September 29, 2024

Congress

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Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act
Following a marathon of debate, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act with all of its $369.75 billion in clean energy spending intact.
Duke Energy
Duke Considering Sale of 3.5-GW Renewable Portfolio
Duke Energy put a “for sale” sign on its 3.5-GW commercial renewable business, saying it wants to focus its capital on regulated spending.
Consumers Energy
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 2
The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, formerly known as the Build Back Better Act, is once again hanging on the vote of a conservative Democrat.
The White House
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 1
The Inflation Reduction Act carries the same number as the Build Back Better Act, but its $670 billion falls far short of the original $2.2 trillion.
EESI
Industry Groups Explain IIJA Opportunities, Policy Gaps at EESI Forum
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $753 million to help hydropower dams improve their efficiency, safety and resilience, according to NHA.
Senate ENR Committee
Senate Committee Holds First Hearing on Hydrogen Pipeline
Fears that FERC’s pipeline regulations will stymie development of a national hydrogen pipeline system pervaded a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing.
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Biden: ‘I Will not Back Down’ on Climate Action
With Sen. Joe Manchin shutting down negotiations over a package that includes clean energy incentives, many suggest answers to the question of what comes next.
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Lawyers: West Va. v. EPA is ‘Seizure of Power from Congress’
A panel of legal experts said the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA could place constraints on congressional efforts to address climate change.
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The IIJA Challenge: Getting Money and Guidelines out the Door
According to an IIJA progress report, allocations to Maryland now total about $1.7 billion, with more than 80% earmarked for transportation infrastructure.
House E&C Committee
GOP to Granholm: ‘You’re Anti-Fossil Fuels, Aren’t You?’
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the United States will boost its liquified natural gas exports to 15 billion cubic feet per day by the end of the year.

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