Legal Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Gavin Newsom just signed his bill shining a light on gas prices at the pump. But when it comes to the recent surge in natural gas prices that jolted electricity and gas bills this winter, the next step is murkier. We started with how natural gas prices are determined… The problem with natural gas pricing is that it’s not transparent.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In response to higher natural gas prices, US utilities are going back to coal instead of ramping up investments in renewables.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 12, 2023

After the storm hit, owners of backup generators at hospitals , data centers and municipal facilities found out that they all contracted with the same low-priced oil-delivery service that did not have the capacity to deliver enough oil to handle the spike in demand.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We emerged with a broad consensus to oppose raising reference prices and to curb wasteful spending in the federal crop insurance program. Opposition to reference price increases The summit occurred just after the publication of new USDA data which reveals that farm income shattered previous records in 2022.

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Yale E360

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Russian attack on Ukraine has led to a spike in energy prices, with oil briefly surpassing $100 a barrel , the highest level since 2014, and Dutch and British gas prices rising 40 to 60 percent Thursday. Russia is the world's second-largest exporter of oil and largest exporter of natural gas.

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Yale E360

JUNE 8, 2022

New Zealand unveiled a proposal Wednesday to put a price on methane from belching sheep and cattle, a plan that, if enacted, would make the country the first to compel farmers to pay for livestock emissions. Read more on E360 ?.

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Yale E360

APRIL 6, 2023

Backed by the UN, an alliance of conservationists and policymakers is devising new ways to finance the preservation of biodiversity by placing economic values on ecosystems. Some analysts say such schemes have the potential to boost conservation, but others are skeptical. Read more on E360 →

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2023

This paper studies the economic impacts of carbon pricing. Exploiting institutional features of the European carbon market and high-frequency data, I document that a tighter carbon pricing regime leads to higher energy prices, lower emissions and more green innovation. Download the paper.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Warmer weather in late summer and early fall typically means less demands for natural gas, especially for residential gas customers, and that can translate into lower prices. Locking in a lower energy price now can help insulate consumers against potential energy price spikes this winter when gas usage and energy prices traditionally go up.”

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Yale E360

APRIL 28, 2023

At one point in March, renewables briefly supplied two-thirds of Australia's power, according to the grid operator, which says that the continued growth of wind and solar is driving down costs. Read more on E360 →

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Environmental Leader

JULY 27, 2022

Businesses say energy prices and supply had an impact on operations as they seek to make adjustments. The post Energy Price, Supply Volatility Impacting Businesses appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

On November 15, the Public Utility Commission is alerting consumers that many natural gas and electric utilities are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1 and reminding households to understand those changes, explore options to manage winter energy bills, and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss affordability programs. cents to 10.46

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Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 13, 2020

In recent LCFS amendments, CARB introduced a new price cap on all LCFS credit transfers and authorized limited future credit borrowing. Concerns of Credit Price Run-up. The steady advance of LCFS credit prices since the summer of 2017 is well documented in CARB’s Credit Transfer Activity Reports. By Joshua T. Bledsoe , Brian F.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 3, 2023

Even as retailers like Kroger and Walmart chronicle how higher food and beverage prices are prompting shoppers to alter their purchasing habits in an effort to save, sustainability and consumer concern for the environment remains a resilient trend.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On November 29, the Public Utility Commission again alerted consumers that many natural gas and electric utilities are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1 and reminding households to understand those changes, explore options to manage winter energy bills, and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss affordability programs. cents to 10.46

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 15, 2022

Rising gas prices, supply chain issues and overall demand are creating a rise in prices for power purchase agreements. The post Solar, Wind Energy Demand Leads to Shortage, PPA Price Increases appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Cleannovate

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Nothing affects food prices like the cost of farm inputs. And among them, mineral fertilisers seem the most significant. Fertilisers supplement the soils with minerals that are taken up by crops during cultivation. But among the many important crop minerals, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are of greatest significance.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 29, 2022

But since the war in Ukraine began the thirst to move away from Russian fossil fuels has strengthened, and the oil price has surged upwards. . All this has contributed to a spike in petrol prices which of course hits families, businesses, transport, and contributes to the cost of living crisis.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 8, 2022

High gas prices should be an alarm bell signaling that we need to move away from our reliance on this volatile commodity – not entrench deeper patterns of dependency. Why are gas prices so high? Drivers are feeling the pocketbook pain from high gas prices right now. Why cutting gas taxes is the wrong move.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 24, 2022

The post Living in a ‘Critical State’: The Price of a South African Town’s Dirty Water appeared first on Circle of Blue. A version of this article was first published by GroundUp. CCIJ Editorial and Design Team. Yaffa Fredrick. Scott Lewis. Jillian Dudziak.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A rising number of global companies have set or plan to set their own carbon pricing standards or charge themselves for their carbon emissions in lieu of an international standard, according to Reuters’ analysis of company disclosures by the nonprofit Climate Disclosure Project.

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Environmental Leader

JANUARY 3, 2022

Energy prices increased at a much higher rate than most commodities last year, driven by increased demand, COVID recovery and impacts from natural disasters. The post Energy Prices Grew at Strong Rate in 2021 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 5, 2022

Surging global energy prices are supercharging the already rapid pace of growth in solar, wind, and battery storage projects, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis US 2022 Power Sector Outlook.

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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 9, 2022

A report from S&P Global Ratings finds carbon pricing will become more widespread and industries ready for it will have more success. The post Report: Carbon Pricing Likely to Expand, Aid in Net-Zero Targets appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With chemical spills and other accidents a common occurrence, it’s becoming more expensive to maintain the status quo than to make chemistry safer

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Environmental Leader

JANUARY 7, 2022

The price of electricity saw significant increases in 2021 over 2020 in the United States as the cost of power-generating fuel and natural and weather events impacted supply and grids nationwide. The post Fuel Costs, Natural Events Produce Higher 2021 Electricity Prices appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Greenbuilding Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As widely reported in the mass media, two of these initiatives are London’s new Low Emission Zone and the proposed Congestion Pricing plan in New York City, but, while the two initiatives share the goal of pausing traffic in the central city, they could not be more different in their aims, their approaches, and their potential impacts.

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Energy and Climate Law

OCTOBER 15, 2021

On 13 October 2021 the European Commission realesed a Communication to the European Parliament , in which it proposes measures to tackle the currently soaring energy prices in Europe. But will this help to alleviate the currently unfolding energy price crisis? A second set of measures is directed towards the EU itself.

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 15, 2022

Rising gas prices, supply chain issues and overall demand are creating a rise in prices for power purchase agreements. The post Solar, Wind Energy Demand Leads to Shortage, PPA Price Increases appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The issue was discussed during a recent roundtable meeting hosted by the United … Continue reading The price of sustainability: Who pays?

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Putting a price on carbon helps us account for the real costs of fossil fuels in the market. Read the full story at Our World in Data. Which countries have a carbon tax or trading system?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

Consumers should be aware of the pending price changes and understand the rates they will be paying. For help in finding better gas prices, visit the PUC’s PaGasSwitch.com website. Note: The price of natural gas on international markets is driving the cost of both electricity and natural gas supplies in Pennsylvania.]

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 11, 2022

While carbon pricing may have the biggest near-term effect on larger companies, the direction of travel suggests all business owners will increasingly need to understand carbon pricing, the costs associated with it and the consequences upon their profits. Read the full story at GreenBiz.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Environmental Justice and Carbon Pricing: Can They Be Reconciled?” Ranalli, B.,(2023). ” Global Challenges 7, 2200204.

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Inhabitant

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Coffee bean prices are about to spike. If melting polar ice caps and a deforested Amazon seem too far away to be real, many consumers may soon get an up-close and personal taste of climate change in their coffee cups.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Prices in most areas were down, but up in areas with local constraints that indicate tightening conditions in certain areas. The auction produced a price of $28.92 PJM retains a healthy reserve margin today, though a number of areas are becoming constrained with higher prices. billion, consistent with the $2.2

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Spain Starts Trial Into Iberdrola’s Alleged Price Manipulation Bloomberg PaulaR Tue, 10/31/2023 - 22:12 Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Read more Thomas Gualtieri A Spanish court is set to probe allegations that a unit of Iberdrola SA and and four of its executives manipulated electricity prices a decade ago.

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