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Follow on Google News | Marc Chupka, Principal, The Brattle Group, Inc to Speak at TKG's EventFor further details, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/ About Marc Chupka Mr. Marc Chupka is a principal at The Brattle Group with over 25 years of public and private sector experience analyzing energy markets and regulation and assisting energy clients and counsel in a broad span of commercial analysis, regulatory proceedings, and litigation support. His recent work has focused on litigation in Clean Air Act matters, the analysis of clean energy policy design and impacts, utility integrated resource planning, electricity and fuel procurement policies, and contract evaluation and litigation. Mr. Chupka formerly served as the Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy, and was the Associate Director for Air, Energy and Transportation at the White House Office for Environmental Policy. About The Brattle Group, Inc The Brattle Group provides consulting and expert testimony in economics, finance, and regulation to corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We help energy and utility market participants worldwide anticipate and navigate the challenges and opportunities in changing markets and regulatory environments. Our experience spans the full spectrum of complex, high-stakes matters relating to resource planning and approvals, regulatory policy assessments, rate design, contract litigation, market conduct, performance and enforcement, financial analysis, and mergers & acquisitions. We are distinguished by our credibility and the clarity of our insights, which arise from the stature of our experts, affiliations with leading international academics and industry specialists, and thoughtful, timely, and transparent work. To learn more, please visit brattle.com. Event Synopsis: Before the start of his administration, President Trump had already expressed his intent to abolish environmental regulations which were enforced during Obama's tenure. In March 2017, he directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through an executive order, to "suspend, rescind, or revise" some of the Obama-era regulations, including the Clean Power Plan and other greenhouse gas regulations for the power sector. As a result, significant changes were seen in the field of energy in the first year of the Trump administration. For example, in December 2017, EPA issued a final rule for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) for 2018 and the biomass-based diesel volume requirement for 2019. These mandates are equally important and much anticipated, especially when it comes to the production and consumption of biofuels. In addition, the Trump administration has made several announcements regarding infrastructure, including initiatives to streamline permitting and provide incentives for energy development. The offshore wind industry has finally made its way into U.S. waters, and is poised to begin significant development on the East Coast. The Trump administration's position on offshore wind is evolving, especially in the wake of announcements on the development of Outer Continental Shelf, and has significant potential to affect the success of offshore wind. Recent threats and risks have led to executive action and increased congressional interest in cybersecurity in the energy sector. Furthermore, a number of important energy-related cases have reached the US Supreme Court or the federal courts of appeals. Many of these cases concern the scope of authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to regulate in this area, especially with regard to market manipulation. As the contours of federal jurisdiction continue to be defined, litigation will be a key strategic asset for entities with related interests. Join a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the current regulatory trends and legal developments in the energy sector. Speakers will also give useful insights on what to expect in 2018 and beyond. Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are: · The status of "coal-fired" · The Clean Power Plant Update · The future of renewables in traditional coal states · Recent RFS activity (rulemaking & politics) and prospects for a comprehensive "reset" in 2018 · Post-mortem on DOE/FERC NOPR and the upcoming "Resilience" · State-level environmental initiatives to offset the Federal retreat from climate policy · Litigation updates · Trends in enforcement of FERC's anti-market manipulation rule · Cybersecurity · Developments in offshore wind · Streamlined permitting About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. 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