During his keynote address at CERAWeek, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright spoke to the necessity of common-sense energy policy that prioritizes economic growth, energy security, and affordability for consumers. “Our focus will be steadfast on the American people and our allies abroad,” he said. “We need more energy. Lots more energy. That much should be...
EPA Withdraws Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Permit Amid Environmental Review
The Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a motion for voluntary remand, effectively withdrawing the Clean Air Act permit for the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project. The March 14, 2025, decision follows a petition by Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (SLBI), citing environmental concerns, and aligns with a...
Trump Approves LNG Exports From Venture Global’s CP2 Project
President Donald Trump’s administration has granted Venture Global LNG Inc. conditional approval to export natural gas from a planned facility in Louisiana that had stalled under former President Joe Biden. Energy Secretary Chris Wright authorized the exports from the company’s CP2 project on Wednesday, saying in a statement the measure was critical to restoring US energy dominance. “The benefits of expanding...
Nuclear Power Development is Good for Indiana’s Economy – and the Environment
Indiana Michigan Power recently announced plans for a nuclear power plant in Spencer County, Indiana. They seek to build the state’s first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) near Rockport. Although this project is 10-15 years from completion, it should excite all Hoosiers.
Trump blocks rule to implement methane fee for oil and gas companies
President Trump on Friday signed a resolution to block the implementation of a fee on oil and gas companies’ excess methane emissions. The resolution blocked the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2024 rule that implemented the fee program, which was established in the Democrats’ 2022 climate, tax and health care bill. Read more in The Hill here.
Energy secretary says Northeast natural gas pipeline project could start this year
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday that work on a proposed pipeline to bring natural gas through New York to help supply energy to New England could start by the end of this year. Wright said in an appearance on FOX Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” that he thinks it’s “highly likely” that the so-called Constitution Pipeline, along...
Chips and Climate: The Semiconductor Industry’s Role in Reducing the Green Premium
Beyond consumer electronics, these chips enhance economic efficiency and reduce environmental impact. They drive advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), smart grids, and energy expansion, making them an essential tool for sustained economic growth and technological progress.
EPA aims to roll back power sector regulations in broad deregulatory push
The Environmental Protect Agency on Wednesday said it would begin a sweeping rollback of environmental regulations, including air, water and waste rules that affect the power sector. “Today is the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen,” EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a press release. “We are driving a dagger straight into the heart...
The People vs. Gavin Newsom’s Mandate
As promised, President Donald Trump on Day One of his second term issued an executive order. Unleashing American Energy, that declared as U.S. policy an intention “to eliminate the ‘electric vehicle (EV) mandate’ and promote true consumer choice.” But shortly after the Trump EPA sent its waiver cancellation request to Congress for review, the Government Accountability...
Utah’s Permitting Reform Efforts Can Be Modeled By Other States
America’s appetite for permitting reform isn’t exclusive to the Trump administration or the U.S. Congress: States like Utah are proactively laying the groundwork for approving more energy infrastructure projects as well. In January, Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order to speed up the efficiency and approval process for energy infrastructure projects through Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)...









