Energy
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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.
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Nantucket stood up to wind developer after blade failure, but citizens say new agreement falls flat
Residents of Nantucket opposed to offshore wind development say a new memorandum signed with the Nantucket Select Board fails to hold Vineyard Wind, the developer of a troubled 62-turbine offshore wind project, accountable for past or future problems.
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Portion of world electricity generated by fossil fuels has fallen 2 percentage points in 30 years
In 2023, coal, natural gas and oil-fired power plants produced 18 terawatt hours of electricity, which was 60% of the total, down 62% from 2023.
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No shame: Radical climate activists disrupt Virginia governor’s speech on Americans killed on 9/11
Climate Defiance boasts of its aggressive tactics to stop consumers from using fossil fuels. The group backs Vice-President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency and met with a Harris campaign advisor earlier this month.
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Arizona, Nevada governors sound alarm on California governor’s gasoline proposal
Newsom’s proposal would require refineries to build vast storage tanks to hold more than the two weeks of output. Chevron says building each storage tank in California would cost $35 million and take ten years.
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House committee hearing sought to discuss energy poverty, but Dems only ranted about Project 2025
The panel of witnesses included a North Carolina apple farm manager who testified that rising energy costs would leave his operation unprofitable this year. Another witness said many Americans are facing a “heat or eat” situation due to the high costs of energy.
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Presidential debate in Pennsylvania dances around the energy question
The attention the topic of energy did receive centered on fracking, which has made Pennsylvania into the second-largest producer of natural gas in the country.
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Arizona and Nevada governors form bipartisan alliance against Newsom refinery bill
According to a report from the Commission, the bill could “artificially create shortages in downstream markets,” prompting Hobbs and Lombardo’s concern over gas and transportation costs in Arizona and Nevada.
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Greenpeace complains lawsuit unjust, but critics say the organization is getting its just desserts
Environmental groups regularly use the courts to stop energy projects or force oil companies to pay billions to prevent climate change. Now that Greenpeace is the defendant, it claims to be the victim of an assault on free speech.
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House votes to ban Gotion's EV batteries from Homeland Security
Gotion is slated to receive more than $8 billion in combined federal and state subsidies for its planned facility in Manteno, Illinois.
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Federal government could slash oil lease opportunities in a top producing state
The plan announced in August bans oil and gas leased on 4 million acres, which is about 99% of federal lands in the state, according to Gov. Doug Burgum.
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Percentage of U.S. consumers looking to make an EV purchase in the next two years falling: survey
One-fourth of consumers cited the expense of replacing the vehicle’s battery and concerns about charging options as the main reason not to buy an EV.