The speed with which advanced energy technologies are developed and adopted will be the single most important factor in determining how quickly and at what cost greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced, according to a report issued last week by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy. But the prospect of an effective international climate change deal coming out of the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference, which is scheduled for early December in Copenhagen, Denmark, “is not very bright,” the report concludes.
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Chamber Expects Little From UN Climate Change Conference
The speed with which advanced energy technologies are developed and adopted will be the single most important factor in determining how quickly and at what cost greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced, according to a report issued Thursday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy. But the prospect of an effective international climate change deal coming out of the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference, which is scheduled for early December in Copenhagen, Denmark, “is not very bright,” the report concludes.
NARUC Takes Stand Against Federal Regulation of Hydrofracing
The board of directors of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) has adopted a resolution stating its opposition to federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracing), saying it would add “burdensome and unnecessary regulatory requirements” for domestic oil and natural gas drilling.
NARUC Resolution Opposes Federal Regulation of Hydrofracing
The board of directors of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) has adopted a resolution opposing federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracing), saying it would add “burdensome and unnecessary regulatory requirements” for domestic oil and natural gas drilling.
Widespread NGV Adoption Tied to Incentives, Study Finds
More local and state governments and businesses are adding natural gas vehicles (NGV) to their fleets, thanks to financial incentives adopted by municipal planning or air quality agencies, according to a study conducted by Emisstar LLC and commissioned by NGV America, which promotes vehicles powered by natural gas or hydrogen.
Widespread NGV Adoption Tied to Incentives, Study Finds
More local and state governments and businesses are adding natural gas vehicles (NGV) to their fleets, thanks to financial incentives adopted by municipal planning or air quality agencies, according to a study conducted by Emisstar LLC and commissioned by NGV America, which promotes vehicles powered by natural gas or hydrogen.
California Adopts Nation’s First Low-Carbon Fuel Rule
California air pollution regulators Thursday adopted a regulation for a low-carbon fuel standard as called for two years ago in an executive order from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The standard calls for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the state’s transportation fuels by 10% by 2020.
California Adopts Nation’s First Low-Carbon Fuel Rule
California air pollution regulators last Thursday adopted a regulation for a low-carbon fuel standard as called for two years ago in an executive order from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The standard calls for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the state’s transportation fuels by 10% by 2020.
FERC Takes Case-By-Case Approach to Gas Quality, Interchangeability
FERC on Thursday adopted a policy statement that identifies five principles for addressing disputes involving natural gas quality and interchangeability issues on a case-by-case basis.
Colorado Adopts ‘Most Challenging’ Drilling Regulations in the Nation
Colorado regulators last week adopted the most comprehensive state oil and natural gas drilling regulations in the nation. The unanimous vote drew scathing criticism from the Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA) and several state Republican lawmakers.