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The article offers information the Clean Power Plan (CPP) introduced by U.S. President Barack Obama to limit pollution emission from power plants. Topics discussed include determination of emission control by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, enabling states to modify their energy systems, Fred Krupp's, president of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), views in support of the plan and opposition of the plan by Democratic and Republican presidential candidates due to high cost.

The article discusses Advanced Energy Economy Institute (AEEI)'s report based on a review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that allowed for market-based compliance such as emission reduction credit trading. It mentions that the report reveals cost-competitive compliance options with the EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP). It adds EPA's programs for reducing lead content in gasoline, combat acid rain and control transport of ozone due to sulfur dioxide emissions.

The article presents information on the release of two resources including the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' (NARUC) and the Eastern Interconnection States Planning Council's (EISPC) "Multistate Coordination Resources for Clean Power Plan Compliance" guide and the landmark calculator to estimate carbon emission that are funded by the U.S Department of Energy. The guide provides information on how states can comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The article offers information on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which has focused on promoting the safe carbon capture and storage (CCS) process for the power plant emissions in order to save 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the U.S. It informs that the CCS implementation will reduce emissions of carbon pollution, support clean energy project of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama, and creates more jobs in the U.S.

The article discusses the reduction in carbon emissions by preserving the nuclear fleet in the U.S. It mentions the decrease in U.S. energy-related carbon emissions and U.S. nuclear plants as the workhorses of clean air energy production. It adds the closure of the nuclear plant in San Onofre, California and the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant, that saved carbon emissions.

The article offers information on the views of U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, on the changes in the energy industry and the opportunities and risks present. Topics discussed include reform agenda being undertaken by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), changing business plans due to fall in oil and gas prices, and maintaining the balance between energy conservation and development.

The article offers information on the introduction of State Bill (SB) 12 legislation by legislators in Texas to convert state vehicles to natural gas and establish natural gas fueling stations as of March 18, 2015. According to the American Natural Gas Association (ANGA), the legislation may offer lessons for other states as they explore new ways to pay forward the shale boom while reducing emissions.

The article discusses research conducted by Navigant Research, which revealed increased focus of government and corporate sector on building energy-efficient buildings supported by region- and country-wide legislation and initiatives. Topics discussed include strategic efforts of the sectors to reduce carbon emissions and asset management; introduction of policies to promote energy efficiency through incentives, prescriptive measures, and building codes; and views of Noah Goldstein of Navigant.

The article offers information on a new energy competition involving 20 million U.S. dollars award for advanced energy projects in Albany, New York, and Buffalo under a proposed project by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Topics discussed include strategy to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, supporting clean energy technologies and jobs and improving the energy efficiency of outdoor lighting with light-emitting diode (LED) lights.

The article offers information on the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in 2014 in California which provided good results. Topics discussed include reduction in carbon emissions due to the use of CNG vehicles, improvement in local air quality and reduction in carbon emissions due to natural gas and views of Nick Stavropoulos, executive vice president of gas operations, on the benefits of natural gas.

The article discusses a study which was conducted by IHS Automotive for nonprofit organization Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) on over 95 percent of heavy duty trucks in the U.S. are equipped with technology clean diesel engines. Topics include the technology reduces emission by 99 percent for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 98 percent for particulate emission from the trucks and buses, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and EPA's standards that reduce emission from heavy-duty vehicles.

The article focuses on the report published by the World Energy Council (WEC), University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), and Cambridge Judge Business School which shows that the energy sector is facing pressures from climate change. It states that the energy demand is increasing and is causing an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The report recommends measures to reduce GHG including cutting emissions from fossil fuel extraction and conversion.

The article reports on the funds raised by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) for use in reducing emissions of power plants in the member states of the U.S. It states that the RGGI raised funds worth $1.75 billion for reinvestment in consumer programs and energy efficiency. Moreover, it stats that the RGGI achieved tremendous decline in emissions since its inception in 2009.

The article reports that Aliant Energy Corp., pubic holding utility firm, continues with the construction of the Marshalltown Generating Station (MSG) in the U.S. According to John Laren, generation senior vice president of Aliant Energy, the MGS is an integral part of the firm's long-term plan for energy resources. to balance its energy supply and to reduce emissions. Moreover, the company expects to begin operations in 2017's second quarter.

The article offers news briefs related to the energy industry in the U.S. as of May 2014. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has approved the request of Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (IPL) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN). The Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant in Indianapolis will reduce the rate of its sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and emissions by more than 98 percent.

The article discusses the results of an independent analysis by ICF International, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), which reveals that the onshore segment of the U.S. oil and gas sector can substantially reduce emissions of methane employing currently available technologies and at a low yearly cost by adopting emissions-control technologies. Topics include how the reduction can be achieved and the federal limits on the amount of methane that oil and gas operations can emit.

The article reports on the announcement made by Washington Gas Energy Services Inc. (WGES) on the launch WGES PA Carbon Offsets, which was developed by Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), and is designed to reduce the carbon impact of natural gas customers of WGES in Pennsylvania. Topics include usage of natural gas with carbon offsets, environmental benefits of WGES PA Carbon Offsets, and counterbalanceing the emissions of carbon from the use of natural gas.

The article informs that the House Committee on Energy and Commerce will monitor the working of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which has been provided the role of identifying and mitigating the electricity rates under the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) regulation of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It mentions that the major approach of FERC will be to provide grid reliability in the U.S.

The article reports on Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's PUC) approval of the plans for emission and resource compliance by Minnesota Power for 2013. It states that the plan includes the furnishing of the firm's coal generation plant to lessen emissions according to its EnergyForward approach. It says that the company will add 200 megawatts (MW) of wind power to its systems, which is planned to be met through its Bison 4 initiative.

The article presents the efforts of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to prevent fuel waste and to reduce air pollutant emissions of trucks in California. The SMUD collaborated with the state and federal agencies to install truck stop hookups and to provide clean air solution on idle trucks. Meanwhile, truckers are also mandated by law to have about 10 hours of rest for 12 hours of its road time.