Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to …
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to Reduce Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants WASHINGTON – Today, April 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of final rules to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants in order to protect all communities from …
Hydrogen energy law and regulation | CMS Expert Guides
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), increasing production of green hydrogen and its derivatives can cut carbon dioxide emissions by 10% in the period up to 2050. This guide explains how, to a greater or lesser extent, the jurisdictions covered are advancing such low-carbon hydrogen production.
US energy storage needs national standards and regulations to …
In this report, we provide data on trends in battery storage capacity installations in the United States through 2019, including information on installation size, …
United States energy law
Common law Under the common law, persons who owned real property owned "from the depths to the heavens". Therefore, real estate traditionally has included all rights to water, oil, gas, and other minerals underground. The United States Supreme Court has held that as far as air rights, "this doctrine has no place in the modern world," but it remains as a …
Battery Policies and Incentives Search | Department of Energy
Vehicle Technologies Office. Battery Policies and Incentives Search. Use this tool to search for policies and incentives related to batteries developed for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. Find information related to electric vehicle or energy storage financing for battery development, including grants, tax credits, and research ...
Electricity Storage Technology Review
Pumped hydro makes up 152 GW or 96% of worldwide energy storage capacity operating today. Of the remaining 4% of capacity, the largest technology shares are molten salt (33%) and lithium-ion batteries (25%). Flywheels and Compressed Air Energy Storage also make up a large part of the market.
The Regulatory Environment for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling | ACS Energy …
At the federal level, "As of July 2020, no U.S. federal policies directly address battery energy storage system decommissioning, or mandate or incentivize reuse/recovery of lithium-ion batteries.". (3) A Senate bill for LIB recycling was proposed in 2020 (4) and 2021.
Long-Duration Energy Storage | Department of Energy
The Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) portfolio will validate new energy storage technologies and enhance the capabilities of customers and …
Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 USA
The General Mining Law of 1872 (the "GML"), 30 U.S.C. §§ 21- 54, 611-615, as amended, is the principal law governing locatable minerals on federal lands. The GML affords US citizens the opportunity to explore for, discover and purchase certain valuable mineral deposits on federal lands open for mineral entry.
Governor of Rhode Island Signs the 2024 Energy Storage …
4 · Governor of Rhode Island, Daniel McKee has signed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act into law to achieve a 100% clean energy future. "Energy storage is flexible, …
Summary of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act | US EPA
42 U.S.C. §10101 et seq. (1982) The Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA) supports the use of deep geologic repositories for the safe storage and/or disposal of radioactive waste. The Act establishes procedures to evaluate and select sites for geologic repositories and for the interaction of state and federal governments.
State-Level Natural Gas Flaring and Venting Regulations
One of the research areas of DOE''s Office of Fossil Energy (FE) focuses on investigating and providing technology options to economically capture and utilize natural gas. As part of this work, FE''s Office of Oil and Natural Gas undertook an effort to compile state-level natural gas flaring and venting regulations currently implemented by oil- and gas …
Laws & Regulations | US EPA
5 · EPA Actions to Address PFAS. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are widely used, long lasting chemicals, components of which break down very slowly over time. EPA''s researchers and partners across the country are working hard to answer critical questions about PFAS. More Law Summaries.
Environmental Law and Practice in the United States: Overview
21 May 2021. In this Q&A for Thomson Reuters Practical Law, Kirkland attorneys Paul Tanaka, Michael Saretsky, Donna Ni, Maddy Foote, and Matthew Swanson provide a high level overview of environment law in the United States and look at key practical issues including emissions to air and water, environmental impact assessments, waste ...
Review of wholesale markets and regulations for advanced energy storage services in the United States…
Currently in the United States, California, Oregon, Massachusetts, and New York are the only states with energy storage mandates. Given California''s 1.35 GW energy storage goal, CAISO has the largest capacity of planned energy storage projects compared to other states.
Regulatory and Guidance Information by Topic: Waste | US EPA
Hazardous Waste. The Hazardous Waste Program, under RCRA Subtitle C, establishes a system for controlling hazardous waste from the time it is generated until its ultimate disposal. The Department of Transportation''s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulates the transport of hazardous materials. Laws and …
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) Laws and Regulations
The LUST provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act appropriated $200 million to assess and clean up leaks from underground storage tanks. The vast majority of the money is allocated to states and territories in the form of assistance agreements to address shovel-ready sites within their jurisdictions.
Carbon Capture Sequestration Utilization and Storage Projects and US Federal Environmental Laws …
Nonetheless, CCUS projects still face several regulatory obstacles in the United States. There are no CCUS-specific federal environmental laws or regulations, but instead the precise mix of environmental permits and …
Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations Report 2024 …
In March 2022, Congress passed, and President Biden signed into law, the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 ("CIRCIA"), which will require reporting by covered entities within …
Federal Energy Management Laws and Requirements
In July 2022, the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) published preliminary direction to help federal agencies plan to meet new performance contracting requirements relating to the Energy Act of 2020, amended 42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(4).
Radiation Regulations and Laws | US EPA
Radiation Regulations and Laws. Congress and the president assign radiation protection responsibilities to EPA through laws (also known as statutes). Specific statutes make EPA responsible for writing regulations that explain what must be done to obey the law. Regulations are requirements that can apply to individuals, businesses, …
H2IQ Hour: Overview of Federal Regulations for Hydrogen Technologies in the United States: Text Version
The April H2IQ Hour provided an overview of the federal regulatory framework around hydrogen technologies in the United States. Eric Parker, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office: Good day, everyone, and welcome back to another H2IQ hour hosted by …
Energy Laws and Regulations | Australia
The AER, Australia''s national energy market regulator, is responsible for monitoring, investigating and enforcing compliance with obligations imposed under the National Energy Retail Law, National Electricity Law and National Gas Law, as well as their associated Rules and Regulations. The AER prosecuted one case in the Federal Court in 2023 ...
2021 Five-Year Energy Storage Plan
The Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC) submitted its last five-year energy storage plan in 2016.1 That report summarized a review of the U.S. Department of Energy''s (DOE) …
Energy Laws and Regulations | South Africa
Electricity Regulation Act Amendments. South Africa''s electricity supply industry is regulated in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006 (ERA), which provides for the licensing of generation, transmission, distribution, reticulation, trading, import and export of …
Summary of the Energy Independence and Security Act | US EPA
Public Law 110-140 (2007) Signed on December 19, 2007 by President Bush, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) aims to: increase U.S. energy security, develop renewable fuel production, and improve vehicle fuel economy. EISA reinforces the energy reduction goals for federal agencies put forth in Executive Order 13423, as well ...
Energy storage regulation in the UK | CMS Expert Guides
The enhanced frequency response services are required to be provided from 1 March 2018. Co-location with generation (particularly renewables) is also high on the energy storage agenda. Earlier this year, Western Power Distribution, a DNO, signed a contract with ...
Rainwater Harvesting Tool | Department of Energy
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in collaboration with the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) developed an online GIS-based Rainwater Harvesting Tool to help federal agencies strategically prioritize commercial rainwater harvesting projects by providing rainwater harvesting potential across the United States. The mapping ...
Policies and Acts | Hydrogen Program
The following policies and acts contain significant hydrogen- and fuel cell-related provisions that guide and provide support for the DOE Hydrogen Program. The U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap explores opportunities for clean hydrogen to contribute to national decarbonization goals across multiple sectors of the economy.
Summary of the Energy Independence and Security Act
Public Law 110-140 (2007) Signed on December 19, 2007 by President Bush, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) aims to: increase U.S. energy security, develop renewable fuel production, and improve vehicle fuel economy. EISA reinforces the energy reduction goals for federal agencies put forth in Executive …
National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries 2021-2030
This National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries, developed by the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries will help guide investments to develop a domestic lithium-battery manufacturing value chain that creates equitable clean-energy manufacturing jobs in America while helping to mitigate climate change impacts.
United States'' legislation on oil security – Analysis
Introduction. In the wake of the 1973-74 oil crisis, the United States (US) Congress enacted the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 (ESECA) and the more comprehensive Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA) with the specific aims to fulfil the US''s obligations under the International Energy Programme …
The State Of The US Energy Storage Market
Another record-breaking year is expected for energy storage in the United States (US), with Wood Mackenzie forecasting 45% growth in 2024 after 100% growth …
Energy Storage
The United States is one of the fastest growing markets for energy storage in the world. The International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, manages this global trade site to provide access to ITA information on promoting trade and investment, strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, and ensuring fair trade and …
