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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 20, 2018
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Energy News for April 20, 2018

The New York Times: Trump Criticizes OPEC, Calling Oil Prices ‘Artificially’ High The Associated Press: Evidence of an Oil Spill Was Obvious, but Was It a Crime? RTO Insider: Gas Dominates, Again, in FERC State of the Markets Report Washington Examiner: Energy Department won’t consider utility’s financial woes for decision on coal, nuclear plants Utility […]

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Bay Area Climate News from CRI – April 2018

BAY AREA CLIMATE NEWS FROM CRI April 2018      THE BIG PICTURE   GHG Emissions Rose in 2017 — Renewables growing fast…but not fast enough The New York Times breaks down the top 5 reasons why global GHGs rose in 2017. While renewables grew faster than any other energy sector, they couldn’t match the growth in overall energy demand. […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 15, 2018
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Energy News for February 15, 2018

          Washington Examiner: Conservatives oppose Trump over gas tax hike Reuters: Oil rises towards $65 on Saudi commitment to curb output, weak dollar Reuters: Marathon Oil profit beats forecasts on rising crude, cost cuts Houston Chronicle: Gulf Coast LNG exports soon expected to dominate global market Greentech Media: DOE Forms a New Office Dedicated to ‘Energy […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 13, 2018
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Energy News for February 13, 2018

BBC News: Bitcoin energy use in Iceland set to overtake homes, says local firm Bloomberg: Oil Steady Near $59 as IEA Says Shale May Derail OPEC Cuts The New York Times: Trump Administration Targets Obama-Era Effort to Limit Methane The Wall Street Journal: Shale Output Hasn’t Grown This Fast Since Oil Was at $100 Reuters: Shell settles state, U.S. clean […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 19, 2016
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Efforts for Energy Production from Offshore Wind Ramping Up in U.S.

It seems that now more than ever there is a push for clean and renewable energy in the United States and abroad. For example, President Obama met earlier this year with leaders from Mexico and Canada to discuss an ambitious new goal for generating carbon-free power, which includes a target of 50% electricity generation from […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 28, 2016
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Energy News for January 28, 2016

Morning Consult: Controversial Amendments Won’t Threaten Energy Bill, Senators Say The New York Times: Senate Begins Debate on Comprehensive Bipartisan Energy Bill E&E: Supreme Court Urged to Halt Rule or Risk Irrelevance The New York Times: Water Pollution in Hoosick Falls Prompts Action by New York State The Washington Post: It’s Not Just Flint: Poor Communities Across the Country Live […]

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Tesoro Launches Plan to Support Development of Renewable Biocrude for MTZ Refinery

Tesoro Launches Plan to Support Development of Renewable Biocrude for MTZ Refinery To learn more, read Reuter’s story on the partnership by clicking here. Also, a fact sheet is available by Tesoro highlighting the process and benefits of renewable biocrude. Access the fact sheet by clicking here.  

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