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Originally aired: 01/07/2009

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Energy Policy:

GridWise's Hamilton discusses smart grid technology, urges funding through stimulus

As Congress and the incoming administration begin to iron out the details of the next stimulus, support is growing for funding a smart electric grid in the economic package. But will this type of project yield short-term benefits? During today's OnPoint, Katherine Hamilton, president of the GridWise Alliance, a coalition of more than 70 companies supporting the construction of a smart grid, explains how many immediate and long-term jobs could be created through the development of a smart grid. She highlights the technologies that would be used in the smart grid and explains how the new grid would affect consumers.

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

 

Oil and Gas:

Bold Nebraska's Kleeb discusses state's view of Keystone debate

Bold Nebraska's Jane Kleeb discusses possible TransCanada reroute of Keystone XL pipeline.

OnPoint, 02/01/2012

 

Energy Policy:

NRDC's Hwang discusses Oversight Committee's review of NHTSA investigation on Volt

Natural Resources Defense Council's Roland Hwang discusses debate over new fuel efficiency targets.

OnPoint, 01/26/2012

 

State of the Union:

Lawmakers react to Obama's energy proposals

Members of Congress discuss President's proposals on natural gas, drilling, and clean energy.

Special Report, 01/25/2012

 

White House:

Ocean Conservancy's Woglom discusses proposal to transfer NOAA to Interior

Ocean Conservancy's Emily Woglom explains how federal agencies can work together on oceans policy.

OnPoint, 01/24/2012

 

Oil and Gas:

Hercules Offshore's Noe discusses state of industry in Gulf of Mexico

Hercules Offshore's James Noe says despite increased safety standards, industry growing.

OnPoint, 01/23/2012