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Permitting Reform in the Debt Ceiling Bill: A First Step, with More to Come

The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 legislation to raise the debt ceiling includes compromise provisions to modernize the federal permitting process. While it is a first step for reform, more needs to be done. 

Commentary by Michael Catanzaro — June 7, 2023

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Europe Wants Cleaner Gas. Can the United States Provide It?

European buyers intend to seek “cleaner” or less emissions-intensive gas in the years to come. New methane regulations in the United States should help address these concerns and bolster the case for U.S. LNG.

Commentary by Ben Cahill — June 5, 2023

OPEC Has a Russia Problem

Russia’s incentives to maximize output clash with its promises to cut production, and poor Russian compliance is complicating OPEC+ market management. 

Commentary by Ben Cahill — June 2, 2023

The United States Needs a Shift in Perspective on Mining

To break China’s dominance in critical minerals, the United States needs to build more mines. Federal permitting reforms will help. But ultimately, public support will make or break new mining projects.

Commentary by Morgan Bazilian and Simon Lomax — June 1, 2023

Voluntary Carbon Markets: A Review of Global Initiatives and Evolving Models

Voluntary carbon markets could be key to financing the energy transition, but today, they are fractured and plagued by quality concerns. New initiatives that blend compliance market and voluntary carbon market principles chart a promising path forward.

Brief by Allegra Dawes , Cy McGeady , and Joseph Majkut — May 31, 2023

The Power System Benefits of Interregional Transmission

The proposed legislation that mandates interregional transmission capacity minimums is an excellent way to create demand for new transmission projects that will increase grid reliability, support new generation resources, and lower costs for end users.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut and Cy McGeady — May 25, 2023

The State of Play in Permitting Reform

A recent flurry of activity on permitting reform in Washington shows both parties are interested in bipartisan legislation, but a close examination of proposals reveals considerable differences. Compromise is difficult but necessary to move forward.

Critical Questions by Cy McGeady — May 24, 2023