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Public Utilities Law, William T. Reisinger Nov 2014

Public Utilities Law, William T. Reisinger

University of Richmond Law Review

This article explains, at a high level, some of the major changes to electric regulation in Virginia in recent years. It also discusses how the General Assembly's new policies have affected retail electric rates and the development of new generation facilities, including renewable energy resources, in the Commonwealth since 1999.


Reconciling Energy And Food Security Law, Rhett B. Larson Mar 2014

Reconciling Energy And Food Security Law, Rhett B. Larson

University of Richmond Law Review

This article argues that making "water security" a more predominant policy aim can help reconcile and integrate energy security and food security. Water security is the condition of a nation and its citizens having reasonable physical and economic access to sufficient and sustainable water, combined with acceptable levels of water-related risks (e.g., drought, flood, and water-related plagues).


Energy Versus Water: The Growing Role Of Water In Controlling Energy Decisions, Andrea West Wortzel Mar 2014

Energy Versus Water: The Growing Role Of Water In Controlling Energy Decisions, Andrea West Wortzel

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Energy Independence And Climate Change: The Economic And National Security Consequences Of Failing To Act, Mark E. Rosen Mar 2010

Energy Independence And Climate Change: The Economic And National Security Consequences Of Failing To Act, Mark E. Rosen

University of Richmond Law Review

This article draws heavily from the works of the CNA MAB, namely the twin and interrelated challenges arising from imprudent reliance on fossil fuels by developed and developing countries, as well as the serious environmental and national security"externalities" that directly result from current consumptive trends.


Carbon Capture And Storage: An Option For Helping To Meet Growing Global Energy Demand While Countering Climate Change, Victor K. Der Mar 2010

Carbon Capture And Storage: An Option For Helping To Meet Growing Global Energy Demand While Countering Climate Change, Victor K. Der

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No abstract provided.


Finding The Proper Forum For Regulation Of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Legal And Economic Implications Of Massachusetts V. Epa, George F. Allen, Marlo Lewis Mar 2010

Finding The Proper Forum For Regulation Of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Legal And Economic Implications Of Massachusetts V. Epa, George F. Allen, Marlo Lewis

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No abstract provided.


Offshore Windfall: What Approval Of The United States' First Offshore Wind Project Means For The Offshore Wind Energy Industry, Michael P. Giordano Mar 2010

Offshore Windfall: What Approval Of The United States' First Offshore Wind Project Means For The Offshore Wind Energy Industry, Michael P. Giordano

University of Richmond Law Review

This comment explores the Cape Wind project with an emphasis on its role as the first United States offshore wind energy project. Part II of this comment explains the potential energy resource that offshore wind provides and examines some of the economic, technological, and regulatory challenges facing the development of offshore wind projects in United States waters. Part III of this comment introduces the Cape Wind project as a case study by briefly describing the particular political struggles and permitting challenges faced by its developers. Part IV of this comment analyzes how DOI approval and the eventual construction of Cape …


My Two Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour: Virginia's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard, Justin W. Curtis Jan 2008

My Two Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour: Virginia's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard, Justin W. Curtis

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Need For Mandatory Electric Reliability Standards And Greater Transmission Investment, Joseph T. Kelliher Jan 2005

The Need For Mandatory Electric Reliability Standards And Greater Transmission Investment, Joseph T. Kelliher

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Blackout Of 2003: What Is Next?, Joel B. Eisen Jan 2005

The Blackout Of 2003: What Is Next?, Joel B. Eisen

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.