Learning from Advocacy for Energy Efficient Building Codes
Innovative approaches to energy efficient buildings can inform how to make progress in other regulatory areas, even in tough times.
Promoting Renewable Energy in the Federal Government
Presidential memo requires agencies to obtain 20% of energy from renewable sources by 2020.
Smart Regulation for the Smart Grid
Smart Grid Interoperability Panel provides model for collaborative standards development.
Inside Baseball: The Nature of OIRA’s Work
The regulatory review process engages a wide range of actors.
Can Agencies Legally Use Social Media for Rulemaking?
ACUS draft report analyzes legal obstacles for using social media in rulemaking.
Adjusting the Social Cost of Carbon: A Commonsense Revision
Changes should be made to better reflect underlying scientific models.
EPA Upgrades its Energy Star Portfolio Manager
An upgraded online management system will better track buildings’ energy consumption.
Week in Review
Obama releases climate change plan, Supreme Court finds DOMA unconstitutional, and more…
OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.
Week in Review
Agencies increase health-contingent health plan reward, EPA issues rule for alternate contaminated water tests, and more.
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power
Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.