Energy
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Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026
Critics of the litigation call it "woke lawfare" and an attempt to force progressive political policies via the judicial system.
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Wyoming conservation group sues federal agency to obtain data on eagles killed by wind farms
“We have no real idea of how many birds are being killed[...]in the presence of the wind turbines. And I think the numbers are enormous compared to what we know right now,” said Mike Lockhart, a biologist who worked for the Fish and Wildlife Service for over 30 years.
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Audit: One-in-five employees at Energy Department loan office had potential conflicts of interest
During budget hearings in May, Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that the Biden-Harris administration was pushing out billions in loans without proper controls. This is the same office that provided failed solar startup Solyndra with a $535 million loan guarantee under Obama.
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U.S. House advances GOP-backed energy reliability bill
The “State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act,” was introduced earlier this year by U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado.
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$5.6B Texas-to-Arizona gas pipeline upsized to meet demand
A 48-inch diameter pipe will be used in the construction of the Transwestern Desert Southwest pipeline instead of the 42-inch pipe previously announced in August, Energy Transfer said in a statement.
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As Trump blockades Venezuelan oil, research shows that exports have far-reaching economic impacts
Time for enforcement? Between 2017 and 2023, enough sanctioned oil was exported from Iran, Syria, Russia and Venezuela to satisfy U.S. oil consumption for over eight months. The Coast Guard seems to be taking it seriously.
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Energy Transfer suspends Lake Charles LNG project
The company said the continued development of its Lake Charles terminal “is not warranted” at this time.
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Trump administration pauses offshore wind, citing the national security due to radar disruption
Multiple federal agencies over the past few years have found offshore wind disrupts radar. Monday's pause impacts Vineyard Wind and Empire Wind.
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Japan set to next month restart world's largest nuke plant, Fukushima
The country took a final step last week when regional officials approved the restarting of Fukushima nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster
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New York cuts ‘100-foot rule’ for free gas hook ups
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that undoes a decades-old provision that requires utility companies to connect new buildings to gas supplies for free, so long as they are located within 100 feet of the main feed.
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Trump touts low Christmas season gasoline prices, and analysts say they should hold into 2026
December gasoline prices have not been this low since 2020. Analysts say many factors are contributing to the low prices, including a better regulatory environment for oil and gas, industry operation efficiencies, and high supply with expectations of low demand on the global market.
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Emails show lead lawyer in major climate lawsuit consulted on research he funded
The lead attorney representing the plaintiffs in a lawsuit claiming oil companies caused $51 billion in damages from climate change was accused in a motion by Chevron of colluding with the researchers of studies submitted in support of his client's case. Emails obtained through a public records request show researchers have consulted that attorney on previous research he funded.
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Study shows coal’s importance to electric affordability
Affordable electricity has become top of mind for consumers, policymakers, voters and elected officials as electricity prices for the residential, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors averaged 6.7% higher in September compared to September 2024.