August 9, 2016
Dr. Charles Steele is an economics professor at Hillsdale College. In 2015, he co-authored “Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure and Its Impact on Michigan and Ohio Agriculture,” a white paper published by the Ohio State Grange analyzing the benefits of natural gas infrastructure development for agriculture in Michigan and Ohio. Dr. Steele recently joined CEPI for […]
August 1, 2016
Release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement Greenlights Next Steps for Critical Regional Energy Infrastructure On Friday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Rover Pipeline, the next step in the process of the federal review process. FERC concluded that construction and operation of the Rover Pipeline […]
July 25, 2016
During the federal approval process of natural gas infrastructure projects, a range of agencies have the opportunity to provide input and make recommendations regarding their planning. This should be a constructive process that leads to the outcome of a safer, more comprehensive plan for pipeline projects. However, in recent years regulators have seized upon the […]
July 22, 2016
Brighton Patch — Our organization’s core mission is to promote, protect and sustain Michigan’s vibrant forest industry along with the interest of property owners. As such, we have a dual interest in seeing our state’s economy grow in a responsible, sustaining manner. It is our belief that it is vitally important for our state, our […]
July 21, 2016
Carrollton Free Press Standard By Amy Rutledge July 21, 2016 It’s not often that a private project comes along that provides the opportunity to offer employment to thousands of Ohio residents, facilitate our state’s economic recovery and give our manufacturers continued and growing access to affordable, abundant, and clean energy sources. But that is precisely […]
July 20, 2016
The Sun Times in Dexter, Michigan recently published a letter to the editor from Derek Devries, UA Local 798 member. Titling his letter “Pipelines Fuel Our Union’s Future,” Mr. Devries describes the importance of hiring union workers like members of the United Association: “Our union members work on these pipeline projects and our commitment to […]
July 18, 2016
In recent months, our region’s energy industry has found itself with a surplus of natural gas. The Exponent Telegram covered this issue in an article titled “Oil and gas companies in north central West Virginia are optimistic despite industry decline,” highlighting the state’s ongoing issue of production exceeding demand in local markets. The piece features […]
July 18, 2016
A new article published by Bloomberg Business paints a startling new picture of an anti-American energy campaign being waged under the guise of environmental stewardship. According to the article, activists in New England favor the region prolonging its dependence on foreign energy imports rather than investing in infrastructure necessary to link up with domestically produced […]
July 11, 2016
Bryan Times — The majority of people might not give much thought to the origin of the many everyday items in their homes and businesses. Further, they probably aren’t aware of the connection between the plastic Tupperware in their kitchens and the fertilizer used in their gardens. Members of the Ohio Manufacturers Association, however, are […]
July 11, 2016
Jenn Klein, president of the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC), recently joined CEPI for a conversation on the importance of pipeline infrastructure to Ohio’s chemical manufacturing industry. Representing some of the nation’s premier firms, OCTC is the leading advocate for Ohio’s chemical technology industry and high-tech chemical community. As a member of CEPI, OCTC has […]
