November 18, 2024

Federal Policy

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.
Report: Decarbonizing Steel Production is Global Job
Global iron, steel producers must cooperate to cut carbon emissions despite a paucity of tech options to manage challenges, new report says.
Senate Panel Advances Haaland
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved Rep. Deb Haaland’s nomination as secretary of the interior, sending her on to a floor vote.
‘Big Moment’ for Climate Change as Policies Align
Katherine Hamilton discussed the potential for impactful climate change legislation during a webinar held by the Connecticut Green Bank.
WoodMac: Utility IRPs Driving Record Growth in Storage
Wood Mackenzie’s Dan Finn-Foley discussed the surge in storage resources during a webinar by the Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership.
Granholm Confirmed by Bipartisan Vote
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was sworn in as the 16th secretary of energy on Thursday after the Senate confirmed her nomination, 64-35.
Experts Urge Grid Hardening amid Decarbonization Push
Electricity industry experts wrestled with how the Midwest grid can fully decarbonize while facing increasingly common extreme weather events.
Report: US Needs Grid-enhancing Technologies Now
A new report from the WATT Coalition argues that available grid-enhancing technologies could unlock gigawatts of renewables in interconnection queues.

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