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Originally aired: 12/11/2012

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Energy Policy:

Sierra Club's Nilles discusses future of coal, EPA air regulations

With the future of coal in limbo as new air regulations are expected to come online during President Obama's second term, how successful has the environmental community been in influencing the discussion? During today's OnPoint, Bruce Nilles, senior director for the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign, discusses his expectations for how the Obama administration will address coal during its second term. He also explains the role low natural gas prices are playing in the planning of new power plants.

Regulation:

NRDC's Doniger discusses policy proposal to cut power plant emissions

Natural Resources Defense Council's David Doniger says EPA should set state-specific targets for power plant emissions.

OnPoint, 12/10/2012

 

Unconventional Energy:

Carnegie Endowment's Burwell discusses challenges of managing oil and gas boom

Carnegie Endowment Energy and Climate Director David Burwell says presidential leadership critical to future of U.S. energy.

OnPoint, 12/06/2012

 

Electricity:

NorthWestern Energy's Rowe says technology blurring line between consumers, operators

IEE co-chair Bob Rowe discusses impact of regulations on future of electric utilities.

OnPoint, 12/05/2012

 

Energy Policy :

SAFE's Schwartz, Diamond discuss ways to develop U.S. energy and innovation

Securing America's Future Energy's Eric Schwartz and Robbie Diamond discuss opportunities for bipartisanship on energy.

OnPoint, 12/04/2012

 

Clean Energy:

Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce CEO sees chances for bipartisanship on renewables

Chapel Hill-Carrboro, N.C., Chamber of Commerce CEO Aaron Nelson discusses future of wind credit.

OnPoint, 12/03/2012

 

Energy Policy:

Lott, Dorgan make recommendations for national energy strategy

Bipartisan Policy Center Energy Project Co-Chairmen Byron Dorgan and Trent Lott discuss role of executive branch in shaping energy policy.

OnPoint, 11/28/2012

 

Climate:

Center for Climate Strategies' Peterson discusses future of state action

Center for Climate Strategies' Tom Peterson discusses impact of U.S. natural gas supply on emissions policy.

OnPoint, 11/27/2012

 

Negotiations:

Center for Clean Air Policy's Helme previews Doha climate meeting

Center for Clean Air Policy's Ned Helme discusses expectations for U.S. heading into next round of climate negotiations.

OnPoint, 11/26/2012

 

Natural Gas:

Third Way's Freed discusses policy recommendations for price stability

Third Way's Joshua Freed discusses impact of LNG exports on natural gas pricing, manufacturing sector.

OnPoint, 11/15/2012

 

Energy Policy:

API's Gerard discusses future of Keystone XL

American Petroleum Institute chief Jack Gerard discusses prospects for energy policy under new Congress.

OnPoint, 11/14/2012