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CPP Handbook for Consumer Advocates

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Jessica Bell

This week, Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. released a Clean Power Plan Handbook: A Guide to the Final Rule for Consumer Advocates, prepared for the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates.  This handbook provides a summary of the final CPP … Continue reading →

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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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Congressional Disapproval Resolutions Heading to the President

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Jessica Bell

On December 1, the House passed resolutions to disapprove of the Clean Power Plan and the New Source Performance Standards under the Congressional Review Act.  The Senate passed these resolutions, S.J. Res. 23 (NSPS) and S.J. Res. 24 (CPP), on … 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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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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