Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade...

39
Washington Update Washington Update

TAGS:

Transcript of Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade...

Page 1: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Washington Washington UpdateUpdate

Washington Washington UpdateUpdate

Page 2: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Topics

Who We Are

Our Approach in Washington

Environmental Politics

A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure

Questions?

Page 3: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 4: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 5: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 6: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 7: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 8: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 9: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Who we are

Buzz Miller

Ray Harry (Environment)

Adam Lawrence (Tax and Financial Policy/Senate D’s)

Jim McCool (Telecom, HR/Core Delegation)

John Pemberton (Environment/Senate R’s)

Mike Riith (Nuclear, Hydro, Rail/House R’s)

Jeanne Wolak (Industry Structure/House D’s)

Todd Yelverton (FERC)

Page 10: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

What Do We Do?

“Influence Public Policy”

We educate and influence to achieve a favorable outcome for Southern Company.

Page 11: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Relationships

Southern Company

Washington, D.C. Office

PACsand other resources

Executives’Commitment &

Involvement

The Resources We Rely On

Credibility&

Technical Support

Consultants

Page 12: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Results!“Bush advisers had considered including mention of the [carbon caps] proposal in the president’s address to Congress last night, but a reference to it was dropped in response to a last minute lobbying effort….”

- Washington Post, 2/28/01

Page 13: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Results!“On March 29, new source review was added to the [Bush administration energy] task force’s agenda. ‘There was a real flurry of activity after the Southern Company e-mail to put N.S.R. on the energy policy agenda,’ said the person who participated in formulating the energy policy. ‘And it didn’t go away.’”

- The New York Times, 4/13/02

Page 14: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

What Do We Stand For?

Leadership

Consistency

Credibility

Page 15: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

The Political Dynamic2000/2004 Presidential Elections:2000: Bush wins electoral college vote, but loses popular vote

2004: Another close election expected

Senate:51 Republicans - 48 Democrats- 1 Independent60 votes needed to pass any controversial legislation in the Senate

House:228 Republicans205 Democrats1 Independent1 Vacancy

12 votes can make the difference between passage and failure of legislation in the House

Moderates continue to play key role (Centrist Coalition, Blue Dogs and New Democrats)

Page 16: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Key Issues• Energy Policy

• Environmental

• Nuclear

• Tax

• FERC

Page 17: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Environmental Politics

Lightning Rod Issues

Mercury Emissions

New Source Review

Page 18: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Mercury Emissions

Administration proposal for reductions Southern Company working to ensure

practical implementation of new limits Southern Company testimony at Senate

EPW hearing June 2003 (video)

Page 19: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

News Coverage

Washington Post– Search “Mercury, Power plants”– 1993 - Current

Results:

1993 – 2000 9 hits

2001 – current 70 hits

Page 20: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

EPA Announces ‘Cap and Trade’ Plan to Cut Mercury Pollution; Agency Bowed to Utility Industry Pressure, Critics Charge:

Washington Post, Dec. 16, 2003

Page 21: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

EPA Chief Leavitt Sticks to New Air-Quality Rules Relaxing Mercury Standards:

Salt Lake Tribune, Apr. 5, 2004

Page 22: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

The Mercury Scandal

New York Times, Apr. 7, 2004

Page 23: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Mercury Wars

New York Times, Apr. 15, 2004

Page 24: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Kerry Push, Unlike Gore’s, Will Attack on Environment

New York Times, Apr. 21, 2004

Page 25: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

E.P.A. Will Not Withdraw Its Mercury Plan

New York Times, Apr. 30, 2004

Page 26: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

EPA to Delay Power Plant Mercury Controls

Washington Post, Apr. 29, 2004

Page 27: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 28: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 29: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 30: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Fair and balanced?

“The Bush administration’s ploy would allow coal-fired power plants to put more mercury into the air…”

Page 31: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

New Source Review

ERCC Coalition– Sought changes to clarify rule

application

Administration proposal under attack

Page 32: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 33: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 34: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

A Decade of Industry Structure and Markets Debate

New visions of markets following 1992 EPACT

First was the aggressive push for full retail competition, led by Enron

Debate shifted to wholesale competition and transmission control (video)

Page 35: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

“While Enron may be a goner, the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that characterized this company remain”, he continued, predicting that “that new breed of energy company, in fact, is going to be the only game in town five years from now.”

Pat WoodFERC ChairmanInside FERC

The Continuation of a New Vision

Page 36: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Summary

“We do what is right and we are straightforward with our publics. This is how we live, and it is the rule, not the exception.”

Allen Franklin

Page 37: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

What can you do?

Understand the issues – talk to your neighbors and communities

Vote

Support the PAC

Page 38: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?
Page 39: Washington Update. Topics Who We Are Our Approach in Washington Environmental Politics A Decade of Debate on Industry Structure Questions?

Questions?


THE INTERVENTION DEBATE: TOWARDS A … · THE INTERVENTION DEBATE: TOWARDS A POSTURE OF PRINCIPLED JUDGMENT INTRODUCTION The Continuing Debate. Despite a decade with which to absorb

THE INTERVENTION DEBATE: TOWARDS A … · THE INTERVENTION DEBATE: TOWARDS A POSTURE OF PRINCIPLED JUDGMENT INTRODUCTION The Continuing Debate. Despite a decade with which to absorb

MIT Washington Officeweb.mit.edu/annualreports/pres11/2011.01.03.pdf · MIT Washington Office issue, encouraging them to bring their voices into this debate. The groups included leaders

MIT Washington Officeweb.mit.edu/annualreports/pres11/2011.01.03.pdf · MIT Washington Office issue, encouraging them to bring their voices into this debate. The groups included leaders

Cochlear Implants: The Complex Debate · PDF fileCochlear Implants: The Complex Debate Tyrell Hardtke University of Washington Seattle, Washington Summary In this lesson, students

Cochlear Implants: The Complex Debate · PDF fileCochlear Implants: The Complex Debate Tyrell Hardtke University of Washington Seattle, Washington Summary In this lesson, students

Why Washington Doesn’t Debate Grand Strategy...Why Washington Doesn’t Debate Grand Strategy Strategic Studies Quarterly Winter 2016 15avoid debating strategic ends and focuses

Why Washington Doesn’t Debate Grand Strategy...Why Washington Doesn’t Debate Grand Strategy Strategic Studies Quarterly Winter 2016 15avoid debating strategic ends and focuses

BRINGING TRANSNATIONALISM (ONCE AGAIN) BACK IN … · II. Trans-parliamentary blind spots in European Foreign Policy Throughout the last decade, a debate on theorizing and analyzing

BRINGING TRANSNATIONALISM (ONCE AGAIN) BACK IN … · II. Trans-parliamentary blind spots in European Foreign Policy Throughout the last decade, a debate on theorizing and analyzing

WASHINGTON (AP)377sps.org/stripes/may/26.pdf · WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate passed its con* troyersial crime control package Thursday night after more than three weeks of debate. The

WASHINGTON (AP)377sps.org/stripes/may/26.pdf · WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate passed its con* troyersial crime control package Thursday night after more than three weeks of debate. The

Federal Climate Change Debate Local Government Climate Summit Washington, DC April 8, 2008

Federal Climate Change Debate Local Government Climate Summit Washington, DC April 8, 2008

Overview. Chartbook 2003 After a decade hiatus, debate on health care reform at the national level has re- emerged. Recognizing that health care spending.

Overview. Chartbook 2003 After a decade hiatus, debate on health care reform at the national level has re- emerged. Recognizing that health care spending.

Debate: Face-to-Face Exchanges - Washington Post NIEnie.washingtonpost.com/sites/default/files/Debate.pdf · A Word About Debate Debate, the focus of February’s NIE online guide,

Debate: Face-to-Face Exchanges - Washington Post NIEnie.washingtonpost.com/sites/default/files/Debate.pdf · A Word About Debate Debate, the focus of February’s NIE online guide,

Changes in fragmentation of western Washington forest land · land to nonforest land uses in western Washington in the last decade, with 5% of private timberland (270,000 acres) being

Changes in fragmentation of western Washington forest land · land to nonforest land uses in western Washington in the last decade, with 5% of private timberland (270,000 acres) being

Policy Debate Lesson Plans - Debate Central

Policy Debate Lesson Plans - Debate Central

Debate and Debate Adjudication

Debate and Debate Adjudication

Parliamentary Privilege: the continuing debate · Parliamentary Privilege: the continuing debate 1 . 1. INTRODUCTION . The first decade of the 21. st. century proved to be momentous

Parliamentary Privilege: the continuing debate · Parliamentary Privilege: the continuing debate 1 . 1. INTRODUCTION . The first decade of the 21. st. century proved to be momentous

THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE · THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE for Near East Policy An educational foundation supporting scholarly research and informed debate on U.S. interests in the Near

THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE · THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE for Near East Policy An educational foundation supporting scholarly research and informed debate on U.S. interests in the Near

2007 - 2017 · 2007 - 2017 Celebrating a decade of Bosnian-American advocacy in Washington, D.C. acbih.org UNITED. MULTI-ETHNIC. DEMOCRATIC. 1510 H Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington,

2007 - 2017 · 2007 - 2017 Celebrating a decade of Bosnian-American advocacy in Washington, D.C. acbih.org UNITED. MULTI-ETHNIC. DEMOCRATIC. 1510 H Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington,

The Next Decade - Community Bankers of Washington€¦ · The Next Decade: What Washington Bankers Should Do TODAY to Prepare for Tomorrow Dr. Bill Conerly for Community Bankers of

The Next Decade - Community Bankers of Washington€¦ · The Next Decade: What Washington Bankers Should Do TODAY to Prepare for Tomorrow Dr. Bill Conerly for Community Bankers of

MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE - Good Debate · mci 0090 marine corps institute pistol marksmanship marine barracks washington, dc

MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE - Good Debate · mci 0090 marine corps institute pistol marksmanship marine barracks washington, dc

Three Disruptive Leadership Opportunities for Washington State to Live in the Future Keynote Talk Washington Innovation Summit: New Decade, New Partnerships,

Three Disruptive Leadership Opportunities for Washington State to Live in the Future Keynote Talk Washington Innovation Summit: New Decade, New Partnerships,

The Washington D.C. Ionosphere: A Six-Decade Overview

The Washington D.C. Ionosphere: A Six-Decade Overview

The Great Debate - Weeblyylc-austin.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/6/2/1562479/nhi... · The Great Debate These conditions also create a ... Greencastle. In 2007, Washington State University

The Great Debate - Weeblyylc-austin.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/6/2/1562479/nhi... · The Great Debate These conditions also create a ... Greencastle. In 2007, Washington State University