Energy
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BIAW asking SCOW for direct appeal of ruling against natural gas initiative
I-2066 was approved by voters last November to protect natural gas as an energy choice.
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Federal judge upholds New York City congestion pricing
Gov. Kathy Hochul heralded the judge's decision as a "massive victory for New York commuters, vindicating our right as a state to make decisions regarding what’s best for our streets."
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Department of Interior emails reveal Biden’s offshore wind waivers could cost taxpayers millions
Emails the Functional Government Initiative obtained through a records request show that the estimated decommission cost for Vineyard Wind, which the Biden administration waived, was $191 million. It was never made public, but experts say the cost is likely much higher.
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Louisiana legislature advances bill to prioritize affordable, domestic energy sources
It classifies “green energy” to include nuclear power and natural gas, provided federal National Ambient Air Quality Standards are met.
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'Big, beautiful bill' kills hydrogen production credit, keeps carbon capture credit
The legislation could eliminate billions in incentives for companies investing in low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production.
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Trump signs executive orders to streamline nuclear power expansion
Attending the ceremony were industry leaders in commercial nuclear energy and members of an energy council that Trump established in February.
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Canada's energy-rich province signals to Trump it's ready for new pipelines, partnership
Top oil and gas executives in Canada and the United States confirmed Alberta's top industry companies would love to get past any tariff issues and begin building pipelines.
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California likely to fight for EV mandate, but data shows that EV sales way below mandate targets
California's EV mandate requires that 35% of all new vehicles sold in the state be electric in 2026, but EV sales were only 25% of the total in 2023 and 2024.
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Global LNG trade hits new record in 2024, driven by U.S. output and new capacity
North America solidified its position as the third-largest exporting region, increasing its exports by 4.11 million tons to reach 88.64 million tons.
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Senate votes to stop California from mandating EVs, which would have impacted drivers nationwide
Because 11 states and the District of Columbia have adopted California’s regulations, California’s EV mandate would likely maintain an EV mandate nationally.
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Trump greenlights NY offshore wind project with Gov Hochul, opponents file lawsuits to stop deal
Trump may have just negotiated a pipelines-for-wind deal with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Whatever the reason for the reversal of a stop-work order on Empire Wind, opponents say the underlying Biden administration approval was done illegally.
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Legislators investigate 65 cent per gallon gas 'tax' hike set to impact CA, AZ, NV
“CARB and the Governor pushed an expensive gas price hike behind closed doors, ignored public input, and misled Californians about the real cost,” said Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-San Diego.
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Louisiana moves to fast-track nuclear power plant permits
The federal law aims to eliminate key bottlenecks in the regulatory process, making it easier — and faster — for companies to launch advanced nuclear projects.