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Trump Admin Ecstatic with Late-Night Deal That Broke Deadlock Over Natural Gas Exports

February 23, 2019February 22, 2019 Admin

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by Michael Bastasch The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) broke a two-year partisan deadlock Thursday night to approve a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Louisiana. Top Department of Energy (DOE) officials said this was a major breakthrough that will alleviate a growing problem for U.S. energy producers…

Commentary: Congress’ Dated Energy Regulations Have Outlived Their Purpose

December 27, 2018December 26, 2018 Admin

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by Robert Romano At the height of 1970s inflation and in response to the 1973 Arab oil embargo, Congress passed the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) of 1978. The legislation requires electric utilities to purchase energy from small renewable generators. It has also outlived its usefulness. Since that…