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Originally aired: 05/03/2006

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Energy Markets: Author Richard Munson talks about path forward for U.S. electric grid

After a massive blackout hit the Northeast in August 2003, lawmakers and energy experts called for sweeping changes to U.S. energy policy. But did last summer's energy bill adequately address the problem? And what actions should the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission take to prevent future power outages? During today's OnPoint, Richard Munson, author of the book "From Edison to Enron: The Business of Power and What It Means for the Future of Electricity," answers these questions and looks at innovation happening at the state level. Plus, Munson, also director of the Northeast-Midwest Institute, talks about why cogeneration could be a significant new source of power generation.

OnPoint, 08/05/2010

Climate: Center for Biological Diversity's Snape talks EPA 'tailoring' rule lawsuit

Center for Biological Diversity Senior Counsel Bill Snape discusses prospects for EPA regulation of emissions.

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OnPoint, 08/03/2010

Renewables: AWEA's Bode discusses Senate energy push

American Wind Energy Association's Denise Bode discusses prospects for a renewable electricity standard.

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OnPoint, 07/29/2010

Energy Policy: LSU's Mason discusses report on economic impacts of drilling moratorium

Louisiana State University professor Joseph Mason says drilling moratorium causing significant job losses.

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OnPoint, 07/28/2010

Energy Policy: Insulation Manufacturers' Offringa discusses Home Star provisions in Senate bill

Council of the North American Association of Insulation Manufacturers' Kate Offringa discusses energy bill.

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OnPoint, 07/27/2010

Energy Policy: CAP's Weiss discusses Senate's new policy strategy

Center for American Progress' Daniel Weiss discusses details of Senate energy package.

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OnPoint, 07/26/2010

Climate: Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy's Sheridan discusses Senate RES decision

Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy's Sue Sheridan discusses future of transmission policy.

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OnPoint, 07/21/2010

Climate: IETA's Derwent assesses costs of restricting trading

International Emissions Trading Association's Henry Derwent discusses Senate's options on energy and climate.

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OnPoint, 07/20/2010

Climate: Alstom's MacNaughton discusses utility-only proposals in Senate

Alstom's Joan MacNaughton discusses impact of climate, energy proposals on clean energy investments.

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OnPoint, 07/19/2010

Biofuels: Advanced Biofuels Assn.'s Edwards calls for more incentives for new technologies

Advanced Biofuels Association's Lee Edwards discusses most promising technologies.

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OnPoint, 07/15/2010

Climate: Former Senate Majority Leader Daschle discusses prospects for legislation

DLA Piper policy adviser Tom Daschle makes case for Senate clean energy legislation.

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