New Environmental Rules and the Electric Industry – Lots of Fuss or Real Impacts?

New regulations on U.S. power plant emissions in 2012 may have a dramatic effect on the energy business. A close look at CSAPR and California's Greenhouse Cap and Trade program sheds light on possible market effects.

Is the Photovoltaic Industry Living Up to Its Hype?

Dramatic growth in PV installations from 2009 to 2010 created a lot of buzz in the renewable energy industry. But various factors contributed to slower growth in 2011, leaving many to wonder if all the hype surrounding PV was premature.

All Gas Companies are Affected by the San Bruno Pipeline Rupture

Incidents like the San Bruno pipeline rupture that claimed eight lives inevitably lead to more regulation to enforce enhanced safety measures. But the amount of new measures required must be balanced against consumers' tolerence for price hikes to pay for them.

Energy Workforce Development: Training Programs Help Fill Industry's Knowledge Gap

As waves of seasoned veterans in the electric and gas industries prepare for retirement, companies are turning to proactive training programs to help educate a new breed of worker with little to no industry experience.

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2012 seminar dates just announced...

Gas and Electric Business Understanding

March 5-6, 2012

New York, NY

  
Electric Market Dynamics

March 7-8, 2012

New York, NY

October 17-18, 2012
Chicago, IL

 
Electric Business Understanding

April 16-17, 2012

Chicago, IL

May 23-24, 2012
Houston, TX

October 15-16, 2012
Chicago, IL

December 5-6, 2012
Washington, D.C.

 
Gas Market Dynamics

April 18-19, 2012

Chicago, IL

Gas Business Understanding

May 21-22 , 2012

Houston, TX

December 3-4, 2012
Washington, D.C.