Tag: Energy policy
Supreme Court Nuclear Waste Texas Decision – Inside Climate News
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a groundbreaking case that could determine whether Texas will become the first state to host an independent disposal ground for spent nuclear fuel. This...
Dominion Approved for LNG Storage Facility in Virginia
Dominion Energy, Virginia's largest utility company, has recently received approval from state regulators to construct a liquified natural gas (LNG) storage facility for two of its gas-fired power stations in the Southside region of...
Trump’s Gas Exports Impact on Power Bill Costs
Amidst the political landscape and the ever-evolving energy sector, the impact of gas exports on power bill costs has been a contentious topic. The former President Joe Biden, in a bold move, paused the...
Federal Regulator Sparks Outrage with Gas Plant Approval
Federal Regulator's Decision Sparks Controversy Over Energy Projects Approval The recent approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of PJM Interconnection's proposal to prioritize 50 power projects, including nuclear and gas-fired plants, over stalled...
Impact of Subsidies on Fossil Fuel Industry
In the bustling world of energy, the impact of subsidies on the fossil fuel industry is a topic that often stirs up strong emotions and heated debates. But what exactly are these subsidies, and...
Challenges of Germany’s Energy Transition: Unreliability and Nuances
In a recent speech, Chris Wright, the newly appointed Secretary of Energy and former fossil fuel executive, shared his views on Germany's energy transition. Wright, known for his role in hydraulic fracturing and oil...
Veteran Oil and Gas Lobbyist Nominated to Lead BLM: Wildlife and Renewable Energy Concerns
President Trump has nominated Kathleen Sgamma, a longtime oil and gas lobbyist, to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the federal agency responsible for managing vast swaths of public land and mineral leases...
Unlocking Energy Dominance: Trump’s Strategic Vision for Success
President Donald Trump's strategic vision for energy dominance was unveiled through a series of executive orders and speeches that set the tone for his administration's priorities. When Trump declared a "national energy emergency" shortly...
Challenges Facing Energy Secretary Under Trump’s Agenda
Colorado fracking executive Chris Wright was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the next secretary of energy. The Senate voted 59 to 38 in favor of Wright taking on this crucial role,...
Challenges Facing Energy Secretary in Achieving ‘Energy Abundance’
Amiable Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary Chris Wright, a Colorado fracking executive, was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate with a resounding vote of 59 to 38 to become the Secretary of Energy....
