Bakken
New Pipelines Evade Federal Regulation
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The nation’s pipeline expansion is largely in “gathering lines,” 90 percent of which currently do not fall under federal safety and construction guidelines.
Inside Energy News
Anatomy Of Colorado’s Oil And Gas Ballot Compromise
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The Denver Post reveals how the historic compromise was brokered earlier this month that kept anti-fracking ballot initiatives from reaching voters this November.
Data
Rooftop Solar: The Next iPod?
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The drop in the price of a residential-sized solar system suggests that it is possible that distributed solar will be as disruptive of the electrical transmission grid as the iPod was to the music industry.
Inside Energy News
Confusion, Concern Continues Over Greeley Earthquakes
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A cluster of small earthquakes near Greeley, Colorado over the past few months is garnering more national attention, as a stronger link is drawn to nearby oil and gas drilling.
Inside Energy News
Inside The Boom: A Rise In Crime
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Inside Energy Reporter Emily Guerin continues to chronicle her own experiences, moving to North Dakota to cover the oil and gas boom.
carbon dioxide
Sci-Fi Carbon Capture Technology Not Ready For Primetime
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Larry Baxter of Sustainable Energy Solutions, describes Cryogenic Carbon Capture as “the biggest, worst blizzard you’ve ever been in. CO2 flakes everywhere.” He says this technology could help stop climate change but is is nowhere near to becoming part of our energy landscape.
Coal
In Wyoming, Coal Culture Is Everywhere
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In Wyoming, coal culture is everywhere and in towns like Gillette, it powers the economy.
Arizona
Here Comes The Sun: The Rise Of Net Metering
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As rooftop solar becomes more affordable, tensions have grown between electric utility companies and residents. Why? A widespread policy called net metering, which requires utilities to purchase back power generated by their customers’ solar panels, is nibbling at utility company’s bottom lines.
Inside Energy News
The Commute From Houston To Williston Just Got Shorter
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Big news in Williston as a tiny airport in the heart of North Dakota’s oil country is adding a direct flight from Houston.
