Energy
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Record Gulf Coast exports push U.S. oil inventories lower
Commercial crude oil stockpiles fell by 8 million barrels to a 22-year low of 434 million barrels in the week ended June 1, the U.S. Energy Department reported on Wednesday
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Truckers easing up on the gas pedal as high diesel prices pinch budgets, analysis finds
Commercial truck drivers drove 4% slower in April compared with the start of the year, and their hauls were 2% shorter, the analysis found.
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Facing rising power demand and geopolitical risks, Japan turns back to nuclear energy
The boom in artificial intelligence and the need to reduce emissions, as well as the need to rely less on energy imports in the wake of the war in Iran, have been a big driver of the reverse in policy.
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Trade war with U.S. neighbors would increase energy costs on both sides of the border, experts warn
Trump's tariff threats managed to get Canada and Mexico to the table quickly, but should negotiations break down resulting in a trade war, experts say it could impact American refineries, gasoline prices, electricity costs and more.
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Walmart fails to reach emission reduction targets while its own foundation pushes climate policies
The Walton Family Fund, started by the family of Walmart's founders, has an extensive funding network spreading across multiple media outlets and organizations advocating for climate policies.
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Utility consumer protection bill heads for contention in the House
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is temporarily maintaining the law’s protections until the General Assembly acts this legislative session.
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Illinois EV industry faces challenges with looming changes in fuel standards
Marlo Lewis with the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) says the all-pain-and-no-gain restrictions on the vehicle fuel economy are history.
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China's mineral glut cuts EV costs, deepens U.S. reliance
According to the U.S. Geological Survey report, in 2024, key metals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel saw a 40% to 60% decline in value compared to 2023.
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Large solar plant in Mojave Desert appears headed for closure 11 years after opening
According to ABC News, the plant has been struggling to stay competitive against cheaper solar technologies on the market.
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Eastern Washington site of de facto EV school bus experiment
“If it doesn’t work, we can always park it,” Mike McCain, transportation director for the Reardan-Edwall School District said.
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Pennsylvania's 'lightning' energy plan lacks critical legislative support
The “Lightning Plan,” as it’s called, courts developers through state kickbacks for building “reliable energy sources,” regional hydrogen projects and sustainable aviation fuel production.
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Hundreds of mayors and dozens of Democratic governors vow to defy Trump’s energy policies
The U.S. Climate Alliance and Climate Mayors issued statements saying that the Trump administration's policies won't deter them from pursuing net zero emissions on the state and local level.
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Bill to provide backup plan if bids for hybrid-electric ferries fail could be sunk
A Washington state lawmaker from Gig Harbor is backing a “contingency” bill in case bids for hybrid-electric ferries expected this April don’t pan out.