Insights: Energy

Renewable Fuel Standard

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was ordered by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals in mid-December to provide a status update about the agency’s progress towards finalizing the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years. In its response, the EPA indicated that it anticipates finalizing a rule in the first quarter...

Energy, Infrastructure

Permitting Reform

House Republicans, with the help of several Democrats, are wrapping up a multi-week effort to pass legislation that streamlines the process for acquiring federal permits to facilitate infrastructure build out. The most impactful of the bills is the SPEED Act, which will pass in the House tomorrow. The legislation goes beyond the steps taken by...

Energy, Tech / Media / Telecom

Data Centers/Energy Usage

The increasingly visible rise in electricity prices was a prominent issue in last week’s elections in GA, NJ, and VA. Electricity costs are among a multitude of issues that relate to broader voter concern about the cost of living/affordability, which is increasingly dominating the policy dialogue at both the state and federal level. As a result,...

Energy, Infrastructure

Permitting Reform

Congress has begun an effort to pass energy infrastructure permitting reform legislation, something that House Republican leaders have put at the center of their agenda for this fall. The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing yesterday, which represents the first substantive step in the legislative process.

Russian Oil Tariffs/Sanctions

President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on India related to its purchases of Russian energy products. He has said in recent weeks that he would use tariffs and sanctions to coerce Russia to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine. Unnamed White House officials have reportedly signaled that tariffs on other countries are expected to be imposed...

EPA “Endangerment Finding”

This week, the EPA proposed to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas "Endangerment Finding." The Endangerment Finding provides the basis for regulating emissions, including for autos, power plants, and other sources. Administrator Zeldin characterized the finding as the “holy grail of the climate change religion,” given its significance in providing...