Advanced Coal / Fossil Fuel Technologies and Carbon Capture and Storage Practice
Issue Alerts
EPA Proposes Rules on Implementation of Permitting of Greenhouse Gas Sources Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program
Kyle Danish, Tomás CarbonellAugust 17, 2010
On August 12, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency released two proposed rules related to state and federal responsibilities for permitting sources of greenhouse gas emissions under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration provisions of the Clean Air Act.
EPA Proposes New Interstate Transport Rule and Previews Upcoming Regulatory Agenda
Kyle Danish, Stephen Fotis, Harold BulgerJuly 8, 2010
On July 6, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require a significant reduction in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants in 31 states located in the Eastern half of the United States. The proposed rule, referred to as the “Transport Rule,” is intended to replace the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule.
EPA Issues “Tailoring Rule” Outlining Clean Air Act Permitting Thresholds for Facilities that Emit Greenhouse Gases
Kyle Danish, Tomas Carbonell, Megan CeronskyMay 14, 2010
On May 13, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule addressing implementation of certain Clean Air Act permitting programs for stationary sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
Senators Kerry and Lieberman Unveil Draft Energy and Climate Change Bill
Kyle Danish, Stephen Fotis, Megan Ceronsky, Tomás Carbonell, Henry SternMay 13, 2010
On May 12, 2010, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) released the initial draft of a comprehensive climate change and clean energy bill, titled the “American Power Act.”
Key EPA Actions Lay Foundation for Regulation of GHG Emissions Under the Clean Air Act
Kyle Danish, Andrea Campbell, Tomás CarbonellApril 6, 2010
During the week of March 29, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency concluded two groundbreaking proceedings that initiated the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Articles
International Offsets and U.S. Climate Legislation
Kyle Danish and Megan CeronskyIETA 2010 Greenhouse Gas Market Report
July 2010
There are strong drivers supporting the integration of international offsets into U.S. climate legislation, including the dramatic cost savings they promise, and their role in promoting action by other countries.
Second-best world
Kyle Danish and Tomás CarbonellTrading Carbon
May 2010
Kyle Danish and Tomas Carbonell consider how regulations on US carbon emissions could look under the Clean Air Act.
U.S. Climate Change Policy Will Drive Significant Investment Opportunities in Traditional and Alternative Energy
Ben McMakin and Janet AndersonManaged Funds Association Reporter
April 2008
A new President and the likelihood of more Democrats in the House and Senate may tip the balance of power in energy debates from traditional oil and gas interests to proponents of new energy sources and cleantech goods and services. While we watch the election unfold, and as the rhetorical battles over energy policy continue in Washington, D.C., climate change legislation looms largest of all the energy debates.
Clean tech depends on federal policy
This guest column first appeared in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on November 14, 2007.Curt Rich, Ben McMakin
November 14, 2007
Curt Rich and Ben McMakin offer insight on why local leaders, companies with promising technologies, and venture capital and financial sectors must engage in both Washingtons if they want the promising clean-tech sector to thrive.
Seminars & Events
The Aspen Institute: 2010 Clean Energy Economy Roundtable
Aspen, COJuly 24, 2010
Curt Moffatt is speaking at this event.
Cleantech Open National Conference
DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose, CAJuly 22, 2010
Jennifer Owen is speaking at this event.
Environmental Markets Summit
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LAApril 25, 2010
Kyle Danish is speaking at this event.
Energy Daily Webinar: Energy Funding Opportunities in the Obama Administration
February 24, 2010Jennifer Owen is speaking at this event.
Webinar: 2010 Outlook for U.S. Energy and Environmental Policy
January 13, 2010Van Ness Feldman hosted a webinar on January 13, 2010 during which the speakers, Kyle Danish, Curt Rich, and Ben McMakin, discussed the major trends pertaining to energy, environmental, and climate policy.
