ENERGY AND CLIMATE DEBATE -
Congress returns this week following the President’s Day holiday, and the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13 has set the stage for a contentious nomination battle in...more
2/23/2016
/ Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Cuba ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
FERC ,
GHG Auction ,
International Relations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Political Debates ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Credits
Energy and Climate Debate -
It’s a race to the end of the year, and the end of this week, for Congress, at it wraps up negotiations on tax extenders, the omnibus appropriations package, and other end of the year...more
12/14/2015
/ China ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Crude Oil ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Offshore Wind ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy
Energy and Climate Debate -
Congress returns from the Thanksgiving recess early next week to a full schedule starring the six-year reauthorization of federal highway programs, which expires December 4 now that chambers...more
11/30/2015
/ Canada ,
China ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
India ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Offshore Wind ,
Ozone ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Waters of the United States
Energy and Climate Debate -
In his final major effort prior to retiring last week, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) reached a bipartisan agreement, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, with other House and Senate...more
11/5/2015
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Bipartisan Agreement ,
Carbon Emissions ,
China ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Crude Oil ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Department of the Interior ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Export-Import Bank of the US ,
Federal Budget ,
FERC ,
Green Chemistry ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Indonesia ,
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) ,
Japan ,
John Boehner ,
New Legislation ,
Nuclear Power ,
Obama Administration ,
OMB ,
Ozone ,
Pending Legislation ,
Petroleum ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
Solar Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Extenders ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
TTIP ,
US Department of State ,
Wastewater ,
Waters of the United States
On September 29, 2015 the Department of Energy released the 2014-2015 Offshore Wind Technologies Market Report, assessing the nation’s offshore wind potential and planned projects through June 30, 2015. The report summarizes...more
10/22/2015
/ Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
Innovation ,
NREL ,
Offshore Wind ,
Subsidies ,
UK ,
Wind Farm ,
Wind Power
Energy and Climate Debate:
Congress returns from the Columbus Day holiday this week to full schedules in both chambers, including several energy and environment hearings of interest. In the meantime, the Obama...more
10/22/2015
/ Arctic Drilling ,
Canada ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Crude Oil ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Federal Budget ,
FERC ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Market Manipulation ,
Nuclear Power ,
Obama Administration ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Portfolio Standards ,
RGGI ,
Tax Extenders ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Toyota ,
Tribal Lands ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Wholesale
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
In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Department of Justice
- Department of State
-...more
4/14/2015
/ Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy & Climate Debates ,
EU ,
Fracking ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydropower ,
Job Creation ,
NHTSA ,
Oil & Gas ,
Russia ,
Solar Energy ,
Trucking Regulations ,
UK ,
Water Conservation
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; 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 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
In This Issue:
Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Commerce; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Department of State; Department of Transportation; Environmental Protection...more
5/22/2013
/ Appropriations Bill ,
Climate Change ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Farm Bill ,
Fracking ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Natural Gas ,
New Legislation ,
Power Grid ,
Sequestration ,
Shale Gas ,
Tariffs ,
Water Resources Development Act
In This Issue:
Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Department of Homeland Security; Department of State; Department of Treasury; Government...more
4/2/2013
/ Canada ,
Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
China ,
Clean Tech ,
Climate Change ,
Coal ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Federal Budget ,
Fracking ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
MATS ,
Natural Gas ,
Proposed Legislation ,
U.S. Treasury ,
US Department of State ,
Wind Power
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Department of Housing; International;...more
3/19/2013
/ China ,
Continuing Resolution ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
E-Waste ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Exports ,
Federal Budget ,
Fracking ,
HUD ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Reform
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Department of Commerce; Treasury Department; Federal Energy Regulatory...more
3/12/2013
/ Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
FERC ,
Fracking ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Offshore Drilling ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury
In This Issue:
Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Department of Agriculture; Department of State; Treasury Department;...more
3/5/2013
/ Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Fracking ,
GHG Auction ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Renewable Energy ,
Revenue Sharing ,
Sequestration ,
Spending Cuts ,
U.S. Treasury ,
US Department of State ,
USDA