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Originally aired: 01/15/2013

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Climate:

Clean Air Task Force's Schneider suggests road map for president on emissions, air regulations

In a recent open letter to President Obama, the Clean Air Task Force highlighted a series of climate policy recommendations that could help the United States achieve its 2020 emissions reduction goals without the need for congressional intervention. During today's OnPoint, Conrad Schneider, advocacy director at the Clean Air Task Force, discusses the letter and explains what he believes should be done in the transportation sector, on innovation and in the exploration of natural gas to further the United States' climate goals.

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