Tag: Power Plants

Thirty-seven states cut their emissions between 2000-13, according to an analysis of state-level carbon emissions by theÂ Energy Information Administration, the independent analysis arm of the Department of Energy. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

The Obama administration ‘buries’ an energy talent

mark-latham, Victor Schwartz · June 1, 2015 4:01 am

The EPA sought to expand their federal regulatory jurisdiction to include isolated waters they deem to have a "significant nexus" to navigable waters. (AP Photo)Â

Energy and Environment

EPA’s triple threat to the economy

John Eick · May 29, 2015 9:00 am

The Clean Power Plan directs each state to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in an attempt to clean up the country's fleet of existing power plants. (AP FIle Photo)

Energy and Environment

State attorneys using EPA emails in fight against climate rule

John Siciliano · May 29, 2015 4:01 am

Scott Walker said his state's utility regulators estimate that complying with the rule would cost up to $13.4 billion and drive up electricity rates as much as 29 percent. (AP Photo)Â

Energy and Environment

Scott Walker calls EPA power plant rule ‘unworkable’

Zack Colman · May 28, 2015 10:54 pm

"This new analysis from the administration's own energy statistician calls needed attention to the threats posed by the president's misguided 'Clean Power Plan,'" said Sen. Shelley Capito, R-W.Va., who introduced legislation this month to roll back the EPA's plan by giving states the ability to opt out of compliance. Under the legislation, a state would not have to comply if the governor shows that abiding by the emission limits would raise energy costs or threaten the reliable flow of electricity. (Getty Image)

Energy and Environment

New study spurs GOP on rolling back emission rules

John Siciliano · May 22, 2015 11:29 pm

Thirty-seven states cut their emissions between 2000-13, according to an analysis of state-level carbon emissions by theÂ Energy Information Administration, the independent analysis arm of the Department of Energy. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Feds: Coal power plant closures would double under EPA rule

Zack Colman · May 22, 2015 4:44 pm

In this Nov. 13, 2013, file photo, Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., speaks in Washington. AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Energy and Environment

House walks fine line between grid reliability and EPA rules

John Siciliano · May 20, 2015 9:00 am

"I think there really is some likelihood that [the EPA rule's] going to get held up in court," said Reicher. (Getty File Photo)

Energy and Environment

Bush, Clinton officials skeptical on EPA rules

John Siciliano · May 16, 2015 9:00 am

A more comprehensive grid defense would include protecting the power sources the grid relies on to run, such as its access to natural gas and the transportation networks that carry that fuel to power plants. (AP Photo)Â

National Security

Experts warn U.S. to invest in grid defense

Tara Copp · May 14, 2015 9:00 am

Exelon, the largest nuclear power utility in the country, expressed concern that the EPA goals give states "an insufficient incentive to preserve nuclear generation.â (Getty)

Energy and Environment

Fallout expected as nuclear industry hits D.C.

John Siciliano · May 13, 2015 9:00 am

Virginia Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe is seen by environmentalists as supportive of the EPA rules, also known as the Clean Power Plan. (Getty)

Energy and Environment

Virginia weighs joining carbon market under EPA rules

John Siciliano · May 12, 2015 9:00 am

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, told reporters last week that she hoped a draft version would emerge by week's end, though that never materialized. (AP Photo)Â

Energy and Environment

The technical but important bills that could change energy policy

Zack Colman · May 9, 2015 9:00 am