Author Archives: Anjali Patel

EPA Fires Back at Motions to Stay

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Anjali Patel

On December 3, 2015 the EPA filed its response to petitioners’ motions to stay in West Virginia v. EPA. In response to the movants’ claims that they are likely to succeed on the merits, EPA reviews the justification that it … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Demand-Side Energy Efficiency

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Anjali Patel

The Clean Power Plan allows states to meet their emission guidelines through the use of demand-side energy efficiency (EE) measures so long as such measures are properly quantified and verified. State plans must include requirements for evaluation, measurement, and verification … Continue reading →

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MATS Marches On

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Anjali Patel

UPDATED 01.05.2016 Comments due January 15, 2016 On November 20, 2015 the EPA proposed a supplemental finding to its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) in which EPA considers the compliance costs (on a system-wide basis) associated with regulating mercury … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Incentive Program: Basics and Next Steps

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Anjali Patel

The Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) is EPA’s program to incentivize early investment in solar and wind renewable energy generation and energy efficiency programs in low-income communities. What is the CEIP?  The CEIP, which was first introduced by the EPA … Continue reading →

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Tribes and the Clean Power Plan

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Anjali Patel

On November 18, 2015, the Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs and the Western Area Power Administration will be hosting a webinar from 1:00-2:30 PM EST entitled EPA Clean Power Plan: What Tribes Need to Know.  Presenters … Continue reading →

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