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November 16, 2024

Federal Policy

Senate Explores Different Roads to Decarbonize Transportation
Vehicle industry and government leaders discussed accelerating development of lower-emission technologies with the Senate Energy Committee.
Policy, Planning Needed to Reach Net-zero Grid by 2035
Decarbonizing the power sector requires aligning coal plant retirements with new generation, according to a Columbia Univivesity-led webinar.
World Puts Gasoline in the Rearview Mirror
Increasing efficiency standards and competition from EVs means worldwide gasoline demand has likely peaked, the IEA reported.
ISO-NE Consumer Liaison Group Discusses Biden Energy Policies
The ISO-NE Consumer Liaison Group’s first meeting of the year featured a discussion on the impact of the Biden administration’s energy policies.
Haaland Confirmed as Interior Secretary
The Senate confirmed Rep. Deb Haaland as Interior secretary, making her the first Native American to become a cabinet member.
Global Energy Transition Needs Speed, Worker Safeguards
Speed and fairness must be watchwords of the global energy transition, said experts gathered in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference.
DOE Urges Stakeholders to Rethink Value of Storage
The DOE is encouraging long-duration energy storage owners, those who purchase their services and state governments to rethink how those assets are valued.
Manchin: Environmental Push in Congress Potentially ‘Divisive’
With Democrats holding slim majorities in both chambers of Congress, Sen. Joe Manchin (D) has outsize influence on energy and environmental legislation.
Wyden Talks ‘Bold’ Policy to Spur Green Economy
Sen. Ron Wyden predicted at this year's ACORE Policy Forum that Congress will take meaningful steps toward U.S. emissions-reduction goals.
Congress Looks to Former EPA Admins for Guidance
The House heard testimony from former EPA Administrators Christine Todd Whitman and Carol Browner shortly before the Senate confirmed Michael Regan.

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