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Articles
Putting the Public Back into Public Convenience and Necessity in Natural Gas Pipeline Certificates
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.
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Articles
Climate Stumbling Blocks: Zombie Energy Laws, States, and the Path to Paris
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
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Reports
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.
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Blog
Think Globally, Act Locally and Globally: Western States Respond to the Climate Crisis
Western states face a daunting manifestation of the climate crisis. In this guest post on ACS’ blog, we explore how leaders in western states are bringing strong climate action to COP 26 as they address the present effects of climate change.
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Blog
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.
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Blog
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.
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Op-Eds
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.”
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Issue Briefs
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.
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Reports
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.
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Issue Briefs
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.
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Reports
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.
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Blog
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.
Insights by Hampden T. Macbeth (Former Staff Attorney)
Hampden T. Macbeth is a former Staff Attorney at the Center.