Energy
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Sen. Whitehouse leads Dem brief in climate case, doesn’t disclose donations from climate law firm
The Democrat lawmakers’ brief to U.S. Supreme Court argues about alleged “fossil fuel” funding for those filing briefs in support of energy companies. Yet, Whitehouse himself has received campaign donations from partners at Sher Edling, a law firm spearheading the climate litigation campaign.
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Trump administration reimburses company for offshore wind lease in $1.22 billion settlement
RWE U.S. Offshore will use the settlement money to redirect resources into "energy projects that can be advanced with certainty," which includes LNG infrastructure and natural gas-peaking power plants.
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Used electric vehicle prices improving after historically terrible resale values: analysis
While the trend would be a positive for those looking to sell their used EVs, it also means that those looking to buy a used EV will face higher prices, which are typically more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles.
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Report: OPEC barring media access to oil industry meeting, won't answer why
The same outlets were reportedly denied access to another oil meeting earlier this month.
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Poll: Most Americans oppose Biden's electric vehicle mandate
President Biden signed an executive order in 2021 establishing a goal for half of all new cars sold to be electric in 2030.
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Michigan woman leads effort to recall officials who approved EV battery factory with China ties
The headquarters for battery maker Gotion Inc. is in California, but its parent company, Gotion High-tech, is based in China.
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$11.3 billion pledged in US for EV battery projects
A chemical compound known as LFP is drawing eyes in the electric vehicle space.
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Utah sues over new EPA ozone protection rule
The lawmakers think the move will hurt the state's ability to produce affordable energy.
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House Republicans push to block EPA's power to 'unilaterally' permit California's gas car clampdown
Legislation is being touted to amend the Clean Air Act to preserve gas-powered vehicles.
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Interior staff had plans beyond Biden's, to end fossil fuel leasing, with Haaland unaware: watchdog
After Biden paused oil and gas leasing on public lands, his Interior appeared to want to go a step further.
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Biden announces joint effort with Indian PM to accelerate 'global clean energy transition'
Despite the progressive talking points between the two world leaders, several Democrats criticized Biden for hosting the Prime Minister over "human rights abuses."
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Rep. Rodgers rips EPA for aiding 'China's agenda' with EV push
"Since when is the United States of America following China’s lead?"
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Washington hits the accelerator on incentivizing the switch to electric vehicles
Kiser noted that there will be more choices in electric vehicles in the future that will be more attainable for more people.