Energy
Image
Tesla deliveries beat expectations in second quarter after consecutive annual declines
The company said that its entry-level Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV accounted for 97% of its deliveries.
Image
Gas prices ease up on Fourth of July travelers, with most Americans paying under $4 per gallon
In the lower 48 states, drivers in Indiana will be paying the least on Thursday, at $3.13 per gallon, and drivers in California will be paying the most, at $5.40 per gallon.
Image
World Bank revamps green energy funding, but clean energy stays
Change comes after Trump administration officials criticized the Bank's fixed percentage mandates, claiming they distorted growth in the global economy.
Image
Gas tax revenue coming up short in new transportation revenue forecast
“It confirms what we’ve known for some time, and that is transportation revenues and the transportation budget are really facing a lot of challenges,” she told The Center Square on Thursday. “
Image
Federal, local officials fear foreign-owned solar plant could cause food insecurity
The largest solar plant in Illinois is 4,100 acres.
Image
Former Biden EPA head and climate adviser admits green energy challenges underestimated
"I may have underestimated the grid challenges. And I think that's proven to be sort of universally understood now," Gina McCarthy said on Bloomberg's “ESG Currents” podcast.
Image
Congressional GOP demands answers about the role a controversial study played in LNG pause decision
Hardcore advocacy and Science don't mix: The study, which passed peer review and was published Thursday, contradicts a wide body of scientific literature showing that liquified natural gas is lower in emissions than coal.
Image
Study cited to support Biden admin LNG pause now claims emissions much lower than originally stated
The study was authored by Cornell University climate scientist Robert Howarth, who openly advocates for the rapid elimination of fossil fuels.
Image
Utility hardship relief up for debate in Pennsylvania
Matzie clarified that the new law would use gross income to determine eligibility for the assistance program, and that preventing shutoffs means utility companies will incur less debt.
Image
Whales abandoned by environmental groups, but advocates take opposition to offshore wind to SCOTUS
Is marine life being sacrificed by environmentalists for a larger agenda? “We really believe that permits were issued full pedal to the metal, without really looking at the cumulative impacts whatsoever,” Amy DiSibio, board member for ACK For Whales, said.
Image
Manteno citizens continue fight against proposed Chinese battery plant
Manteno residents sued the village and Gotion, arguing the plant will use toxic chemicals that are not allowed under local zoning provisions.
Image
Tax credits proposed as funding for orphan well plugging
More state and federal money has been dedicated to cleaning them up, and a legislative proposal could create a tax credit to spur more action.
Image
Louisiana advances clean hydrogen projects with support from lawmakers
The purpose of the Legislature's task force is to discuss why clean hydrogen is important to the state and to write legislation that encourages its advancement in the economy.