Regulation & Policy: Page 284
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Poll finds support for EPA low ahead of standoff with Congress
Some 40% polled think EPA rules are detrimental to the economy
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
EPA's long-awaited coal ash rule pleases nobody
EPA says it went as far as the law and the facts will allow in ruling on the handling of coal ash.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 28, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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D.C. Circuit Court overturns EPA ozone standard extensions
The Clean Air Act demands that standards come sooner, the court said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 27, 2014 -
Commissioner Michael Picker nominated to head CPUC
Amid the PG&E email scandal, Jerry Brown has chosen one of his own to head the CPUC.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 26, 2014 -
New PG&E emails show more unethical dealings with California regulators
Commission Chair Peevey warned the utility on negotiations over its deadly pipeline explosion.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 23, 2014 -
PJM wants to postpone plant retirements to ensure reliability
The regional grid operator says scheduled plant retirements next year could put reliability at risk in the winter.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 23, 2014 -
IEA: U.S. doesn't really have an energy policy
The International Energy Agency says clarity is needed, especially around nuclear and carbon capture technologies.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Kentucky regulators approve state's first utility-scale solar project
The array will give Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) needed reserves.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 22, 2014 -
White House guidance on climate change could impact gas industry, prices
White House guidance on implementing the National Environmental Policy Act could mean stricter consideration of natural gas export facilities.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Florida PSC: Utilities may charge customers for natural gas drilling
The almost unprecedented decision backs FPL’s commitment to price-volatile natural gas
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 19, 2014 -
DC residents organize against the $6.8B Exelon-Pepco merger
Locals say Exelon’s commitment to nukes will block their drive for renewables and efficiency.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Study: Utilities increased energy efficiency investments 30% since 2010
Spending on energy efficiency expected to double to $14 billion by 2025.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Study: Minnesota could get over half its power from renewables by 2030
The potential is even bigger if newer estimates of the state’s solar potential are included
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 18, 2014 -
EIA: 3 GW of wind capacity to come online in Q4 2014
Another 11 GW of wind projects have anticipated completion dates in 2015.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Midwest energy group asks EPA for flexibility, clarification
The broad coalition has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to credit states for taking early action to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
2015 looks grim for wind energy. How will the industry adapt?
Developers are scrambling to get projects in the ground before the new year.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Coal industry's MATS challenge could weaken its Clean Power Plan case
Some legal analysis indicates that a win on the MATS challenge might undermine the coal industry's opposition to the Clean Power Plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2014 -
CA clean energy loan program grew 10 times bigger in 2014
Getting energy efficiency and distributed generation loans for homes and businesses has never been easier in the state.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 17, 2014 -
U.S. imposes tariffs on Chinese and Taiwanese solar panels
Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers taxed for dumping and price cutting, the Commerce Department said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 17, 2014 -
New York bans hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
New York will ban the extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing, possibly meaning less gas in a region increasingly reliant on the fuel.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Senate pases short-term wind tax break, confirms FERC nomineee
The retroactive tax breaks are only good for 2014, and will expire at the end of the month.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Austin, Texas, commits to 950 MW of solar by 2025
Plan would cut electricity generation emissions by 75% to 80% by 2025.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Solar in 2014: It was a very good year
Projects, financings, deals, technologies, and policy all jumped ahead for solar in 2014.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 16, 2014 -
CPUC executive director to step down amid utility scandal
CPUC Executive Director Paul Clanon will step down in the wake of new revelations about improper emails.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 16, 2014 -
National Grid to triple its solar in Massachusetts
19 new arrays totaling 16 megawatts will be online by June 2015, the utility says.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2014
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