Energy

California Moves to Make Sleeping Computers More Efficient

California Moves to Make Sleeping Computers More Efficient

New standards require computers to use less energy when not in use.

How Much Power Do States Have to Encourage Clean Energy?

How Much Power Do States Have to Encourage Clean Energy?

After a recent Supreme Court decision, questions remain about what states can do to regulate electricity.

New Climate Resilience Report Emphasizes Cross-Sector Collaboration

New Climate Resilience Report Emphasizes Cross-Sector Collaboration

The Obama Administration releases report on opportunities to enhance nation’s climate resilience.

Navigating a Changing Power Grid

Navigating a Changing Power Grid

Penn Program on Regulation hosts a conversation with electricity market leaders.

The Role for State Regulation of Energy Markets

The Role for State Regulation of Energy Markets

Penn’s Kleinman Center for Energy Policy convenes energy policy roundtable.

Nudging Away from Personal Choice

Nudging Away from Personal Choice

Economist argues that energy-efficiency regulations are riddled with problems and espouses their elimination.

The Impact of Waiving Environmental Regulations

The Impact of Waiving Environmental Regulations

Recent PPR seminar examines effects on air quality and fuel prices from waiving environmental regulations.

Hillary Clinton Rallies West Philadelphians to Register and Vote

Hillary Clinton Rallies West Philadelphians to Register and Vote

The Democratic candidate for President shares her platform and voter mobilization goals.

Stopping Hackers from Turning off the Lights

Stopping Hackers from Turning off the Lights

Senate bill would give Energy Department power to deal with cyberattacks on the nation’s power grid.

Regulating Earthquakes

Regulating Earthquakes

In an effort to reduce seismic activity, the Netherlands recently limited natural gas production.

Concerns for the Future of Conservation at the National Parks’ Centennial

Concerns for the Future of Conservation at the National Parks’ Centennial

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell celebrated the occasion with a call to action to change the nation’s conservation approach.

A Shift in the Energy Regulatory Regime

A Shift in the Energy Regulatory Regime

Two Supreme Court decisions raise questions about the role of states in emerging electricity markets.