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Oct 10 2018

Michael's Impact on Energy: Daily Update

Colin Finnegan

Hurricane season is far from over. Category 4 Hurricane Michael is poised to make landfall on the Florida panhandle today, accompanied by 100mph winds and a massive storm surge. According to reports, Michael will be the strongest hurricane to ever come ashore along the Florida Panhandle in records dating to 1851.

Letters
Oct 9 2018

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing

Congress enacted the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 19632 and amended it in 1990 to curb a number of major threats to human health and the environment. Section 112 of the CAA requires EPA to list categories and subcategories of major and area sources of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), and to establish NESHAPs for listed source categories and subcategories. 

Blog
Oct 1 2018

Exelon’s Innovation Expo Celebrates Homegrown Innovation

Colin Finnegan

In the late 1960s, 3M scientist Dr. Spencer Silver had a problem. After years of tinkering with formulas for super-strong adhesives, he inadvertently created a mixture for a reusable, pressure-sensitive adhesive. Though the concoction was objectively unique, Silver struggled to find any real-world application and his creation was put on a shelf.

Blog
Sep 26 2018

Clean Energy Week Showcases American Energy Innovation

Dan Byers

This week marks National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), an annual event celebrating American energy innovation helping to create jobs, strengthen America’s national security and preserve the environment. The event brings together associations, businesses and industry advocates to showcase innovation and discuss commonsense clean energy solutions.

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Press Release
Dec 18 2018

New Analysis Demonstrates Massive Costs of “Keep It In the Ground” Anti-Energy Movement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute (GEI) found that the anti-energy “Keep it in the Ground” (KIITG) movement has prevented at least $91.9 billion in domestic economic activity and eliminated nearly 730,000 job opportunities. In addition, federal, state, and local governments have missed out on more than $20 billion in tax revenue.

Press Release
Dec 11 2018

U.S. Chamber’s Harbert Praises New Water Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute President & CEO Karen Harbert issued the following statement regarding a new proposed rule revising the definition of “Waters of the United States (WOTUS)”:

“This new rule is good news for businesses, farmers, and localities because it strikes a better balance between economic growth and environmental progress than the rule it replaces.

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