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Energy Efficiency
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Qualification and Application Checklist for New DOE Loan Guarantee Solicitation for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Projects
Late last week, the United States Dept. of Energy (“DOE”) Loan Program Office issued a final solicitation for projects seeking loan guarantees titled “Federal Loan Guarantees for Renewable Energy Projects…
Green Building Law Update
Ohio Law Rolls Back Unwise Renewable Portfolio Standards
Last Friday, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed Senate Bill 310 freezing the state's renewable energy portfolio and energy efficiency requirements at 2014 levels. It is likely best to not be…
Energy and Utilities
The EU’s New Energy Efficiency Directive Becomes Applicable Across Europe
By Cándido García Molyneux, Inside Energy
On June 5, 2014, the European Union’s Energy Efficiency Directive (“EED”) will become applicable in all EU Member States. This Directive establishes an EU-wide framework aimed at promoting energy efficiency…
Renewable Energy Insights
Proposal to Overhaul Utility Regulation Released by NYPSC Staff
On April 24, 2014, the New York State Public Service Commission (“NYPSC”) staff released a report and proposal (“Proposal”) that calls for a shift away from the traditional utility model…
Energy and Utilities
White House Announces $2 Billion Goal for Energy Efficiency Performance Contracts
By Scott A. Freling, Tyler Evans
Last week, the White House announced a goal of acquiring $2 billion in energy efficiency upgrades at federal buildings over the next three years. This $2 billion goal is in addition…
Capital Thinking
Secretary Moniz: Two LNG Export applications to Receive Final Orders
Legislative Activity Shaheen/Portman Energy Cloture Vote Scheduled for Monday On Monday, May 12, the Senate will consider a motion to invoke cloture to end debate on S. 2262, the “Energy…
Land Use Prof Blog
April 28 – Why Building Operators Matter for Reducing GHG Emissions – webcast at 1:30 PST
The Cal ARB lecture series is having what looks like a really promising lecture on green building this Monday, April 28. From the Cal ARB listserv:“Why Building Operators Matter for…
Capital Thinking
Energy Efficieny Legislation Passes in the House on Suspension of the Rules & EPA Releases Final Standard for Gasoline Sulfur Content
Legislative Activity House Narrowly Passes Two Partisan Rules Bills During "Energy Week" Last week, the House narrowly approved two partisan energy-related bills, H.R. 3826 (the “Electricity Security and Affordability Act”)…
Banking, Finance and Securities
The Consumer Credit Act 1974 (Green Deal) (Amendment) Order 2014
There has been published The Consumer Credit Act 1974 (Green Deal) (Amendment) Order 2014. This Order relates to the Green Deal energy efficiency scheme. It makes some amendments to the…
Land Use Prof Blog
GSA building data for green energy geeks
Last week I had the chance to chat with a former General Services Administration regional administrator. She mentioned that section 432 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires…