House Republicans on Monday announced that they plan to repeal Democrats’ tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) and phase out those that apply to climate-friendly energy sources. The green energy credits have long been in the GOP’s crosshairs as party leaders decry climate spending. But they have also emerged as a point of conflict within...
NRG Energy announced Monday plans to acquire 18 natural gas plants across nine states—including Texas—in a move aimed at powering the state’s rapidly rising energy demand. Read the article in CHRON here.
Meat snack brand Chomps has launched a new partnership with global cleanup organization 4ocean, establishing a pound-for-pound plastic removal commitment. For every pound of plastic used in its packaging, the company has pledged to fund the removal of an equivalent amount from the ocean. Read more in E+E Leader here.
The future of key Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives and grant programs hangs in the balance as House and Senate Republicans look to mitigate the expected $4.5 trillion cost of extending individual and business tax cuts passed during the first Trump term. No Congressional Republicans voted for the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, when Democrats controlled the...
President Trump late Friday afternoon signed four pieces of legislation that overturn Biden-era efficiency rules. Read the article in The Hill here.
A group of Republicans has asked President Trump in a letter to implement “immediate, decisive action” ahead of wildfire season. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) is leading the group of GOP lawmakers to request Trump take action as the May-to-November wildfire season begins, noting fires have already impacted communities and the environment across the country. The letter, signed...
A pilot project from a team of oil industry veterans could save one of California’s key clean energy resources from terminal decline. On Thursday, the Oklahoma City-based GreenFire Energy announced it had restored new life to a defunct well in the Geysers, the world’s largest geothermal power station — and one that has been in...
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday issued a request for information to explore whether new nuclear power plants could advance the state’s goals on electricity affordability, resource adequacy and clean energy. The RFI comes as modeling for New Jersey’s upcoming Energy Master Plan indicates New Jersey will need up to 10 GW of clean, firm capacity...
On Friday, President Donald Trump released his budget proposal, which included targeted cuts to federal clean energy programs and ending funding to what the president calls “the Green New Scam.” The Trump administration is now shifting its focus to energy efficiency programs. CNN reported Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to shutter the Energy Star program....
Europe’s ageing power grid and lack of energy storage capacity will require trillions of dollars in investments to cope with rising green energy output, increasing electricity demand and to avoid blackouts. A week ago, Spain and Portugal lost power in their worst blackout. Authorities are investigating the cause, but whatever the findings, analysts and industry representatives say infrastructure investment...
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