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National Security Strategy Calls for an Embrace of Energy Dominance

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

Yesterday, the Trump Administration released its National Security Strategy of the United States of America.  The document identifies four vital national interests: “Protect the American People, the Homeland, and the American Way of Life”; “Promote American Prosperity”; “Preserve Peace through … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Denies DTE Energy Petition for Review; EPA Administrator Pruitt Issues Guidance on EPA’s New Source Review Authority

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Katherine O'Konski

On Monday, the Supreme Court denied DTE Energy Company’s July 31 petition for review of United States v. DTE Energy Co., 845 F.3d 735 (6th Cir. 2017), which held that EPA may use its New Source Review (NSR) enforcement authority … Continue reading →

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Strengthening the Power Grid of Puerto Rico

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Jessica Bell

On Monday, a working group comprised of a variety of governmental and industry representatives issued a report, Build Back Better: Reimagining and Strengthening the Power Grid of Puerto Rico.  Prepared for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo … Continue reading →

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DOE Grants FERC Extension Request in Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule Proceeding

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Katherine O'Konski

Yesterday, DOE granted FERC’s request for a 30-day extension of the 60-day deadline to take final action on its Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule proposed late September.  New FERC Chairman Kevin McIntyre sought the extension in a letter dated Thursday, December … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Program: “The Clean Power Plan—What Lies Beyond”

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Jessica Bell

The Energy Bar Association (EBA) will be presenting The Clean Power Plan—What Lies Beyond on December 19 as a panel discussion.  Panelists include Justin Schwab (U.S. EPA), David Doniger (NRDC), Michael Dowd (Virginia DEQ), and Thomas Lorenzen (Crowell & Moring).  … Continue reading →

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