energy

FERC and the future of energy efficiency

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By Kelsey Bagot — Aug. 21, 2013 at 5:10pm

With U.S. climate-change bills and international climate talks repeatedly facing defeat, one of the main ways for the United States to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions could be through both improving grid efficiency and transmission and integrating renewable energy into the electricity network.  But surprisingly (or … [Read more…] about FERC and the future of energy efficiency

Smart Regulation and Federalism for the Smart Grid

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By Joel B. Eisen

This Article examines the “Smart Grid,” a set of concepts, technologies, and operating practices that may transform America’s electric grid as much as the Internet has done, redefining every aspect of electricity generation, distribution, and use. While the Smart Grid’s promise is great, this Article examines numerous key barriers to its development, including … [Read more…] about Smart Regulation and Federalism for the Smart Grid

Eyes on a Climate Prize: Rewarding Energy Innovation to Achieve Climate Stabilization

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By Jonathan H. Adler

Stabilizing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases at double their pre-industrial levels (or lower) will require emission reductions far in excess of what can be achieved at a politically acceptable cost with current or projected levels of technology. Substantial technological innovation is required if the nations of the world are to come anywhere … [Read more…] about Eyes on a Climate Prize: Rewarding Energy Innovation to Achieve Climate Stabilization