U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) releases November 2015 Clean Energy Report. For decades, America has anticipated the transformational impact of clean energy technologies. As the federal government and industry made long-term investments to support those technologies, some critics became impatient, claiming a clean energy future would “always be five years away.” Today, the DOE reports … Continue reading REVOLUTION NOW: FIVE CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES–2015 UPDATE
Author: Jeffrey A. Franklin, Esq.
Jeffrey A. Franklin serves clients in ways that maximize their opportunity to achieve their goals. Jeff has more than 20 years of experience, primarily in the areas of electric, gas, telecommunication, alternative energy, transportation and water regulation. He also has extensive experience in technology, Internet and computer law and e-discovery issues.
Solar Industry SunShot Catalyst Demo Day on December 10th in Philadelphia
SunShot launched the Catalyst prize competition in 2014 to connect American innovators to the tools, capabilities, data assets, and resources developed by the Energy Department and its national laboratories. Through four contests, the competition challenges tech startups to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing the solar industry with the goal of cutting soft costs … Continue reading Solar Industry SunShot Catalyst Demo Day on December 10th in Philadelphia
PUC Urges Utilities to Help Consumers “Prepare Now” for Cold Weather, Higher Heating Bills
As part of its 13th year of “Prepare Now” education efforts, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today (October 29, 2015) urged utilities to take extra steps to help consumers – especially those on limited and fixed incomes – to prepare for winter heating costs. A letter signed by the five PUC Commissioners has been … Continue reading PUC Urges Utilities to Help Consumers “Prepare Now” for Cold Weather, Higher Heating Bills
PUC Chairman Brown in Berks County to “Train the Trainer” on Consumer Assistance with Utility Bills
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys M. Brown will address utilities and human service agencies at next week’s “BeWise” social service event in Berks County, urging them to help consumers prepare for winter energy bills and stay connected. Co-hosted by the PUC, local utilities and human service organizations, this year’s event will be held … Continue reading PUC Chairman Brown in Berks County to “Train the Trainer” on Consumer Assistance with Utility Bills
FCC Enforcement Advisory – Form 477 Report Every Six Months or Face Penalties
October 7, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Enforcement Bureau reminded providers of voice and broadband Internet services of their continued duty to file timely, complete, and accurate FCC Form 477 reports.[1] This Advisory is intended to highlight the Form 477 submission requirements and the importance of telephone and broadband subscription and deployment data … Continue reading FCC Enforcement Advisory – Form 477 Report Every Six Months or Face Penalties
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Collects over $855 Million in Gas Drilling Impact Fees
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) earlier this summer announced the final approved distribution of $223.5 million in disbursements under Act 13 of 2012 (Act 13), which imposed an Impact Fee on natural gas producers. Over the past four years, the PUC has collected and distributed more than $855 million in impact fees. The PUC’s … Continue reading Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Collects over $855 Million in Gas Drilling Impact Fees
PennEast Submits Application To FERC For PA to NJ Pipeline
Today, September 24, 2015, PennEast Pipeline Co, LLC, located in Wyomissing, PA, said it is submitting its application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a permit to proceed with construction of the proposed about $1 billion PennEast Pipeline that will offer natural gas to consumers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. PennEast is requesting … Continue reading PennEast Submits Application To FERC For PA to NJ Pipeline
EPA Announces $400,000 in supplemental brownfields funding to help cleanup, redevelop Allentown site
Today, September 23, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $400,000 in supplemental funding to the city of Allentown, Pa. to support an ongoing brownfields cleanup project at the Allentown Metal Works Site. The Allentown Revolving Loan Fund grant is one of 31 supplemental brownfields grants totaling $13.2 million that EPA announced today for … Continue reading EPA Announces $400,000 in supplemental brownfields funding to help cleanup, redevelop Allentown site
PaPUC Approves PPL Smart Meter Plan
Today, September 3, 2015, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the Smart Meter Technology Procurement and Installation Plan submitted by PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL). The Commission voted 5-0 to approve an Order finalizing PPL’s plan for smart meter deployment, as required by Act 129 of 2008 (Act 129). The Smart Meter Plan (SMP) … Continue reading PaPUC Approves PPL Smart Meter Plan
FTC Can Regulate Cybersecurity
August 24, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has issued a ruling in the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) favor in FTC v Wyndham 3d Cir (08/24/2015) (PDF) against organizations that employ poor IT security practices. The ruling was part of a lawsuit between the FTC and hotel chain Wyndham. This court decision affirms … Continue reading FTC Can Regulate Cybersecurity
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