Natural Gas:

Former FERC Commissioner Spitzer weighs in on LNG export debate

With Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introducing legislation this week that would ban exports of liquefied natural gas from the United States, how will Congress address the issue this year? During today's OnPoint, Marc Spitzer, a partner at Steptoe & Johnson and former commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, explains why LNG exports have emerged as a critical part of the energy policy discussion. He also weighs in on the permitting process and potential action by Congress to stop exports.

Emissions Trading:

Quebec's Olivier discusses market challenges facing Western Climate Initiative

Quebec's DC representative Alain Olivier discusses effectiveness of provincial-level climate policies.

OnPoint, 05/24/2012

Renewables:

SolarReserve's Smith discusses company's progress on loan-guarantee-funded project

SolarReserve's Kevin Smith says, with a level playing field, solar industry can survive without government assistance.

OnPoint, 05/23/2012

Smart Grid:

Institute for Electric Efficiency's Wood responds to consumer opt-out programs for smart meters

Institute for Electric Efficiency's Lisa Wood discusses progress on smart meter installations.

OnPoint, 05/22/2012

Electricity:

Public Policy Consulting's Binz suggests risk-aware regulation for state commissioners

Former Colorado PUC chairman Ron Binz discusses impact of state regulatory policies on future of U.S. transmission.

OnPoint, 05/21/2012

Energy Policy:

Economist Mason says Fed should raise interest rates to lower gasoline prices

Louisiana State's Joseph Mason discusses impact of U.S. monetary policy on gas prices.

OnPoint, 05/17/2012

Energy Policy:

Carnegie Endowment's Gordon discusses future of unconventional oil in U.S.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Deborah Gordon discusses new report defining progress on unconventional energy sources.

OnPoint, 05/15/2012

Energy Policy:

Environmental author McKibben discusses new subsidy rollback legislation

350.org founder Bill McKibben discusses economic impacts of eliminating fossil fuel subsidies.

OnPoint, 05/14/2012

Energy Policy:

SAFE's Ori says energy independence a myth

Securing America's Future Energy's Sam Ori says domestic oil boom will not solve energy security issue.

OnPoint, 05/10/2012

Energy Policy:

CFA's Cooper says fuel efficiency standards will provide immediate benefits to consumers

Consumer Federation of America's Mark Cooper says new standards will boost job growth.

OnPoint, 05/07/2012

Renewables:

WRI's Tawney proposes overhaul of clean tech subsidies

World Resources Institute's Letha Tawney discusses the boom and bust cycle of clean technology.

OnPoint, 05/03/2012