We regularly produce original research and analysis that highlight attorney general work on clean energy and the environment and provide commentary on important and timely topics in these areas of work.
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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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Blog
#StateImpactAlert Makes Participating in Rulemaking Easy
#StateImpactAlerts will save you from having to comb through the Federal Register to stay up to date. The alerts include a brief description of the action, the agency or agencies behind it, the deadline for comments, the date of public meetings (if applicable), and the link to the proceeding.
December 20, 2021
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The Virtual Coal in Your Stocking
If you are thinking about holiday gifts this month, be careful about cryptocurrency mined with coal. Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency that has been getting increasing levels of negative attention due to environmental harms associated with how it is “mined.”
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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.
December 16, 2021
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Watching FERC and Watching the Courts
With the recent confirmation of Willie Phillips to serve as the fifth commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), utilities, advocates, and other stakeholders are waiting to see how FERC proceeds.
December 2, 2021
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Presidential Transitions: The New Rules
The Trump administration was unusually aggressive in using an obscure set of tools to undo the Obama administration’s regulatory legacy.
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Halloween is Over, Watch Out for the Leftover Zombies
The Supreme Court announced just recently that it would hear a case about a dead rule: the Trump-era EPA guidelines on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants issued under the Clean Air Act’s section 7411(d).
November 11, 2021
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Instead of ‘Hot Summer’ for FERC, Commission Lands in Hot Water
“In the Courts” Column: The courts are paying attention to FERC and its analysis of need, climate impacts, and environmental justice (or lack thereof). A pair of decisions highlights a new era for the panel, even as the commission shifts priorities under President Biden.
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Tricks, Treats, and Transmission: Bringing Equity to Grid Planning
The climate emergency is testing the transmission system, and the current transmission system is failing. As FERC explores improving transmission planning, we have an opportunity to address critical equity concerns.
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Blog
Building Power in the Environmental Movement - Part 2
The field of environmental law has been slower to diversify than the larger environmental movement. The sector needs more diversity to represent key environmental issues. Read our guest post on Green 2.0’s blog, highlighting the perspectives of attorneys of color from the Building Power in the Environmental Movement series.
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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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Energy Efficiency in States and Beyond
In all of its shapes and sizes, energy efficiency is a dependable and cost-effective way to reduce electricity and gas demand, provide innovative new solutions to consumers, and clean up the energy supply.