Government
Biden-era tax on natural gas repealed, a boon for energy industry(The Center Square) – America’s natural gas industry celebrated Monday after President Donald Trump signed into law a resolution repealing Biden-era fees on methane emissions. The Waste Emissions Charge, which… Read More
Politics
Energy Sec slams Biden admin climate obsession, lays out Trump admin’s pivot in keynote speech(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Energy Secretary Chris Wright sharply criticized the Biden administration’s restrictive energy policies during a keynote speech to energy industry leaders Monday, explaining how the Trump… Read More
Government
GOP lawmaker unveils bill to block future presidents from launching an ‘assault on domestic energy’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington introduced a bill Wednesday aimed at restricting future U.S. presidents from imposing an export ban on crude oil without first… Read More
Culture
Energy giant backpedals on ‘green goals,’ doubles down on oil and gas(Daily Caller News Foundation) – European energy company BP announced Wednesday that it is cutting back on green energy goals and is instead refocusing on investing in oil and gas. Read More
Government
Climate protestors aside, energy nominee gets mostly warm reception from Senate panel(The Daily Signal) – Chris Wright, nominated to lead the Department of Energy, received a generally warm welcome from senators of both parties at his Senate committee confirmation hearing Wednesday—despite… Read More
Government
Trump poised to lower energy costs, but liberal policies keep them high in blue statesA professor at USC’s Marshall School of Business is warning that California drivers could face up to $1.15 per gallon more for gas in 2025 versus 2024. That’s because a… Read More
Courts
Court hears arguments in challenge to Dept. of Energy’s natural gas furnace rules(The Center Square) – A decision in a lawsuit that would impact homeowners with natural gas furnaces nationwide could come next spring or early summer. The American… Read More
Opinion
Destructive environmentalists(The Daily Signal) – People eagerly give money to rich environmental groups. The Natural Resources Defense Council has $463 million in assets. The NRDC claims it uses law “to confront… Read More
Government
Trump vows to tackle energy problems, chronic disease with latest nominationsPresident-elect Donald Trump is making good on campaign promises to work to bring down energy prices and address chronic diseases in Americans. His latest cabinet nominations and staff selections continue… Read More
Government
US energy costs would ‘go down substantially’ if Alaska’s resources were fully tapped, state revenue chief says(The Daily Signal) – Energy costs across the U.S. “would probably go down substantially” if the U.S. sharply increased mining and production of Alaska’s natural resources, according to Adam Crum,… Read More
Public Education
Rush to deploy electric school buses raises worries over maintenance, safety issuesAs hundreds of school districts nationwide work to replace gas-fueled school buses with electric ones, journalists and school officials are sharing concerns over maintenance and safety. Districts in places such… Read More
Government
South Carolina voters could decide on state funds for religious schools(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House passed a measure allowing voters to decide whether to lift a provision that bars state tax dollars from benefiting religious or private… Read More
Public Education
After test scores show record decline for NYC students, Mayor Adams proposes $4 billion for school heaters in ‘unrealistic’ energy programThe mayor of America’s largest city announced a plan in late October to spend $4 billion to electrify school heating systems as part of an energy… Read More