Author Archives: Jeff Bayne

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Issues Report on Multiyear Rate Plans

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

Earlier this month, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued a report entitled State Performance-Based Regulation Using Multiyear Rate Plans for U.S. Electric Utilities.  This report provides in-depth analysis of multiyear rate plans (MRPs).  MRPs are a particular type of performance-based … Continue reading →

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D.C. Circuit Vacates EPA’s Stay of Methane Rule

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

On July 3, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted a group of environmental organizations’ challenge of the EPA’s decision to stay the implementation of a rule covering methane and other greenhouse gas emissions from the … Continue reading →

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EPA Proposes to Reinstate Pre-2015 Waters of the United States Rule, But More Changes Coming

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

The EPA, Department of Army, and Army Corps of Engineers (the agencies) have proposed to rescind their 2015 regulatory definition of “waters of the United States” and re-codify the prior definition of this term.  This definition is known as the … Continue reading →

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Nevada Governor Vetoes Higher Renewable Portfolio Standard and Community Solar Incentive; Florida Governor Signs Tax Break for Renewable Equipment

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

While several states have recently enacted legislation focusing on renewable energy, last week Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval vetoed bills pertaining to Nevada’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and incentives for community solar projects. Assembly Bill 206 would have revised Nevada’s RPS … Continue reading →

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New Questions about Future of Dakota Access Pipeline after Tribes’ Success in Court

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

A June 14, 2017 decision out of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has added new uncertainty to the future of the Dakota Access Pipeline.  Earlier this year, the Army Corps of Engineers granted an easement to … Continue reading →

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