National Resources Defense Council

Killing Coal

A senator’s crusade limits America’s options.

Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe has made it his mission to block environmental regulations, especially greenhouse gas constraints. His most recent attack targets John Bryson, former Edison International CEO and Pres. Barack Obama’s nominee for Commerce Secretary. But rather than protecting economic interests, as Inhofe purportedly aims to do, his actions have added to the ongoing policy chaos that frustrates clean coal development.

Blue Ribbon Mission

Can a broadly based committee resolve the nuclear waste dilemma?

The Department of Energy assembled an all-star Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future. With such political and industry heavyweights as Brent Scowcroft, Lee Hamilton and John Rowe, the commission must be taken seriously. But can a broadly focused committee finish the decades-long battle to close the nuclear fuel cycle?

Regulatory Uncertainty: The Ratemaking Challenge Continues

In a joint survey conducted by Navigant Consulting and Public Utilities Fortnightly, utility executives identify the biggest challenge to their business.

A joint survey of utility executives by Navigant Consulting and Public Utilities Fortnightly identifies the biggest challenge regulators face.

High Gas Prices: The Edge Comes Off

Conservation programs, plus an erosion in domestic manufacturing, will lead to a falloff in gas demand.

Despite some expected problems this upcoming heating season, current high prices and new conservation programs will contribute to a decline in expected natural-gas demand over the next several years.

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Has the electric industry got lawmakers in its back pocket, or are charges of bias just smoke?


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