USEA News & Articles

November 9th, 2016

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November 9, 2016

USEA Congratulates President-elect Trump, new lawmakers and discusses energy policy changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Energy Association Executive Director, Barry Worthington, issued the following statement congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his victory Tuesday.

October 27th, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Dipka Bhambhani

Communications Director

202-312-1237

[email protected]

 

October 27, 2016

Statement on the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act (S. 3179) and the 45Q tax credit discussion at USEA

October 9th, 2016

"Putting a price on carbon emissions remains a divisive topic in the USA, even as polls indicate considerable public support for actions to address climate change.

Voters in Washington state may show the way  Nov. 8 when they decide on a referendum that would assess a carbon tax on coal, oil and natural gas, a move aimed at lowering emissions that contribute to climate change without digging deeply into people’s wallets."

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October 9th, 2016

Photo Credit: Ted S. Warren, Assoicated Press

"Washington state is seeking to curb carbon emissions by posing a ballot initiative to voters that will allow them to decide whether or not polluters should pay for the greenhouse gases they produce. If passed, the tax would become the first of its kind in the nation.

Sputnik
October 7th, 2016

"Russia and the United States both stand to lose as a result of Moscow’s decision this week to suspend nuclear-science cooperation along with an agreement on plutonium disposal, former American Nuclear Society president Donald Hoffman told Sputnik."

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October 6th, 2016

"Former American Nuclear Society President Donald Hoffman is serving as an adviser on both sides of the U.S. presidential campaign but has revealed he is writing policy for Donald Trump.

October 5th, 2016

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

 Energy Technology and Governance Program
of the

 

United States Agency for International Development
and the
United States Energy Association

October 3rd, 2016

"It ain’t easy being an energy producer. That’s the underlying theme of this week’s annual U.S. Energy Association supply forum in Washington. Executives will be talking about the challenges facing nuclear energy suppliers, carbon-capture plant developers, shale gas drillers and, even, electricity producers in competitive markets. But there’s reason to think gloom shouldn’t be the overwhelming mood of the conference." 

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September 29th, 2016

"US officials want China to make more energy data publicly available in addition to sharing such information with the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

September 23rd, 2016

"According to the head of the United States Energy Association (USEA), Barry K. Worthington, the Utah oil shale development project of Estonia's state-owned energy group Eesti Energia has much support and a great likelihood of success, reports LETA/BNS."

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June 16th, 2016

Every month we feature a women in energy that has shown exemplary leadership. We want to showcase her story and what she has done to get to where she is today. These women come from diverse backgrounds and roles; they bring with them a unique perspective to gender equality within the energy sector.


April 4th, 2016

Every month we feature a women in energy that has shown exemplary leadership. We want to showcase her story and what she has done to get to where she is today. These women come from diverse backgrounds and roles; they bring with them a unique perspective to gender equality within the energy sector.


September 30th, 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015 – Reno, NV – 10 senior-level officials from Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya participated in the EAGP Executive Exchange, September 18–27, 2015.  The delegation traveled to Reno, Nevada and Austin, Nevada to meet with private geothermal developers, equipment manufacturers, and geothermal service providers.

July 31st, 2015

Albania

After Four Decades of Electrification, Albania Gets 110 kV Transmission Line – (Energetika) This is the first investment in the energy system of this area in 40 years. The system will be expanded by constructing two substations in the Ionian coastline towns of Orikum and Himare…

July 16th, 2015

 

 

Albania

Albania Taking Steps to Liberalise Energy Market  - (Energentika) “The Albanian Parliament has approved the new Law on Electricity, which establishes a schedule for further market liberalisation. Aldditionally, steps are being made to unite neighbouring countries markets…

July 1st, 2015

Weekly collection of energy news articles for the region.  Click on the links for access to original publications.


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Albania

June 25th, 2015

Weekly collection of energy news articles for the region.  Click on the links for access to original publications.


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