Author Archives: Jeff Bayne

Last Day for Petitions for Review of EPA’s Denial of Reconsideration of NSPS

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

July 5, 2016 marks the last day for petitions for judicial review of EPA’s decision to deny reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for CO2 emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed power plants.  Last month, the D.C. Circuit … Continue reading →

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Eighth Circuit Affirms Invalidation of Minnesota Climate Law

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision in North Dakota v. Heydinger that affirmed a federal district court’s decision invalidating a Minnesota statute that prohibited the importing of coal-fired electricity into Minnesota. The opponents … Continue reading →

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FERC Approves Aggregation of Distributed Energy Resources in CAISO

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

One of the key drivers in the push for grid modernization is the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs). DERs are generally smaller power generators, and their small size has created challenges to the integration of these resources into the … Continue reading →

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New York Seeks to Create a Modern Regulatory Model

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

Last week, the New York Public Service Commission (NY PSC), part of the New York Department of Public Service, issued an Order Adopting a Ratemaking and Utility Revenue Model Policy Framework (Framework Order) in Case No. 14-M-0101, Proceeding on Motion of … Continue reading →

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DOE Launches Its First Podcast

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

While podcasting began in 2004, the medium first generated widespread attention in the fall of 2014 with the breakout success of Serial.  This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) joined the world of podcasting, launching its own podcast called Direct … Continue reading →

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