Policy
American Petroleum Institute welcomes new venting, flaring rule proposal
The American Petroleum Institute (API) issued a statement welcoming the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) new proposed rule regarding methane emissions related to oil and natural gas production. “We welcome today’s announcement by the BLM as an important step towards our shared goal of redu... Read More »Ernest Moniz
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Moniz appointed to board of Southern Company
The board of Southern Company announced Monday the appointment of Ernest Moniz, physicist and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, as an independent director effective March 1. Moniz will serve on the Operations, Environmental and Safety Committee and the Nominating, Governance, Corporate Responsibil... Read More »Residential electricity costs ranked highest in South Carolina, Alabama in 2016
Residential customers in South Carolina, Alabama, Connecticut, and Maryland spent the most on electricity per household in 2016, with South Carolina’s average of $1,753 surpassing the national average by about $400, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced on Tuesday. Averagi... Read More »Oil and natural gas industry praises infrastructure proposal, permitting streamlining
Oil and natural gas industry groups reacted recently to President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, emphasizing the suggested streamlining of permitting processes and the importance of energy infrastructure. The plan would provide $200 billion in federal funds and is designed to stim... Read More »DTE invested nearly $1.7 billion into Michigan companies in 2017
DTE Energy invested nearly $1.7 billion into Michigan-based companies in 2017, which led to the creation or continued operation of 5,100 jobs, the company reported. The energy company actually succeeded its own goals by more than $300,000, with partners in every region of the state--though Southe... Read More »President Donald Trump