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Construction begins on massive New York offshore wind project, as opponents look to Trump for help
Construction began without fanfare on a massive New York offshore wind project that will consist of nearly 150 turbines spanning 80,000 acres of ocean, each standing more than 1,000 feet tall. Opponents hope the Trump administration will take a closer look at this and other projects under construction.
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Trump targets Washington’s climate laws in recent executive order
The targets of Trump' executive order includes Washington's CCA that requires emitters to either reduce their carbon footprint or purchase “allowances” via a cap-and-trade program.
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Utility bill assistance program hit by federal staff cuts
The Energy Association of Pennsylvania said 435,000 residents used the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
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Trump targets California cap-and-trade, emissions programs
The order specifically cites California’s cap-and-trade program, under which the state auctions the right to produce greenhouse gas emissions, as an example of a targeted program.
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Reversing Biden policies, Trump 'unleashing' energy potential in Alaska
This includes reinstating a program to make the entire 1.56-million-acre Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) available for oil and natural gas leasing.
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In 3 months, federal oil, gas lease sales total $39 million in 5 western states
In Trump’s first month in office, the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management began leasing federal land in five western states.
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Trump’s pick to lead Bureau of Land Management backs out after memo critical of Jan. 6 leaked
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, made the announcement Thursday during what was to be a hearing to consider Sgamma and two other nominees.
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Proposal: Farm property tax break on solar from 80% to zero
Thirteen North Carolina counties each suffer $1 million per year losses due to the solar equipment, Leonard said.
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Trump rolls back anti-coal regulations, but will they stand if Dems win the White House in 2028?
While the presidential support was good news for coal supporters, the support comes in the form of executive orders, which subsequent administrations could just as easily overturn. Experts say that to make this change lasting, more will need to be done.
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CA gas prices lead nation at $5 per gallon as national average plummets
While Gov. Gavin Newsom says price gouging from fuel producers is to blame, his own energy czar says is not the case.
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West Virginia bill aims to attract data centers by allowing them to build microgrids for power
Come build your own grid: “This is a chance for West Virginia to really lead nationally, because West Virginia has a lot of advantages over other states in terms of our energy resources,” West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on the “John Solomon Reports” podcast Monday.
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$4B low-carbon ammonia plant to be built in Ascension Parish
The project, located on the West Bank of Ascension Parish, will anchor Louisiana's growing reputation as a hub for energy innovation and next-generation manufacturing.
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Trump signs executive orders to protect 'beautiful, clean coal'
The orders will slash unnecessary regulations, expedite coal leases on federal lands, streamline permitting, and stop the early retirement of coal plants.