Several U.S. Nuclear Plants Retiring Early; Others at Risk
October 14, 2013Early retirement of the nation’s nuclear power plants may mean higher energy prices and greater greenhouse gas emissions, which is…
Coal Makes Modest Gains Despite Hostile Administration
October 8, 2013For the first 6 months of 2013, coal electricity generation increased by 10 percent compared to the first 6 months…
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…
