Author Archives: Jessica Bell

On the Agenda: House to Discuss Clean Power Plan with FERC Commissioners

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Jessica Bell

Tomorrow, December 1, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power will hold a hearing entitled “Oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.”  This hearing will begin at 10:00 A.M. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building and will be webcast.  Chairman … Continue reading →

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A Peek Into MISO and PJM CPP Modeling Efforts

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Jessica Bell

Last week, PJM released an updated Draft Modeling Analysis, informed by input it received from the Organization of PJM States, Inc.  PJM notes that the analysis will not be used to inform specific transmission upgrades, but rather “should be used … Continue reading →

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Affordable Housing and Energy Efficiency

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Jessica Bell

Although EPA removed energy efficiency from the building blocks in the final CPP, energy efficiency remains available to states as a compliance option.  Energy Efficiency for All’s Clean Power Plan Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing focuses on approaches … Continue reading →

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Opportunities for Nuclear Power in the Clean Power Plan

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Jessica Bell

EPA recently released a fact sheet on Opportunities for Nuclear Power in the Clean Power Plan.  Specifically, new nuclear generation—including new reactors that come on-line and uprates (capacity increases at existing facilities)—can be counted toward meeting state goals.  EPA details … Continue reading →

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Stakeholder Calls on the Clean Energy Incentive Program

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Jessica Bell

Through the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP), EPA hopes to incentivize early investments in renewable energy and demand-side energy efficiency.  EPA is planning to hold a series of stakeholder calls [link eliminated] to discuss the CEIP: Tuesday, November 10, 3-5 P.M. ET, … Continue reading →

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