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A Leadership Change for the Western Grid

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
California’s Independent System Operator (CAISO) has established itself as a crucial clean energy partner for everyone connected to the giant electricity grid that links 14 western states, two Canadian provinces, and portions of Northern Mexico. CAISO’s efforts to enhance western…

"It'll Cost BILLIONS!": Big Oil Peddles Economic Doom

Expert BlogAnn Alexander
Industry’s approach is to count only the purported economic costs of regulation, without counting the economic value of the benefit. The economic benefit of keeping wells out of neighborhoods is only meaningful when presented in the context of the economic…

Maine Lobster Fishery Loses Sustainable Seafood Label

Expert BlogMaineDr. Francine Kershaw

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has suspended its certification of the Gulf of Maine lobster fishery after determining that the fishery was potentially jeopardizing the survival of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.

Task Force Brings District Together to Tackle Climate Change

Expert BlogMaria Ortiz
It should be no surprise that, as the capital of our nation and the seat of the country’s representatives in Congress, Washington, D.C., has taken the lead in convening a Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Task Force that engages multiple…

House Climate Plan Recognizes Importance of Innovation

Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami
Policymakers and members of Congress have increasingly talked a good game over the past few years about supporting a strong energy innovation strategy. There’s even been bipartisan backing from lawmakers to move an innovation package this session. But, for the…

Together We Can Do Hard Things: On the Road to 30x30

Expert BlogHelen O'Shea
Today at the White House the most important conservation bill in a generation was signed into law: the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). This sweeping bill which passed with significant bi-partisan support will provide funds necessary to help create, maintain…

Pebble Mine: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds

Following Army Corps of Engineers’ release of Pebble’s flawed final environmental impact statement, opposition digs in, Alaskan coalition urges EPA veto, House votes to cut off funding for permitting, Senators Manchin and Cantwell speak out, and Northern Dynasty’s share value…

Good News, North Carolina: $6 Million for Energy Efficiency

Expert BlogNorth CarolinaPamela Rivera

Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) project partners helped secure a settlement with Duke Energy in pending rate cases that includes a contribution of $3 million in each of the next two years (total $6) to the state’s Helping Home Fund.