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Originally aired: 05/06/2009

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Efficiency:

CPUC's Grueneich discusses allocation of allowances under cap and trade

With the Obama administration focusing on addressing some of the low-hanging fruit like conservation and energy efficiency to tackle our energy and climate challenges, energy efficiency has become a key issue in policy discussions in the United States. E&ETV traveled to Paris for the annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition, hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, for a series of interviews and panel discussions about the challenges to and potential of energy efficiency. Today's segment features E&ETV's interview with California Public Utilities Commissioner Dian Grueneich. Grueneich discusses the potential for energy efficiency to help solve the United States' climate and energy challenges. She also gives her take on the push to create a national energy efficiency standard.

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