This Month in Energy

Read on to see what we've been up to and find out what's in store for July

Innovations in Energy Storage

While progress is being made to use storage as a tool to facilitate load shifting in an effort to unlock the full potential of intermittent renewables, the energy storage industry faces headwinds in the form of affordability, policy support, and the ease of commercialization of new technologies. This webinar will examine the role of innovation in advancing energy storage with panelists examining the state of new technologies, new policy approaches to support deployment and commercialization, and the role of financing in transforming the market.

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Seeing CH4 Clearly: Science-Based Approaches to Methane Monitoring in the Oil and Gas Sector

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

This report details the committees investigation into accurately measuring methane emissions in the industry. They findings inform the role of the Federal R&D enterprise in reducing & quantifying methane emissions.

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The Climate and Freedom Agenda: Policy Solutions for Energy Consumers, Energy Security, and Climate Progress

The Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions (C3 Solutions)

C3 Solutions' look at policy and regulatory reforms to help increase and diversify energy supplies, remove supply chain constraints, invest in healthy ecosystems, and build more resilient communities.

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Emissions

Embedded

in Global Trade

Niskanen

Center

This paper provides an overview of global emissions trends, including the emissions trends of developed and developing countries; the world’s biggest polluters; and small, open economies.

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EXPLORE: June's Energy Developments

The Supreme Court's decision on WV v. the EPA

The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision regarding the case West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency has the potential to significantly curtail the power of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. See below for more information on climate related litigation and EPA regulations.

Regulations for a

Clean Power Sector

A look at the EPA's "sector-wide roadmap," potential legal challenges, & the implications for the power industry.

The Rise of

Climate Litigation

This webinar investigates the role of the courts in addressing climate-related damages.

The Defense Production Act & Domestic Clean Energy

On June 6th, President Biden issued presidential determinations providing the U.S. Department of Energy with the authority to use the Defense Production Act to accelerate domestic production of 5 key energy technologies: Solar, Grid components, Heat pumps, Insulation, & Electrolyzers. Explore related resources below.

Building Electrification

This webinar examines the politics, economics, and Infrastructure around converting America's building stock.

The Forecast for Solar

A look at opportunities and challenges in the sector, as well as the impact of new technologies and policies.

The Price of American Energy

The coronavirus pandemic caused significant price and production disruptions to the oil and gas industry, which have only been exacerbated by the ongoing war in Ukraine. President Biden is working to expand production and has called for a three-month federal gas tax holiday, all while facing criticism on environmental grounds. See below for resources on these price disruptions and the future of the oil and gas industry.

The Future of Natural Gas

A conversation examining the economic, environmental, and policy issues facing the industry, and its role in the future energy mix.

Russia, Ukraine, and

U.S. Energy Markets

A look at the war's impact on energy markets and implications for American energy independence.

June Energy Legislation

June 16 - H.R. 8117: Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act

Introduced by Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ8), this bill would exempt certain Federal hydrogen programs from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

June 14 - H.R. 8052: Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act

Introduced by Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA1), this bill would direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study on the global status of the civilian nuclear energy industry, and for other purposes.

June 14 - H.R. 8053: GRID Act

Introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO6), this bill would provide the Secretary of Energy with the authority to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to improve the resilience of defense critical electric infrastructure and reduce the vulnerability of critical defense facilities to the disruption of the supply of electric energy to those facilities.

June 13 - H.R. 8044: Planes not Panels Act

Introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA10), this bill would amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit the President from making provision for the purchase of solar panels under the authority of such Act, and for other purposes.

June 13 - H.R. 8045: Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act of 2022

Introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX11), this bill would amend the Energy Act of 2020 to alter the criteria for the designation of critical minerals.

June 13 - H.R. 8034: Preventing Investment in the Chinese Solar Economy Act

Introduced by Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH7), this bill would amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit the use of certain authorities under that Act with respect to solar photovoltaic modules and module components, and for other purposes.

June 13 - H.R. 8032: REEShore Act of 2022

Introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA1), this bill would encourage the extraction and processing of rare earth metals in the United States, and for other purposes.

June 9 - H.R. 7996: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Anti-Exploitation Act

Introduced by Rep. Patrick Fallon (R-TX4), this bill would require congressional authorization for the drawdown and sale of petroleum products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes.

June 7 - H.R. 7962: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes

Introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI12), this bill would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes

June 7 - H.R. 7963: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act

Introduced by Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS4), this bill would require the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to be replenished once oil has dropped below $90 a barrel for 100 straight days.

June 3 - H.R. 7938: Domestic USA Act

Introduced by Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ8), this bill would provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes.

June 3 - H.R. 7947: Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2022

Introduced by Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY20), this bill would amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a weatherization readiness program, and for other purposes.

WATCH: June's Webinar

The Rise of Climate Litigation

This webinar discussed the efficacy of climate lawsuits, debated the appropriate venues for these cases, and examined opportunities for cities and businesses to collaborate.

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Energy Events in July

American Energy Society - 12th Annual SISE Conference 2022
July 6 - July 8 (Online or Chicago, IL)
Wilson Center – Shared Risk, Shared Opportunity - Critical Minerals and the Transatlantic Climate Bridge
Thursday, July 7 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET (Online)
CESA - Scaling Up Solar - The Montgomery County Green Bank and Sunnova's Low- and Moderate-Income Solar Pilot Program
Thursday, July 7 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET (Online)
DOE – Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program Summit
Tuesday, July 12 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT (Hybrid)
Montgomery County Green Bank and Forbright Bank – Montgomery County Solar Opportunities in Affordable Housing
Wednesday, July 13 - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT (Chevy Chase, MD)
USEA - An Opportunity to Facilitate Resilient Domestic Critical Material Supply Chains - Discussions on the Infrastructure, Investments and Jobs Act
Thursday, July 14 - 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EDT (Online or Golden, CO)
Tuesday, July 19 - 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EDT (Online or Chicago, IL)
Energy Dialogues - Natural Gas: The Ultimate Crossroad Challenge
Wednesday, July 20 - 11:00 AM CST (Online)
DOE - CABLE 2022 Big Idea Workshop
July 20 - July 21 (Online or Lemont, IL)
EESI – Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO
Monday, July 25 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT (Online)
American Clean Power - Standardizing the Prediction of Wind Turbine Sound Levels: A new ANSI/ACP Standard
Wednesday, July 27 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET (Online)

For more energy events, check out our events calendar!