Biden Curbs on Power Plant Pollution Collide With Demand
The Biden administration is cracking down on planet-warming pollution from the nation’s electricity sector, with mandates likely to encourage the closure of coal plants that advocates argue are vital to meet surging power demand.
Biden Power-Plant Pollution Rule Draws GOP Rollback Threat
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EPA Finalizes Tougher Mercury Rules for Coal-Fired Utilities
Power plants face updated air toxics requirements targeting mercury and heavy metals in newly finalized standards announced by the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday.
EPA Finalizes Coal Ash Cleanup Rule for Plants’ Legacy Landfills
The EPA finalized a rule to mandate coal ash cleanup at inactive power plants, part of a group of related rules announced Thursday by the administration.
Wind Power Line Wins Biden Backing as Permit Deadlines Set
The Biden administration has selected an electric transmission line project to receive up to $331 million to bring wind energy from Idaho to Nevada, the latest move to back the connection of more renewable energy to the power grid.
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Ute Tribe Gets Water Rights Suit Against US Revived on Appeal
A Ute tribe can proceed with some claims that the US government mismanaged water resources and water-related infrastructure for the tribe’s use, after the Federal Circuit on Thursday partially revived its lawsuit.
Biden Boosts Energy Efficiency Standards for Affordable Housing
The Biden administration issued new minimum energy standards for homes built with federal dollars, a move that the government says will result in millions in annual cost savings for renters and homeowners.
FERC Must Consider Harm of Investors’ Utility Stakes, DOJ Says
US energy regulators should consider the possible consumer harms that could result from a policy that allows investment companies to take up to 20% control of public utilities, the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission said in comments Thursday.
Why the World Needs More Copper — a Lot More Copper: QuickTake
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‘Buffett Got it Wrong’ on California Fire Risk: PG&E CEO
<-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018f-16b4-d583-afbf-d6fc591e0000","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Warren Buffett-bsp-person>’s warning that wildfires have turned utilities across the western US into risky investments is mistaken — at least in California, according to the head of the state’s largest electricity provider.
Valero Tussles With IRS Over Alternative Fuel Credit for Butane
EPA’s Fuel Standards Burden Biogas, Trade Group Tells D.C. Cir.
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas told the D.C. Circuit at oral argument on Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest renewable fuel standards conflict with Congress’s directive to promote renewable fuel in the transportation market.
EPA Gets Boost from States, Green Groups in Car Rules Battle
States, cities, and advocacy organizations are throwing their support behind the EPA’s latest round of tailpipe emission rules, which are under legal fire from Republican-led challengers.
Energy Regulators Approve New Gas Projects Over Clements Dissent
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted 2-1 on Thursday to authorize the construction of three natural gas expansion projects, with the dissenting member arguing they fell short of the law.
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Law Firms’ Fee Dispute Over Larry Nassar Suit Heads To Trial
Michigan law firm Lipton Law Center PC can go to trial on its claim that Colorado firm Andrus Wagstaff PC didn’t pay Lipton for work the firms did together representing Larry Nassar abuse victims.
Reed Smith Recruits Partner Teresa Tate to San Francisco Office
Teresa M. L. Tate has joined Reed Smith as a partner in the global corporate group in the San Francisco office, the firm said Thursday.
Varta Lenders Tap Freshfields, Houlihan Ahead of Debt Talks
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Morrison Cohen Leaders Tout Revised Pay for Firm Originators
The leaders of the midsize Manhattan firm Morrison Cohen are defending changes to the law firm’s pay system following a wave of recent partner departures.
Tabloid CEO Says Trump Called Playboy Model a ‘Nice Girl’ (1)
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HUD Attorney Advances Some Bias Claims in Promotion Denial Case
A US Department of Housing & Urban Development attorney can pursue some allegations that age and sex bias played a role in the agency’s decision not to promote her, but other claims fall short, a federal judge said.
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