09Jan

An Update 40 Years in the Making

Almost untouched since its inception in the late 1970s, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is finally getting a desperately needed update. Over the years, NEPA has become an albatross around the necks of infrastructure and energy projects of all stripes. Instead of encouraging smart environmental analysis and transparency in decision making, it has been […]

On January 9, 2020
Casey Hammond, energy, infrastructure, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

14Oct

North Dakota Will Fight Clean Power Plan

Via The Bismarck Tribune 21 hours ago • By Jessica Holdman North Dakota’s response to limits on carbon dioxide emissions from coal plants will be a two-track approach — litigation and preparation. North Dakota Department of Health will create the state implementation plan to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan while […]

On October 14, 2015
clean power plan, coal, energy, north dakota

06Oct

Clean Power Plan Will Kill More Montana Jobs

Via The Billings Gazette October 04, 2015 7:00 pm As you know, coal is big part of many people’s lives here in Montana. It powers our homes, schools and essential services all across our state and America for that matter. You may also be aware of the EPA’s latest assault on the coal industry, in […]

On October 6, 2015
clean power plan, coal, energy, montana

05Oct

EPA Clean Power Plan Oversteps Federal Authority

Via The Ledger Independent October 02, 2015 11:22 am TERRY JARRETT The quest for cleaner energy is one of the great challenges of the 21st Century, and has fueled many “green” initiatives in recent years. But something troubling is coming down the pike now that the Obama Administration has announced its new “Clean Power Plan” […]

On October 5, 2015
clean power plan, coal, energy, EPA