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Trump DOE, EPA Budget Cuts Scaled Back by Congressional Panels
Congress rejected President Trump’s proposal for deep budget cuts at EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE).
California Lawmakers Extend Cap-and-Trade
Both houses of the California State Legislature voted late Monday to extend the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) cap-and-trade program until 2030.
California Democrats Move to Extend Cap-and-Trade
California Democrats unveiled legislation to combat air pollution that included a measure to extend the state’s greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program.
Questions to FERC Nominees Reflect Democrats’ Wish List
President Trump’s nominees to FERC gave boilerplate answers to senators’ questions on hydroelectric project licensing following their confirmation hearing.
CPP’s Fate Leaves States, Markets to Drive Grid Decarbonization
Policies, market forces and technology will continue the decarbonization of the electric industry regardless of the fate of EPA’s Clean Power Plan.
FERC: Gas Continued to Dominate in 2016
The warmest winter on record, plus increased pipeline capacity, led to record-low natural gas prices, FERC said in its annual State of the Markets Report.
Trump Order Begins Perilous Attempt to Undo Clean Power Plan
President Trump signed an executive order directing EPA to begin undoing its Clean Power Plan, a centerpiece of American efforts to battle climate change.
Trump Begins Attempt to Undo Clean Power Plan
President Trump signed an executive order directing the EPA to begin the lengthy process of undoing its Clean Power Plan.
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MISO South Conference Focuses on Limits, Investments and Climate
Speakers at the Gulf Coast Power Association’s (GCPA) MISO South Regional Conference said that the region doesn't feel fully integrated into the RTO.
Perry Regrets Calling for Ending DOE; Says Climate Changing
Rick Perry addressed climate change, the DOE and nuclear waste during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

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