Energy
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Canada's energy-rich province signals to Trump it's ready for new pipelines, partnership
Top oil and gas executives in Canada and the United States confirmed Alberta's top industry companies would love to get past any tariff issues and begin building pipelines.
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California likely to fight for EV mandate, but data shows that EV sales way below mandate targets
California's EV mandate requires that 35% of all new vehicles sold in the state be electric in 2026, but EV sales were only 25% of the total in 2023 and 2024.
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Global LNG trade hits new record in 2024, driven by U.S. output and new capacity
North America solidified its position as the third-largest exporting region, increasing its exports by 4.11 million tons to reach 88.64 million tons.
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Senate votes to stop California from mandating EVs, which would have impacted drivers nationwide
Because 11 states and the District of Columbia have adopted California’s regulations, California’s EV mandate would likely maintain an EV mandate nationally.
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Trump greenlights NY offshore wind project with Gov Hochul, opponents file lawsuits to stop deal
Trump may have just negotiated a pipelines-for-wind deal with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Whatever the reason for the reversal of a stop-work order on Empire Wind, opponents say the underlying Biden administration approval was done illegally.
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Legislators investigate 65 cent per gallon gas 'tax' hike set to impact CA, AZ, NV
“CARB and the Governor pushed an expensive gas price hike behind closed doors, ignored public input, and misled Californians about the real cost,” said Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-San Diego.
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Louisiana moves to fast-track nuclear power plant permits
The federal law aims to eliminate key bottlenecks in the regulatory process, making it easier — and faster — for companies to launch advanced nuclear projects.
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Hearing on Georgia Power rate freeze is June 26
The agreement announced Monday does allow Georgia Power to return to the Public Service Commission in 2026 to discuss recovery costs for the hurricanes that swept through the state in 2024.
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Electric transmission upgrades at crucial turning point
Meeting the growing electricity demand, driven by increased use of technologies like video conferencing, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and electric vehicles, framed the discussion on how to maximize the existing grid and prepare for significantly higher levels of electricity generation and consumption.
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Senate to vote to overturn California gas car ban, overriding parliamentarian
States seeking more stringent air regulations than the federal standard have done so by adopting California’s rules, making California’s emissions regulations a matter of national concern.
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World moves away from 'green gospel of scarcity' and now embraces 'energy abundance,' experts say
“I think we've gone from scarcity to abundance — from the green gospel of scarcity and its Trinitarian ESG god — to the promised land of abundance guided by the values of affordability and reliability,” David DesRosiers, conference co-chair of the RealClear Energy Future Forum, said.
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Louisiana LNG exports critical to Trump energy plans
The Trump administration selected McNeese State University as the site for a new center of excellence.
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Trump lifts stop-work order on New York offshore wind project
But late Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that after negotiations with White House officials, the federal government has agreed to rescind the stop-work order and allow the project to move forward.