Energy
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Trump blocked Biden-era plan to remove Snake River dams, and he may have prevented an eco-disaster
If the experiences of those in northern California living along the Klamath River are any indication, Trump is right that a dam-removal project on the Snake River would cause serious and lasting impacts.
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U.S. gas prices expected to rise amid Middle East conflicts
GasBuddy noted that nation's average price of gasoline increased for the first time since May, climbing 1.1 cents compared to a week ago. GasBuddy said the U.S. average stands at $3.08 per gallon.
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Congress repealed the mandate and sales are weak, but California determined to get drivers in EVs
California joined blue states in suing the Trump administration over its repeal of the federal waiver allowing California and over a dozen other states to mandate EVs. Even if the court sides with the plaintiffs, proponents of the mandates will have to convince consumers to get onboard.
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WA’s carbon allowance costs up; critics assail Ecology's 'dishonest' take on gas prices
Under the Climate Commitment Act of 2021, emitters must obtain “emissions allowances” equal to their covered greenhouse gas emissions at quarterly auctions hosted by the Department of Ecology.
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Report: Regional power grid prepared for hotter, wetter summer
The reports show, said PUC’s press release, that utilities and PJM have made extensive preparations to meet expected summer electricity demands, including system upgrades, emergency response planning, and coordination with regional partners.
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After Trump signs bill overturning CA gas car ban, Newsom signs order reaffirming ban
California Republicans say this standard is unrealistic and that the infrastructure — and funding — do not exist to meet the governor’s standards.
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Associated Press presents EPA proposal to repeal Biden power plant rules as denying climate change
The proposal states that “emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution.’’ Experts the Associated Press quoted appear to believe this states "emissions have no impact on climate."
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Energy bill could reshape next quarter century, save $15B
The bill would “eliminate the interim date for carbon reduction by certain electric public utilities.”
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Trump signs resolutions repealing California’s EV mandate, which many other states had adopted
Because 11 states and the District of Columbia have adopted California’s regulations, and because manufacturers understand that California is the largest market for new cars by far, experts say California’s EV mandate would have functioned as a national EV mandate.
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Green group with ties to Chinese Communist Party part of network influencing U.S. policy
“This isn’t environmentalism—it’s economic warfare. The Chinese Communist Party is using American nonprofits to make us dependent on their supply chains, from solar panels to EV batteries, while our policymakers walk straight into the trap," said Michael Lucci, CEO of State Armor, which produced the report.
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EPA Administrator Zeldin announces proposal to repeal Biden-era climate rules regarding power plants
The rules were based on what Zeldin called a “false binary choice” in which America must choose between protecting the environment.
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Rapid electrification spiking power prices, says grid operator
“Power plants that generate electricity have been retiring due primarily to state and federal decarbonization policies, as well as economic pressures,” the letter said.
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Ratepayers on the hook for $470M in data center infrastructure
That $470 million includes a new 60-mile transmission line from the Mount Olive substation to the Sarepta switching station.