John Cooney

February 29, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Wind and solar power constitute 3.6 percent of the U.S. electricity supply.

By John Cooney

4 minute read

February 15, 2012 | Inside Counsel

On Feb. 9, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted the first license in three decades for construction of a new nuclear electric power plant in the U.S.

By John Cooney

4 minute read

February 01, 2012 | Inside Counsel

One of the most significant economic and geopolitical developments of the past decade has been the discovery of large quantities of recoverable natural gas in the United States.

By John Cooney

4 minute read

January 18, 2012 | Inside Counsel

3 aspects of federal oil regulation may change the shape of the countrys energy sector, and its economy, for decades to come

By John Cooney

7 minute read

January 04, 2012 | Inside Counsel

A recent EPA decision will have an important impact on the future use of our baseline fuel.

By John Cooney

4 minute read

December 21, 2011 | Inside Counsel

The United States does not have an affirmative policy to provide the energy necessary to propel the economy. Instead, we follow a de facto policy of obtaining energy under the incentives and constraints that emerge from the highly decentralized process by which Congress resolves competing claims for subsidies and controls...

By John Cooney

3 minute read

December 07, 2011 | Inside Counsel

The House of Representatives will soon vote on legislation designed to introduce substantial changes into the process for adopting major regulations.

By John Cooney

7 minute read

November 09, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Frustrated with his inability to obtain legislation from Congress, President Obama recently shifted the focus of policymaking to emphasize steps he could take unilaterally under Article II of the Constitution as head of the executive branch.

By John Cooney

3 minute read

October 12, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Congressional Republicans have set their sights on rescinding many of the Obama administration's rules.

By John Cooney

4 minute read

September 28, 2011 | Inside Counsel

The outcome could have a significant impact on the 2012 elections.

By John Cooney

7 minute read