Energy
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Biden's EPA hid comments from Dept. of Energy that undermined key part of EPA power plant rule
The Clean Power Plan 2.0 was supported by a finding that carbon capture technology had been "adequately demonstrated." The EPA sought and got comments from the DOE, which disputed that "demonstration." Somehow those comments never made it into the administrative record.
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Michigan energy companies request highest rate hikes in decades
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she plans to intervene in the request, which she has labeled “corporate greed.”
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Dem in House Oversight hearing refers to El Paso massacre and warns 'what goes around comes around'
Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, brought up the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso that killed 23 people. “What goes around comes around. I just want to make clear what goes around comes around,” Casar said. While one witness said it sounded like a threat, a spokesperson said the comment wasn't referring to violence.
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Nuclear recycling aims to reduce waste, provide 'generational jobs'
According to McGinnis, this process could reduce waste volumes to just 3% to 4% of the original material while extracting valuable resources.
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EPA chief Zeldin says working to reform agency's permit process to 'unleash energy dominance'
Zeldin explained that the EPA is focused on ensuring Americans have clean air, land and water, but those need to be balanced with costs. Permitting reform, he said, would lower costs.
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Bipartisan groups in Congress introduce bill to protect strategic petroleum reserve
The Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act was filed in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, John Fetterman, D-Penn., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich.
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House committee address citizen concerns over carbon sequestration in Louisiana
Comments from the public during the hearing showed a great concern for what is going to happen to the poor parishes. Many citizens have worries over their mineral rights being stranded from the projects at play.
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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.