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California ISO acts to strengthen grid reliability

09/27/17 4:50 AM By Sandra Cowherd

CALIFORNIA, September 27, 2017 - The California Independent System Operator (ISO) Board of Governors approved a rule enhancement that enables the grid operator’s systems to automatically model the potential loss of power plants, in an effort to improve overall market efficiency and readiness.

EPA eases Texas enforcement actions for fuel operations in Harvey’s wake

09/27/17 4:45 AM By Sandra Cowherd

WASHINGTON, September 27, 2017 - The Environmental Protection Agency has extended enforcement discretion for petroleum distribution facilities, gasoline storage facilities and bulk fuel terminals in Texas that were impacted or damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

Eight integrated biorefinery optimization projects funded by DOE

09/27/17 4:40 AM By Sandra Cowherd

Farm Hands on the Potomac…September 27, 2017

09/27/17 4:40 AM

WASHINGTON, September 27, 2017 - The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday advanced two key nominations for the Department of Energy.

Study shows New Jerseyans want clean energy

09/27/17 4:36 AM By Sandra Cowherd

NEW JERSEY, September 26, 2017 - New Jersey’s future energy mix will rely heavily on renewables, at least 80 percent by 2050, if state residents get their way.

Clean transportation rewarded in New York

09/27/17 4:30 AM By Sandra Cowherd

NEW YORK, September 27, 2017 - New York municipalities will receive zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) rebates worth up to $2.2 million from the state’s Environmental Protection Fund.

Washington Week Ahead: GOP set to roll out tax reform proposals

09/24/17 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2017 - Congressional Republicans will join the White House in rolling out a set of tax reform proposals this week that could have implications for farmers, depending on the mix of tax rates and deductions.

ITC solar panel decision ‘disappoints’ domestic industry groups

09/22/17 1:56 PM By Sandra Cowherd

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2017 -- The United States International Trade Commission has determined that imports of solar cells and modules have hurt the American solar business.

Congress debates future of coal, carbon capture, climate change

09/20/17 6:20 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2017 - House and Senate committees are busily debating energy policy options that include boosting support for coal, carbon capture and storage, using more wind and solar power, addressing climate change, and the federal energy research programs threatened by steep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.

Governors approve measure to ban fracking in Delaware River Basin

09/20/17 6:00 AM By Sandra Cowherd

WASHINGTON, September 20, 2017 - Governors of Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania last week voted in favor of a resolution to issue draft regulations permanently banning hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in the Delaware River Basin.

Barbara O’Brien, President and CEO of Dairy Management Incorporated

This week’s Open Mic guest is Barbara O’Brien, President and CEO of Dairy Management Incorporated. O’Brien has more than 20 years of experience working for dairy farmers and in the dairy industry. Through challenges of the cyclical nature of the industry as well as the pandemic and shifting consumer trends, the industry is holding it’s own with consumers and developing partnerships with the food industry that’s expanding the positive message of milk and other dairy products. O’Brien addresses the effort the dairy industry has put forward toward good nutrition, sustainable production and overall product safety.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 12, 2024: Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., on farm bill, biofuels, and cattle markets

Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer sits on the Senate Agriculture Committee. She has been a strong supporter of biofuels and says the Biden administration is missing a key resource when looking to lower carbon emissions. She also discusses the importance of passing legislation aimed at bringing more transparency to cattle markets.

Then, Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Ben Prochazka with the Electrification Coalition join to discuss the impact of biofuels and electric vehicles on the economy.

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