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Originally aired: 10/31/2011

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Wind:

Dowding Industries' Metts says company can't survive without tax credit extension

Will the wind industry face a devastating blow if Congress does not extend investment and production tax credits? During today's OnPoint, Jeff Metts, president of Dowding Industries, a mid-sized wind component manufacturer, says his company will likely shut down its operations if tax credits are no longer available in 2013. Metts explains why he believes there should be no linkage between Solyndra and the rest of the renewables sector.

Sustainability:

WBCSD's Bakker outlines business community's priorities for Rio+20

World Business Council on Sustainable Development's Peter Bakker discusses impact of European economic crisis on sustainability.

OnPoint, 02/21/2012

 

Europe:

Denmark's U.S. Ambassador Taksoe-Jensen discusses goals of country's E.U. presidency

Danish Ambassador Peter Taksoe-Jensen says green initiatives high on E.U.'s agenda despite economic crisis.

OnPoint, 02/16/2012

 

Natural Gas:

Former FERC Commissioner Spitzer weighs in on LNG export debate

Steptoe & Johnson's Marc Spitzer discusses possible congressional action on LNG exports.

OnPoint, 02/15/2012

 

Renewables:

TPI Composites' Lockard discusses impact of tax credit uncertainty on wind manufacturers

Wind blade manufacturer TPI Composites' Steve Lockard discusses the politics of the production tax credit.

OnPoint, 02/14/2012

 

Regulations:

NARUC's Wright discusses challenges facing regulators on air pollution standards

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' David Wright discusses push to educate regulators on new EPA rules.

OnPoint, 02/13/2012

 

Climate:

Analysis Group's Tierney discusses RGGI's move to scale back allowances

Analysis Group's Sue Tierney discusses the economic potential of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

OnPoint, 02/09/2012

 

Oil and Gas:

Marcellus Shale Coalition's Klaber talks chemical disclosure, drilling fees and exports

Marcellus Shale Coalition President Kathryn Klaber discusses Pennsylvania legislature's action on shale exploration.

OnPoint, 02/08/2012

 

Energy Policy:

ACC's Dooley discusses new advocacy campaign centered on shale, efficiency

American Chemistry Council's Cal Dooley weighs in on LNG export debate.

OnPoint, 02/07/2012

 

Energy Policy:

Consumer Energy Alliance's Whatley discusses details of an all-of the-above strategy

Consumer Energy Alliance's Michael Whatley says Keystone XL would serve interest of American consumers.

OnPoint, 02/06/2012

 

Regulations:

Clean Air Task Force's Schneider discusses latest delay on NSPS

Clean Air Task Force's Conrad Schneider discusses political impacts of releasing greenhouse gas rule.

OnPoint, 02/02/2012