Energy
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Justice Department, FTC ask state AGs to investigate Trump's allegations of gasoline price gouging
In their letter, the FTC and DOJ direct state attorneys general to investigate, under their state laws, Trump's allegations that since gasoline prices haven't immediately dropped as oil prices have, then Big Oil is engaging in illegal price gouging.
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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.
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Blue states have higher electricity costs, and net zero policies are to blame, analysis shows
Always On Energy Research and the Institute for Energy Research performed an analysis last year showing that blue states have higher rates than red states.
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WA Gov. Inslee expected to sign bill that paves way for natural gas ban
The measure is seen as a cornerstone of Inslee’s agenda to fight climate change.
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Conservative groups sue to stop Virginia offshore wind project, says threatens whales
Wildlife conservationists say that a recent uptick in deaths of these endangered whales corresponds with the development of offshore wind projects that are part of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda.
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Study grades natural gas as best source for reliability, affordability and environmental impact
Natural gas got an “A” grade, followed by nuclear, which got a “B+”. Wind and solar energy came in last, each receiving “F” grades, according to the study.
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Poll: Half of voters say reduce the electric vehicle sales targets
The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll found just 22% of voters support keeping the same electric sales targets and 15% weren’t sure. Support for increasing sales targets was 13%.
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Comer demands Energy Secretary Granholm testify before his House Oversight committee
Over the past two months, according to the letter, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm hasn’t made herself available for any proposed hearing dates, and instead offered to send David Turk, deputy secretary of the DOE.
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Opposition mounts to strict EPA emissions standards
Garrett Hawkins, vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, said the rush by the government to convert to battery EVs would be devastating for the Illinois farming community.
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Solar farm the size of 2,500 football fields destroyed in Texas amid growing solar e-waste problem
The hailstorm struck the 3,204-acre "Fighting Jays" solar farm — the equivalent of nearly 2,500 football fields. Aerial video shows panels shattered with multiple impact points all along the fields of panels.
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Newest vehicle emission standards rattling car dealers amid slumping demand
By January, with no response from the Biden administration – and their numbers growing to over 5,000 dealerships – a second letter was sent urging the president to “slam the brakes.”
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Fisker removed from NY Stock Stock Exchange, latest bad sign for financially troubled EV startup
In 2023, Fisker produced 10,142 units of its Ocean EV, of which only 4,700 were delivered, according to Market Insider.
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Court upholds first oil and natural gas lease sale on federal lands in western states
"Of course, anti-oil-and-gas groups who want absolutely no development absolutely anywhere, immediately sued,” Kathleen Sgamma, president of Western Energy Alliance, said.