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EIA Finds Hydro Most Prevalent Renewable Generation Source in 2017; California Signs 100% Clean Electricity Bill into Law

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Katherine O'Konski

Hydroelectricity represented the largest share of renewable generation in 19 states in 2017, according to a report published by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Tuesday.  Hydroelectricity was also the most prevalent source of renewable electricity in 2017 in the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Jessica Bell

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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EIA Reports on Renewable Growth Under PURPA, but Changes May Be on the Horizon

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Jeff Bayne

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released data on renewable generation developed under certain provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA).  PURPA established a new category of generators, Qualifying Facilities (QFs), to receive special regulatory treatment.  QFs … Continue reading →

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EPA Issues “Affordable Clean Energy” Proposal to Replace the Clean Power Plan

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Katherine O'Konski

UPDATED 09.11.2018 The notice of public hearing was published in the Federal Register on September 10, 2018. The online registration form to speak at the public hearing is available here. UPDATED 09.07.2018 The proposed rule was published in the Federal … Continue reading →

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Impacts of Rising Temperatures on Human Health and Safety

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Jessica Bell

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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