Insights by Hampden T. Macbeth (Former Staff Attorney)

Putting the Public Back into Public Convenience and Necessity in Natural Gas Pipeline Certificates

Spring 2022

It was a hot summer for FERC on several fronts, including a continuing trend of closer scrutiny of the interstate natural gas pipelines under its jurisdiction.

Climate Stumbling Blocks: Zombie Energy Laws, States, and the Path to Paris

2021

With the dawn of the Biden Administration, there is renewed optimism that the U.S. will take steps to fulfill its responsibilities under the Paris Agreement and curb GHG emissions

The Proof is in the Policies: 2021 Wins

After spending four years holding the line to protect our climate, air, environment, and communities, AGs have played an important role in bringing about many legal and regulatory changes on the federal front during 2021.

Think Globally, Act Locally and Globally: Western States Respond to the Climate Crisis

ACS Blog

Western states face a daunting manifestation of the climate crisis. Leaders in western states are bringing strong climate action to COP 26 as they address the present effects of climate change.

Climate Progress at Climate Week

Happy Climate Week! This Climate Week, it is a great time to look at the many proceedings that state attorneys general have been active in this year.

The Climate Moment

August is usually a slow month on Capitol Hill, but that was not the case this summer. Both houses gave up parts of their recess to set up a potentially historic moment for climate action later this fall.

The DER future is nearly here? Stuck in the weeds on Order No. 2222 implementation

"In advance of the original compliance deadline for the order this month, the State Impact Center’s recent report, Are We There Yet?: Getting Distributed Energy Resources to Markets, takes a closer look at the compliance process in each regional market and where the delays are happening."

Are We There Yet? Getting Distributed Energy Resources to Markets

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order Nos. 841 and 2222 are two landmark orders which aim to open organized wholesale markets to new technologies in the transition to a clean energy future. This issue brief rounds up efforts to implement the orders, showing where there has been progress, where there have been delays, and what is at stake.

Follow the Leaders: States Set Path to Accelerate U.S. Progress on Climate

Bold state leadership has been the primary source of progress in the United States' response to the climate crisis, and states will continue to play a critical role in a new era of climate action.

Congress: Opportunities for Attorneys General in Environmental, Energy, and Climate Policy

With environmental, clean energy, and climate legislation gaining traction in Congress, there are many opportunities and avenues for state attorneys general to advance their priorities.

Full Court Press: How State AGs Guarded Against the Trump Administration's Anti-Regulatory Agenda

This report highlights actions taken by state attorneys general to defend against the Trump administration’s anti-regulatory assault and build a cleaner, healthier, more just world for future generations.

State AGs' Advocacy for a Cleaner, Fairer, Healthier Energy System

COVID-19 magnifies the importance of state AGs' advocacy for a cleaner, fairer, healthier energy system.