November 24, 2024

Clean Power Plan (CPP)

Trump Transition Bodes Ill for Clean Power Plan
President-elect Donald Trump selected a climate change skeptic as EPA administrator, while his transition team was accused of conducting a "witch hunt."
UPDATED: Trump Sends Conflicting Signals on Climate Change
President-elect Donald Trump is sending EPA watchers conflicting signals, interviewing vocal critics of climate change to head the agency, while also claiming an “open mind” on the issue.
Trump: ‘Open Mind’ on Climate Change
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he has an “open mind” on humans’ role in climate change, appearing to soften his campaign pledge on the Paris climate accord.
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NARUC Panel: CPP Poised to Fall Under Trump, New Congress
NARUC Panelists agreed that while the election of Donald Trump has clouded the future of federal energy policy, the Clean Power Plan won’t figure into it.
CPP, FERC’s Bay, Honorable Among Losers in Trump Win
What does a Donald Trump energy policy look like? Count the Clean Power Plan, DOE's R&D budget and FERC's Norman Bay among the losers.
PJM PC/TEAC Briefs
A review of what we learned at the PJM Planning Committee and Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee meetings on Thursday, November 3rd.
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Overheard at the GCPA Fall Conference
Industry insiders last week gathered in Austin for the GCPA 31st annual Fall Conference, which featured discussions on Mexico's energy market and more.
Coal States Pondering ‘Carbon-Considered’ Future
Even the most coal-dependent states are pondering ways to reduce their carbon footprints, panelists said at the Energy Bar Association’s (EBA) Mid-Year Energy Forum.
Analysis: No Knock Out Blow for Clean Power Plan Foes in Court Arguments
Hopes for overturning EPA's Clean Power Plan (CPP) appear to hinge on whether the agency overstepped its authority in relying on "generation shifting."
Md. Balks at Proposed Emission Cuts as RGGI States Ponder Future
RGGI reported another lackluster carbon allowance auction last week, bolstering calls by Mass. and others for more aggressive cuts in the compact’s emission caps.

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