A Critique of the 2014 "Climate Action Report"
October 3, 2013On September 26, the State Department released a draft of the 2014 “Climate Action Report” for public comment. The government…
Exports Dip, But Coal Remains King
September 30, 2013The U.S. coal industry — faced with new environmental regulations and competition in the generation market from low cost natural…
Better Ways Senator Begich Can Save Taxpayers Money
September 26, 2013Earlier this month E&E News ran a story by Jean Chemnick on Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and the steering committee…
Coal, Transmission Costs, and FERC
September 19, 2013During the confirmation hearing for Ron Binz on Tuesday, Senator Wyden noted, on several occasions, that FERC has no authority…
Top Ten Questions for FERC Chair Nominee Ron Binz
September 13, 2013President Obama’s choice to head the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Ron Binz, is scheduled to face questions from the…
Australia's Carbon Tax: Lessons for the United States
September 5, 2013In Australia’s upcoming September 7 elections, a key issue will be the carbon tax, which the government enacted on July…
