Energy
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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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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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Building industry demands halt to Washington cities' natural gas ban in wake of ruling
Request comes a recent 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that overruled a similar ban in Berkley, Calif.
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US power grid faces possible shortages this summer due to green energy push, watchdog says
The report also said that Texas may be at risk of not having enough natural gas or coal-fired plants.
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Biden administration approves vital permit for West Virginia pipeline
The project has been a key priority of West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who has championed permitting reform measures to expedite its completion, even as the project remains years behind schedule.
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Poll finds New Yorkers divided over gas stove ban
Pollsters revealed deep divisions along party lines over the changes, included in the $229 billion state budget, which will effectively ban propane heating, gas furnaces, or stoves in new construction.
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Trucking industry faces showdown with Democrats over push to eliminate diesel rigs, go electric
The EPA recently proposed new tailpipe emissions goals that could require up to two-thirds of new cars sold in the U.S. by 2032 be battery-powered electric vehicles.
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GOP congresswoman critiques Biden's Energy Secretary on US independence from China
A DOE announcement touts President Biden’s Investing in America plan which “will soon allow many Americans that replace their gas or conventional electric cooktop with an induction cooktop will be eligible for rebates up to $840.”
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U.S. will start buying oil to refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve next month
Critics slammed Biden last year for creating "national security" questions after depleting the SPR to historically low levels.
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Chefs join nationwide pushback against gas stove bans
Some restaurateurs argue the flames from natural gas stoves help create a better presentation for meals.
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Biden to pay Americans to ditch gas stoves, Energy Department says
The announcement came on the same day Biden's Energy Secretary told Congress "nobody's taking" the beloved household appliances away.
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'Job Killer': Congress, energy groups pile on criticism for Biden EPA's proposed power plant regs
West Virginia GOP Sen. Shelly Capito is vowing to use the Congressional Review Act to try to stop the EPA plan.