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Principles for Harmonizing State Policies with Markets

Expert BlogJennifer Chen
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s conference on how state policies (such as renewable energy procurement targets) interact with regional electricity markets highlighted a variety of problems that decision-makers and stakeholders will have to prioritize and clearly formulate in order to…

NRDC Sues EPA for Failing to Respond to Freedom of Information Act Requests

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The Natural Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit today asking a federal court to order the release of records addressing whether Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is adhering to ethical obligations, and whether he is favoring industry stakeholders.

City Energy Project Participants Lead in ACEEE’s Scorecard

Expert BlogKimi Narita
Ten City Energy Project cities rank in the “Top 20” cities in the third edition of the City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released yesterday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Illinois May Kick off Dangerous Game of Levee Construction

Expert BlogRob Moore
The administration of Governor Bruce Rauner wants to reset the clock on floodplain management to a time when the only way to deal with floods was to build levees bigger, higher, taller, and...did I mention bigger?

Trump Launches All-out Assault on Our Health, Environment and Climate

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President Trump reportedly will sign an executive order Tuesday directing his administration to rewrite the Clean Power Plan; roll back carbon standards for new power plants; stop the current court cases; throw out the government’s method for counting the benefits…

EPA Close to Settling Lawsuit on Pebble Mine

Expert BlogTaryn Kiekow Heimer
The U.S. EPA and Northern Dynasty Minerals—the company behind the Pebble Mine proposed in Bristol Bay, Alaska—told a federal judge that they are close to settling litigation over the mine and expect to announce an agreement tomorrow.

Massive Support for the Paris Agreement—A Running Tally

Expert BlogHan Chen
Trump wants to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement. That would be a disaster. Here is a running tally of the thousands of people and organizations that have spoken out in support of the Paris Agreement. It’s already clear…