Blue ribbon panel calls for new approach to nuclear waste disposal; APPA, other industry stakeholders applaud
January 30, 2012
A presidential commission called for a new strategy for managing spent nuclear fuel, including a consent-based approach to siting a permanent and interim repositories
House committee approves bills to amend Dodd-Frank Act
January 30, 2012
The House Agriculture Committee approved six bills related to Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Act, including one (H.R. 2682) that would ensure end-users of derivatives are exempt from certain provisions of the law, such as the requirement to post margin on some trades
Chu says national energy standard would boost private investment in renewables
January 30, 2012
A federal clean energy standard would spur new investments in renewable energy technologies, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Jan. 26
AESP Foundation receives Department of Energy contract for new energy website
January 30, 2012
Titled "My Energy Gateway," the website will provide information on energy efficiency programs in trade schools, colleges, universities and certification programs
BPA may work with Northwestern Energy on 500-kV line
January 30, 2012
The Bonneville Power Administration and NorthWestern Energy have agreed to look at collaborating on a 430-mile, 500-kV transmission line
