This Sunday, most people in the United States will once again set their clocks ahead to daylight-saving time. Yes, spring is about to arrive, even though signs of spring are not yet noticeable everywhere in the country. This means more daylight exposure — at least for those who follow conventional…

The downward trend of ozone levels has slowed in recent years despite regulatory efforts at the federal and state levels. New research suggests that regulation that targets emitters when high-ozone events are most likely could be a cost-effective way of further reducing ozone levels. Ground-level ozone causes smog, exacerbates asthma…

The growth of distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar, raises significant distributional justice and equity concerns about who has access to DERs and their benefits. DER compensation is critical to incentivize widespread adoption. And, because net metering–the most common form of DER compensation-relies on the underlying retail rates…

Gas stoves are a dangerous source of indoor air pollution. The Consumer Product Safety Commission won’t be banning them, but it can make them safer. — From Fox News to scientific journals to the White House briefing room, gas stoves are a hot topic. After alarming new research linked these stoves with childhood asthma, a federal official hinted at forthcoming regulations. Outcries have swiftly followed from Joe Manchin, congressional Republicans, and industry groups.

In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri killed hundreds of Texans and devastated the Texas electricity grid. In response, the Texas Legislature passed S.B. 3, a law aimed at shoring up the grid and preventing future blackouts. The law delegated much of the new policymaking to the Public Utility Commission of…

This fall, following a summer when climate change fueled catastrophic heat waves, droughts, floods, and fires, key U.S. authorities acknowledged the urgent need to act on climate risks to the banking system. Recent actions and remarks are beginning to shed light on what the next wave of policies to address…

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released its long-awaited 2023–2028 Proposed Program for offshore oil and gas leasing earlier this summer. Unlike previous five-year plans, the Proposed Program does not declare a “preferred” schedule of lease sales, leaving open the possibility of scheduling anywhere from zero to eleven sales…

After a meteoric rise in production over the past decade, the United States has become the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world. Yet, the analysis behind LNG terminal and export approvals overlooks climate and environmental justice impacts, despite promises of imminent reform. …

A (Relatively) Quick Guide — Last week, at its April 2022 open meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) on its reforms for transmission planning, project selection, and cost allocation. The rule is substantial — both in its content and length. It responds to a growing clamor for…