Energy
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Ohio’s future energy plan waiting on DeWine’s signature
What’s left is for Gov. Mike DeWine to sign House Bill 15, which supporters say establishes a 21st century energy plan for the state using natural gas supplies and changing the tax code for some public utility property.
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House revokes waiver Biden granted to California, which allowed many states to mandate EVs
The rule allowed the Golden State to implement its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) regulations, which required 100% of new vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission models by 2035. Another 11 states and the District of Columbia also adopted the rules.
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Republicans include $250 annual fee for electric vehicle drivers in budget plan
To offset the costs and reach the $10 billion savings goal — or $1 billion in savings per year — the legislation imposes a $250 annual fee on EV owners and a $100 fee on owners of hybrids.
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Low-income solar installation money inaccessible, for now
The House Energy Committee heard testimony last week in support of unlocking the program, which intends to reduce electricity bills for low-to-moderate income households across the commonwealth.
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Climate lawsuits fail in state courts, but critics warn that lawfare still achieves its goals
“They see value in filing cases, waging litigation and generating media attention. All the things that you would do in a political campaign, Phil Goldberg, with MAP, said.
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Only 5% of countries deliver climate plans for meeting targets under the Paris Agreement
The nations missing the deadline account for 83% of global emissions.
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California refinery fire drives up gas prices in AZ and NV, highlighting CA reliance
Last week, the Martinez Refining Co.’s facility caught fire as workers prepared for planned maintenance during the winter season, when demand for fuel is lowest.
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Colorado will continue closing coal-fueled electric plants in 2025, all by 2031
Currently, 722 employees work at those 10 units.
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Ford lost nearly $49,000 on each electric vehicle it sold in 2024
While Ford remained profitable, it's electric vehicle business lost $5.1 billion in 2024.
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Coalition of state AGs file lawsuit against New York law charging oil companies for climate change
The lawsuit argues that the law is unconstitutional and will be devastating to traditional energy producers, leaving them with no other option than to cease operations, resulting in massive job losses and economic disaster.
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Obama-backed Ivanpah solar project cost taxpayers much but delivered little
The plant promised to demonstrate technologies to help with the so-called energy transition. It received a $1.6 billion loan guarantee, which hasn't been paid, on top of other subsidies. Now it may close 14 years earlier than planned.
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Energy Secretary Wright instructs DOE to unleash energy abundance, refill SPR and faster permitting
Energy Secretary Chris Wright's memo includes actions for energy abundance, support for nuclear energy, refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and a review of the Biden-Harris administration's appliance efficiency standards.
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Democrats go on offensive to protect subsidies for ‘cheap’ renewables that Trump’s orders froze
Democrats on the House Energy Committee blasted Trump's freeze on federal funding for renewable energy programs, saying it may be low-cost energy but the industry can't grow without ongoing taxpayer support.
