Month: March 2020

New FERC Commissioner Confirmed

James Danly, General Counsel of the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC), was confirmed 52-40 by U.S. Senate on March 12 as a FERC Commissioner. Mr. Danly, nominated as a Republican, was supported by all Republican Senators and 3 Democrats, including West

Solar Energy Was Nearly 40% of New Generating Capacity in 2019

Solar energy accounted for 39.8% of new generating electricity generating capacity in the U.S. in 2019, according to a report released March 17. The Solar Market Insight Report was released by the Solar Energy Industry Association and conducted by the

Q&A: NRDC attorney on the legal issues behind Atlantic Coast Pipeline challenge

Card – Energy News Network – 3/19/20

Can an unusual coalition budge Congress on pipeline reforms?

Card – Virginia Mercury – 3/17/20

FERC urged to stop major projects due to virus spread

Card – The Recorder – 3/19/20

New state report: The climate crisis is coming home to roost in NC

Card – NC Policy Watch – 3/13/20

As the cost of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline soars, renewable energy is the better option for NC

Card – Charlotte Observer – 3/16/20 Related: Local groups join call for state climate emergency declaration

Governments have ‘historic opportunity’ to accelerate clean energy transition, IEA says

Card Related: Coronavirus crisis opens new paths toward clean energy Coronavirus calls for an aggressive Green New Deal

FERC approves Jordan Cove, moves to boost transmission

Card – E&E News – 3/19/20

ABRA CONSERVATION HUB

ABRA’s Conservation Hub program promotes responsible resource management by providing access to critical information needed for effective public involvement in environmental review and oversight.

Following the defeat of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in 2020, ABRA initiated the Conservation Hub to support informed public engagement with the broader range of environmental issues confronting the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Mountain region. The Conservation Hub builds on the analysis and information sharing capacity achieved through ABRA’s Pipeline CSI project during the years of ACP opposition.

The Conservation Hub is based on the use of GIS mapping to provide details and context for land development projects and management practices that involve risk of environmental harm, as well as for environmental preservation and restoration initiatives. The Conservation Hub also provides access to regulatory documents and assessments related to specific projects or issues.

Multiple Conservation Hub sites, focused on individual projects or issues, have been developed collaboratively with ABRA’s partners and allies. Going forward, we invite conservation groups, individuals, and communities to provide ideas for new Hub sites and GIS mapping that can contribute to informed public engagement on behalf of environmental integrity in the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region.