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
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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
Balancing Reliability, Affordability, and Renewability in the Energy Transition -
Throughout the United States and globally there is an undisputed trend towards renewable energy as much of the world seeks to decarbonize in...more
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
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Carbon Emissions ,
China ,
Electricity ,
Energy Commissions ,
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Natural Gas ,
New Legislation ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Russia ,
Solar Energy
GOP Attorneys General Sue Labor Department Over ESG Rule -
“GOP senators, joined by Manchin, oppose the new rule, which gives asset managers more freedom.”
Why this is important: The article describes reaction to...more
2/10/2023
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Carbon Emissions ,
Coal ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Fossil Fuel ,
India ,
North Carolina ,
Offshore Wind ,
Russia ,
Trade Restrictions ,
Virginia
Welcome to our first issue of 2021! We have been publishing a weekly edition of Currents since 2017 and hope that you find it informative and helpful. Our goal for 2021 is the same -- provide access to interesting and...more
1/11/2021
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Coal ,
Coal Industry ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Exports ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Trump Administration
U.S. Court Suspends Key Permits for Equitrans Mountain Valley Pipeline -
"A U.S. federal appeals court issued a stay of key water crossing permits needed to complete construction of Equitrans Midstream Corp’s 300-mile...more
11/13/2020
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Coal ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Imports ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
Steel Industry