Environmental & Regulations

GM Sells Ultium Cells Stake to LG, Focuses on Optimized EV Production
Environmental & Regulations GM Sells Ultium Cells Stake to LG, Focuses on Optimized EV Production

General Motors has made a strategic decision to sell its stake in the Ultium Cells electric vehicle (EV) battery cell plant located in Lansing, Michigan. The facility, which spans an impressive 2.8 million square feet, is nearing completion. This sale, however, signals more than just a change in

Will EV Sales Continue to Rise Amid Potential Policy Changes?
Environmental & Regulations Will EV Sales Continue to Rise Amid Potential Policy Changes?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have shown remarkable growth in the United States, particularly in the third quarter of 2024. With EVs and hybrids constituting a substantial 21.2% of new light-duty vehicle sales, their market share has noticeably increased from the previous quarter's 19.1%. What stands out

Will the Supreme Court Limit Environmental Reviews Under NEPA?
Environmental & Regulations Will the Supreme Court Limit Environmental Reviews Under NEPA?

In a landmark legal dispute garnering significant attention, the U.S. Supreme Court is currently evaluating the extent of environmental reviews mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in the case Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County. The focal point of this case is

2024 Election Could Dramatically Affect U.S. Energy Policies
Environmental & Regulations 2024 Election Could Dramatically Affect U.S. Energy Policies

The upcoming 2024 U.S. federal election holds potential ramifications for the electric power sector, especially if Donald Trump secures a second term and Republicans take control of Congress. Significant changes may occur in areas such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, nuclear power, energy

ECP's Acquisition of Four PJM Plants Raises Market Power Concerns
Environmental & Regulations ECP's Acquisition of Four PJM Plants Raises Market Power Concerns

Energy Capital Partners (ECP) is seeking approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a significant acquisition of power plants that could drastically alter the dynamics of the PJM Interconnection’s territory. The purchase involves four power plants totaling 5.3 GW capacity,

EPA Proposes Stricter NOx Standards for New Gas-Fired Power Plants
Environmental & Regulations EPA Proposes Stricter NOx Standards for New Gas-Fired Power Plants

On November 22, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new, tighter nitrogen oxides (NOx) standards for new gas-fired power plants. This update is intended to make the latest turbines, which could operate for decades, among the most efficient and lowest-emitting in the industry.

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