H.R. 6596
would realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the federal government from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration.
would realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the federal government from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration.
would require the Secretary of Energy to develop a solar workforce training course for certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
would require certain financial assistance under the state energy program and the Weatherization Assistance Program to be distributed without undue delay to support state and local high-impact energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
would provide for a program of nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercialization.
would provide for a program of hydropower, pumped storage, and marine energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application.
In the absence of a national mandate to intensify use of renewable energy, many corporations are increasing their own reliance on renewables. Numerous utilities are likewise transitioning toward wind, thermal, and solar power. But renewable energy continues to face challenges, including battery storage, grid expansion and incorporation of renewables into the grid, initial project costs, and regulatory barriers. How are utilities and energy-consuming companies increasing their renewables portfolios while navigating this terrain? On October 22, 2019, the Environmental Law Institute hosted its 2019 Annual Corporate Forum, which explored these questions and discussed the obstacles and opportunities for renewable energy. Below, we present a transcript of the discussion, which has been edited for style, clarity, and space considerations.
would amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to modify a definition and the disposition and authorized uses of qualified outer continental shelf revenues under the Act and to exempt state and county payments under the Act from sequestration and provide for the distribution of certain outer continental shelf revenues to the state of Alaska.
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