
Welcome to the second 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics.
Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride...more
2/16/2024
/ Clean Energy ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Green Energy ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydropower ,
International Energy Agency (IEA) ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Offshore Wind ,
Renewable Energy
Pennsylvania and RGGI – Decision and Resolution -
On November 1, 2023, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, in a five-judge panel decision, issued a long-awaited ruling denying the authority of the executive branch,...more
11/17/2023
/ Alaska ,
Arctic Drilling ,
Biden Administration ,
Bill Gates ,
China ,
Class Action ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Nuclear Power ,
Offshore Wind ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Plants ,
RGGI ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Wind Power
Chevron Doctrine -
The Chevron Doctrine -- what is often referred to as “Chevron deference” – is based on the precedent set by the Supreme Court about four decades ago, which some argue has overly empowered the...more
10/19/2023
/ Batteries ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Charging Stations ,
Chevron Deference ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Coal ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
OSHA ,
Reporting Requirements
Hydrogen is seen by many as the fuel of the future, a substance that can provide heat through combustion, or electrical power from fuel cells, emitting only water in the process. Its potential usefulness, specifically its...more
What is the Hydrogen Hubbub?
Hydrogen is seen by many as the fuel of the future, a substance that can provide heat through combustion, or electrical power from fuel cells, emitting only water in the process. Its potential...more
8/17/2023
/ China ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Exports ,
FERC ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Steel Industry ,
Transmission Grid
Domestic Nuclear Power Advancement: Barriers to Entry and the Need for a National Strategy -
As previously reported on this site, nuclear generation development has taken hold as a potential promise for a long-term,...more
7/20/2023
/ Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Green Infrastructure ,
Italy ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Natural Gas ,
Norway ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
Russia ,
Solar Energy
An Uncertain Future for Nuclear Generation -
As countries and companies around the world set goals for renewable energy targets, there is constant uncertainty as to the best path for reaching these goals. While wind and...more
5/11/2023
/ Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Chevron Deference ,
Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Green Energy ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Natural Gas ,
NOAA ,
Real Estate Development ,
Renewable Energy
The Cost of "Electrification"
“Electrification” has become a ubiquitous term these days, although depending on who you ask, it might have different meanings. However defined, a critical component of electrification as a...more
4/25/2023
/ Biomass ,
Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Exports ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Natural Gas ,
North Carolina ,
Nuclear Power ,
Plant Closures ,
Power Grid ,
Power Plants ,
Price Transparency ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel ,
Russia ,
Small Business ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Texas ,
Ukraine ,
Utilities Sector ,
Virginia ,
Washington ,
Wind Power
Biden Races to Meet 2035 Climate Goal -
“He didn’t provide new details of how the U.S. electric grid could be carbon-free by 2035, a top goal for the administration.”
Why this is important: The Biden administration...more
3/10/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
Carbon Emissions ,
China ,
Electricity ,
Energy Commissions ,
Energy Sector ,
Natural Gas ,
New Legislation ,
Power Grid ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Russia ,
Solar Energy
● Offshore Oil and Gas at Risk of Potentially Catastrophic Cyberattack: GAO -
“The industry includes about 1,600 offshore oil and gas facilities that are highly dependent on remotely connected operational technology, the...more
12/5/2022
/ Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
FERC ,
Infrastructure ,
Labor Relations ,
Offshore Drilling ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Popular ,
Power Grid ,
Railways ,
Solar Energy ,
Strike ,
Wind Power
WVU Study Shows American Coal Industry Generates $261 Billion in Economic Activity, 381,000 Jobs -
“The study, conducted by the West Virginia University Bureau for Business and Economics Research, shows that the...more
Coal Producer Plans to Create 181 New Jobs in Southwest Virginia Mine Complex -
"Coronado Global Resources Inc., an international coal company, is committing $169.1 million toward the effort to increase capacity at its...more
9/7/2022
/ Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Power
Report Claims ESG-focused US Shale Producers Perform Better Over Time -
“'It is clear that ESG performance impacts investor appetite, even though ESG scores have not been the lead indicator of stock growth during the...more
The Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling is a Big Setback for Fighting Climate Change, but Not a Death Knell
"The ruling opens the door to more litigation, however, which could help the fossil fuel industry delay moves to...more
7/11/2022
/ Clean Air Act ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) ,
Oil & Gas ,
SCOTUS ,
West Virginia v EPA
Ukraine Demands Germany Cut or Halt Nord Stream 1 Gas Flows -
"Ukraine is willing and able to provide an alternate transport route to the pipeline, which runs under the Baltic, he said."
Why this is important: The...more
Shell’s Board of Directors Sued for ‘Failing to Properly Prepare’ for the Energy Transition -
"It argues the board’s failure to implement a climate strategy that truly aligns with the landmark Paris Agreement is a breach...more
4/8/2022
/ Coal Industry ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy
Sen. Manchin Slams ‘Hypocritical’ Biden for Not Curbing Russian Energy Imports Over Ukraine Invasion -
"Mr. Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, said that the administration needs to curtail its reliance on Russian petroleum...more
Global Coal Prices Surge as Ukraine Tensions Worsen Supply Woes -
"Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas, and has been grappling with a gas shortage since last summer that sent local prices to record...more
2/3/2022
/ Biden Administration ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petrochemicals ,
Renewable Energy
Gas Gap in Europe Drives U.S. LNG Exports to Record High -
"About half of the record U.S. LNG volumes shipped last month went to Europe, up from 37% earlier in 2021."
Why this is important: The onset of a challenging...more
1/14/2022
/ Coal Industry ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Exports ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas
West Virginia: Most Coal Reliant State Struggles Amid Green Power Push -
"West Virginia is most dependent on coal for electricity and among the least dependent on renewables."
Why this is important: As renewables...more
FERC Warned Renewables Planning Can Strand Grid Assets -
"But at a FERC technical conference, others highlighted a potential risk for overbuilding and the cost it could incur for consumers."
Why this is important: It's...more
12/2/2021
/ Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Coal-Fired Generation ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
FERC ,
Natural Gas ,
NERC ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Renewable Energy