Author Archives: Jessica Bell

AEO2017 Models U.S. Long-Term Energy Projections

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Jessica Bell

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Annual Energy Outlook 2017 (AEO2017) this morning.  In its rollout presentation, EIA explains some key takeaways from AEO2017’s modeling, including: the U.S. becomes a net energy exporter over the period modeled in most … Continue reading →

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A Look at Costs, Benefits, and Impacts of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Jessica Bell

In December, DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory released A Prospective Analysis of the Costs, Benefits, and Impacts of U.S. Renewable Portfolio Standards. This study compares three scenarios: (1) a no RPS scenario (RPSs do not … Continue reading →

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EPA Opposes Motion for Extension of Time for NSPS Briefing

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Jessica Bell

EPA recently filed its opposition to state and industry petitioners’ motion to extend the briefing schedule in their challenge to EPA’s New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new power plants.  Petitioners had argued that “[a] short extension of time will allow the … Continue reading →

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Opening Briefs Filed in NSPS, MATS Litigation

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Jessica Bell

On December 14, EPA filed its initial brief in North Dakota v. EPA, the challenge to EPA’s New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new power plants.  Issues include EPA’s determinations regarding the viability and cost of carbon capture and storage and the … Continue reading →

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Army Will Not Grant Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Jessica Bell

On December 4, the U.S. Army’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Works announced [link eliminated] that the Army will not approve an easement that would have allowed Energy Transfer Partners’ proposed Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under the Missouri River at Lake … Continue reading →

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