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October 19, 2024

Environmental Regulations

RTOs Unfazed by Trump Climate Order
While the executive order signed by Trump rolling back efforts to combat climate change upset some, RTO officials are largely shrugging their shoulders.
Trump Policies Likely Little Help to Coal; May Aid China
While interest groups and coal-state lawmakers praised President Trump's recent executive order, most reactions ranged from skepticism to derision.
Trump Order Begins Perilous Attempt to Undo Clean Power Plan
President Trump signed an executive order directing EPA to begin undoing its Clean Power Plan, a centerpiece of American efforts to battle climate change.
Trump Begins Attempt to Undo Clean Power Plan
President Trump signed an executive order directing the EPA to begin the lengthy process of undoing its Clean Power Plan.
Ott Seeks ‘Resilience’; Clark Handicaps ZECs
Former FERC Commissioner Tony Clark said zero-emission credits (ZECs) may be rejected because of their impact on wholesale market prices.
MISO, PJM Find Value in CPP Study, Despite Rule’s Likely Demise
EPA’s Clean Power Plan may be undone by the Trump administration, but MISO and PJM officials say their study on the rule yielded valuable insights.
AWEA: Wind to Grow 40% by 2020 Despite Loss of CPP
President Trump’s vow to undo the Obama administration’s bid to reduce carbon emissions could be good news for the wind power industry in the short run.
UPDATED: Longtime Foe Pruitt Meets the EPA
New EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt gave a brief speech introducing himself to the staff of an agency he sued multiple times as Oklahoma attorney general.
Pruitt Begins Hostile Takeover at EPA
Scott Pruitt was sworn in as EPA Administrator by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after the Senate voted 52-46 to confirm him.
PGE Sees Future Growth Tied to EVs
PG&E earned $692 million during the fourth quarter of 2016, compared with $134 million during the same period a year earlier.

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