Energy
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Gov. Newsom’s 'Big Oil' war creates collateral damage as private property values rendered worthless
Unconstitutional "taking"? A law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in 2022 bans new oil and gas operations within 3,200 feet of homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and any place people gather. The law has effectively rendered many mineral owners' property worthless.
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Trump announces plan to stockpile critical minerals, similar to the nation’s oil reserves
The plan is being called Project Vault, and will utilize a mix of loans from the U.S. Export-Import bank and private capital.
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Power grid watchdog warns that over-reliance on wind and solar will make winter blackouts likely
The North American Reliability Corporation's latest long-term assessment warns that half the U.S. will face increased risks of blackouts during winter storms as demand for electricity increases while coal- and natural gas-fired power plants are retired.
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Feds give $1.5B to restart Palisades nuclear plant
The loan follows Michigan shuttering coal plants at a record pace while chasing a 100% renewable energy standard by 2040.
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Pennsylvania sees 45% increase in electric vehicles
Counting plug-in hybrids, the total EV share in the commonwealth is almost 375,000 vehicles.
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WA Gov. Inslee expected to sign bill that paves way for natural gas ban
The measure is seen as a cornerstone of Inslee’s agenda to fight climate change.
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Conservative groups sue to stop Virginia offshore wind project, says threatens whales
Wildlife conservationists say that a recent uptick in deaths of these endangered whales corresponds with the development of offshore wind projects that are part of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda.
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Study grades natural gas as best source for reliability, affordability and environmental impact
Natural gas got an “A” grade, followed by nuclear, which got a “B+”. Wind and solar energy came in last, each receiving “F” grades, according to the study.
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Poll: Half of voters say reduce the electric vehicle sales targets
The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll found just 22% of voters support keeping the same electric sales targets and 15% weren’t sure. Support for increasing sales targets was 13%.
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Comer demands Energy Secretary Granholm testify before his House Oversight committee
Over the past two months, according to the letter, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm hasn’t made herself available for any proposed hearing dates, and instead offered to send David Turk, deputy secretary of the DOE.
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Opposition mounts to strict EPA emissions standards
Garrett Hawkins, vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, said the rush by the government to convert to battery EVs would be devastating for the Illinois farming community.
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Solar farm the size of 2,500 football fields destroyed in Texas amid growing solar e-waste problem
The hailstorm struck the 3,204-acre "Fighting Jays" solar farm — the equivalent of nearly 2,500 football fields. Aerial video shows panels shattered with multiple impact points all along the fields of panels.
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Newest vehicle emission standards rattling car dealers amid slumping demand
By January, with no response from the Biden administration – and their numbers growing to over 5,000 dealerships – a second letter was sent urging the president to “slam the brakes.”