Author Archives: Jessica Bell

PJM (and Others) Weigh In on the Place for Subsidized Resources in its Capacity Market

The first round of briefing in FERC’s paper hearing to consider the issue of “out-of-market” payments in PJM has concluded (Docket No. EL18-178).  On October 2, PJM filed its initial submission, which focuses on an expanded Minimum Offer Price Rule … Continue reading

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2017 Saw Small Decrease in Energy Related CO2 Emissions

According to recently-released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), energy-related CO2 emissions decreased 0.9% in 2017 compared to 2016 levels.  Real gross domestic product increased 2.3% over the same period. The increasing use of natural gas in fossil-fuel … Continue reading

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Group of States, Cities, and Organizations Tell Court Enough is Enough in CPP Abeyance

UPDATED 9.27.2018 On September 21, Intervenor-Respondents filed a joint reply to EPA’s September 14 response. UPDATED 9.20.2018  EPA’s September 14 response is available here.  Petitioners and Petitioner-Intervenors also responded. A group of intervenors in the litigation over the CPP (Intervenor-Respondents) filed to … Continue reading

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Impacts of Rising Temperatures on Human Health and Safety

While many in the Northern Hemisphere may be compiling anecdata this time of year about the impacts of high temperatures on productivity, health, and well-being, several recent studies have made broader attempts to quantify the potential public health threat of … Continue reading

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EIA Releases Annual International Energy Outlook

Earlier this week, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its International Energy Outlook 2018.  The report focuses on the impacts of macroeconomic conditions and growth patterns on energy markets in China, India, and Africa.  EIA notes that economic development in … Continue reading

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