Jennifer Danis
@jenn-danis.bsky.social
federal energy policy director at Policy Integrity, energy nerd & mom, electric > gas, dogs > most things. Thoughts posted here are my own views. she/her
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JUST IN: Mass. federal judge wipes out Trump admin’s wind permitting moratorium, saying it’s contrary to law and is arbitrary and capricious in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act. #energysky
December 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
JUST IN: Mass. federal judge wipes out Trump admin’s wind permitting moratorium, saying it’s contrary to law and is arbitrary and capricious in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act. #energysky
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New op-ed ✒️ 📨 The Department of Energy's use of emergency powers to keep power plants running past planned retirement dates interferes with practices essential for long-term grid reliability, writes @jenn-danis.bsky.social. 💡
Read more in Utility Dive:
www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-eme...
Read more in Utility Dive:
www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-eme...
DOE’s emergency orders create a moral hazard
The U.S. Department of Energy’s use of Federal Power Act authority to keep retiring fossil fuel plants online could trigger a vicious cycle that ultimately jeopardizes grid reliability.
www.utilitydive.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
New op-ed ✒️ 📨 The Department of Energy's use of emergency powers to keep power plants running past planned retirement dates interferes with practices essential for long-term grid reliability, writes @jenn-danis.bsky.social. 💡
Read more in Utility Dive:
www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-eme...
Read more in Utility Dive:
www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-eme...
Setting the record straight on a few energy myths: policyintegrity.org/publications...
The Myth of “Baseload” Power in Modern Power Grids
Given the economic, social, and national security importance of having an affordable and reliable electricity grid, it is crucial for energy terminology to be used correctly and well understood. This ...
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September 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Setting the record straight on a few energy myths: policyintegrity.org/publications...
I would love a copy as well; thank you & looking forward to reading
July 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I would love a copy as well; thank you & looking forward to reading
A deep dive into what we know, and what we don’t know, about existing interstate gas pipeline capacity:
policyintegrity.org/publications... Rethinking Gas-Electric Coordination – Institute for Policy Integrity
policyintegrity.org/publications... Rethinking Gas-Electric Coordination – Institute for Policy Integrity
Rethinking Gas-Electric Coordination
Severe winter storms have revealed a critical misalignment between the design of natural gas markets and the operational needs of gas-fired power plants, which are increasingly relied upon to maintain...
policyintegrity.org
July 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A deep dive into what we know, and what we don’t know, about existing interstate gas pipeline capacity:
policyintegrity.org/publications... Rethinking Gas-Electric Coordination – Institute for Policy Integrity
policyintegrity.org/publications... Rethinking Gas-Electric Coordination – Institute for Policy Integrity
Reflections on the DOE resource adequacy study: policyintegrity.org/publications...
Enough Energy
On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order on Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to (1) “identify c...
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July 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Reflections on the DOE resource adequacy study: policyintegrity.org/publications...
A humble suggestion, for the best ever cake I’ve made in that genre: www.bonappetit.com/recipe/coffe... Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting Recipe | Epicurious
Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting
As if this chocolate layer mocha cake wasn't enough, it's made with strong coffee and mascarpone cheese. You have been warned.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A humble suggestion, for the best ever cake I’ve made in that genre: www.bonappetit.com/recipe/coffe... Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting Recipe | Epicurious
www.theregreview.org/2025/06/05/d... Sweeping Gas Act Amendments Should Be Quashed | The Regulatory Review 🔌💡
Sweeping Gas Act Amendments Should Be Quashed | The Regulatory Review
The Senate should reject the use of budget reconciliation to enact major changes to energy policies.
www.theregreview.org
June 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
www.theregreview.org/2025/06/05/d... Sweeping Gas Act Amendments Should Be Quashed | The Regulatory Review 🔌💡
Seven County (NEPA) decision, with a helpful concurrence explaining the relationship between the agency’s organic decision making statute and the scope of required NEPA review:
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov
May 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Seven County (NEPA) decision, with a helpful concurrence explaining the relationship between the agency’s organic decision making statute and the scope of required NEPA review:
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
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The Trump Administration has unleashed a slew of harmful deregulatory actions in its first few months. To help make sense of it all, we’ve published a suite of resources and commentary explaining the legal, economic, and policy context of these actions. 🔽
policyintegrity.org/recent-feder...
policyintegrity.org/recent-feder...
Resources on Recent Federal Actions
The Trump Administration has undertaken an aggressive deregulatory agenda, which has included several harmful actions targeting beneficial environmental and energy rules. In response, we’ve published ...
policyintegrity.org
May 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Trump Administration has unleashed a slew of harmful deregulatory actions in its first few months. To help make sense of it all, we’ve published a suite of resources and commentary explaining the legal, economic, and policy context of these actions. 🔽
policyintegrity.org/recent-feder...
policyintegrity.org/recent-feder...
It’s hard to keep track of the onslaught: Here’s a landing page to find resources on the dismantling of federal protections.
The Trump Administration has unleashed a slew of harmful deregulatory actions in its first few months. To help make sense of it all, we’ve published a suite of resources and commentary explaining the legal, economic, and policy context of these actions. 🔽
policyintegrity.org/recent-feder...
policyintegrity.org/recent-feder...
Resources on Recent Federal Actions
The Trump Administration has undertaken an aggressive deregulatory agenda, which has included several harmful actions targeting beneficial environmental and energy rules. In response, we’ve published ...
policyintegrity.org
May 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It’s hard to keep track of the onslaught: Here’s a landing page to find resources on the dismantling of federal protections.
This essay is one for the ages. Thank you for putting it into the world.
May 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This essay is one for the ages. Thank you for putting it into the world.
thehill.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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This is today! Come join us -/ in person or online. Truly an amazing line up.
Psyched about tomorrow’s @policyintegrity.bsky.social conference at @nyulaw.bsky.social on the future of administrative law. Register below to tune in online or in person. Come be confused with us!!
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Where Does Administrative Law Go from Here? - NYU Law Review Annual Symposium
Administrative law is in a state of flux. Long-settled rules governing agencies’ relationship with Congress and the judiciary are now open for debate. The Supreme Court appears willing to deliver one ...
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April 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This is today! Come join us -/ in person or online. Truly an amazing line up.
Is it really about funding, though? That might help them figure out how to communicate with riders when they randomly cancel your morning train (yesterday!) but that won’t resolve Amtrak’s control over the wires at Penn.
February 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Is it really about funding, though? That might help them figure out how to communicate with riders when they randomly cancel your morning train (yesterday!) but that won’t resolve Amtrak’s control over the wires at Penn.
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Voluntary carbon markets are getting lots of attention, but discussions about them tend to reveal inconsistency, ambiguity, and confusion. Our new report brings some clarity to these discussions, helping stakeholders understand key terms and concepts: policyintegrity.org/publications...
Demystifying the Voluntary Carbon Market
While the voluntary carbon market has received significant attention in recent years, discussions of the market tend to reveal inconsistency, ambiguity, and confusion. In part because there is no unif...
policyintegrity.org
February 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Voluntary carbon markets are getting lots of attention, but discussions about them tend to reveal inconsistency, ambiguity, and confusion. Our new report brings some clarity to these discussions, helping stakeholders understand key terms and concepts: policyintegrity.org/publications...
Some thoughts about where SCOTUS goes on NEPA, and its interaction with Gas Act approvals:
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
E&E News: Supreme Court NEPA ruling could target landmark climate case
Some justices appeared interested in taking aim at D.C. Circuit precedent as they decide whether to limit National Environmental Policy Act reviews.
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December 17, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Some thoughts about where SCOTUS goes on NEPA, and its interaction with Gas Act approvals:
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
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We are pleased to announce that Don Goodson will become our next Executive Director on January 1st! 🎉 Don succeeds Dr. Burçin Ünel who is stepping down to focus more of her time on our academic research and policy engagement. Read our full statement here: policyintegrity.org/files/media/...
policyintegrity.org
December 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM
We are pleased to announce that Don Goodson will become our next Executive Director on January 1st! 🎉 Don succeeds Dr. Burçin Ünel who is stepping down to focus more of her time on our academic research and policy engagement. Read our full statement here: policyintegrity.org/files/media/...
Hot off the press, a guide for folks looking to understand and weigh in on how PJM will develop its O1920 transmission planning modeling and how state policies will show up: policyintegrity.org/publications... 🔌💡
Guide to State Participation in PJM Long-Term Scenario Development Under FERC Order No. 1920
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order No. 1920, as clarified and modified by Order No. 1920-A, aims to promote more efficient or cost-effective electric transmission development by requiri...
policyintegrity.org
December 10, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Hot off the press, a guide for folks looking to understand and weigh in on how PJM will develop its O1920 transmission planning modeling and how state policies will show up: policyintegrity.org/publications... 🔌💡
Shadow of the Wind
November 26, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Shadow of the Wind
Presenting Order 1920-A!
November 22, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Presenting Order 1920-A!
Not a required factor in this category anymore, I don’t believe
November 21, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Not a required factor in this category anymore, I don’t believe