Energy
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Power grid demand summer outlook cautiously optimistic
PJM’s Summer Outlook 2026 projects adequate reserves to maintain reliability under expected conditions, even with hotter-than-normal weather in the forecast and peak demand projected at near-historic levels.
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SCOTUS flooded with briefs critical of Colorado climate suit, signaling high stakes battle ahead
Last week, 78 members of Congress, 27 state attorneys general, some Colorado counties, Native American tribes, industry groups and legal and policy organizations filed briefs in support of the oil and gas companies targeted in the Boulder, Colorado, climate lawsuit. The interest in the case illustrates that the stakes are high, as a ruling has implications economic, legal and political across the country.
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Trump hesitates to commit to gasoline tax holiday a couple weeks after calling it 'a great idea'
"Well, it's something we might talk about. We'll see what happens in the next week or two weeks," Trump told reporters.
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Ohio Supreme Court favors tenants in energy ruling
The unanimous decision classifies submetering companies as utilities, meaning they are now subject to the same state regulations as traditional utility companies under the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO.
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Europe gas prices top $10 a gallon as Iran conflict drives surge
High gas prices are accelerating the collapse of public opinion against the Iran conflict
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Two dead in West Virginia 'chemical release' at manufacturing facility
The incident took place Wednesday morning and a total of 21 people sought medical care or evaluation at the Catalyst Refiners, Inc. Institute, which manufactures silver catalyst.
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Supreme Court sides with Michigan attorney general in pipeline fight
The company had requested that the case be moved to federal court, but the high court ruled, as Nessel had argued, that Enbridge had waited too long to file the request.
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Trump signs five executive orders to promote fossil fuels as essential to national security
The five orders seek to address a number of bottlenecks and impediments to coal, natural gas and petroleum production, including financial support, infrastructure development, improved supply chains, and permit expediting.
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Enviro groups sue to block deep-water drilling project in Gulf, warns of Deepwater Horizon 'sequel'
The Interior Department says the $5 billion project will increase U.S. energy security and create jobs.
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Nevada utilities panel OKs $230 million in gas investments
Experts said the commission did not scrutinize the proposal nearly enough.
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Opposition to data centers turns violent as local concerns merge with hostility toward Big Tech
Big Tech is facing a wave of community opposition to data centers, and some opponents are using violence to advance their cause. Experts say the opposition to data centers has various sources, but whatever the reasons, tech companies will need to find ways to get communities to buy-in.
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Texas oil and gas industry again reports job losses in February
Texas’ overall job numbers were down in February, nonfarm jobs were down by 8,500 over the month, according to BLS data, The Center Square reported.
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U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Chevron oil lawsuit
The case, Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish, questions to what extent a state court can litigate against an oil company for its production of oil even if it is for federal purposes.