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… 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… 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… 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
Biden administration
Navajo Nation leader says Biden, AOC energy policies cripple tribe’s economy(The Center Square) – Members of the Navajo Nation in the southwestern U.S. say the federal government is leaving their people behind with its energy policies, crippling their economy and… Read More
Biden administration
Biden energy official under scrutiny for family ties to environmental lobby(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are raising concerns about a Biden administration official’s questionable family ties to far-left groups lobbying lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., chair of the… Read More
Biden administration, Energy
Oil and Gas groups rally around Republican energy bill(The Center Square) – Oil and gas companies from around the nation are rallying to support a Republican effort to lower elevated energy costs and free up the industry. The… 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
Illinois
GOP lawmakers urge for policies to address Illinois’ increased energy costs(The Center Square) – Energy prices in Illinois are increasing and Republican lawmakers are blaming the governor's energy policies. This week, Ameren Illinois said its costs… Read More
Biden administration
16 AGs, other groups file petition opposing EPA rule setting new greenhouse gas standards(The Center Square) – Sixteen state attorneys general, 15 state associations and multiple organizations are fighting against another Environmental Protection Agency rule they argue jeopardizes American energy and national security. Read More
State Government
Illinois drivers can expect two gas tax increases in 2023(The Center Square) – Illinois drivers will see increased gasoline taxes next month, with another increase six months after that. Motor fuel prices in Illinois are down nearly 70 cents… Read More
Biden administration
Biden’s alleged ‘secret deal’ with Saudi Arabia oil leaders under scrutiny(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden raised eyebrows for his decision to drain the strategic petroleum reserve this year, but now lawmakers say Biden made a deal with Saudi… 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 program critics say… Read More
Gas Prices
With states hamstrung by federal policies, Texas leads nation in oil and natural gas production, job creation(The Center Square) – Gas prices remain high and projected diesel shortages are expected, but they’d be worse if Texas’ workforce weren’t producing the bulk of America’s energy supply, Gov. Read More
Economy
Analyst says diesel supply shortage in southeastern states ‘could become more of a challenge’(The Center Square) — A fuel supply and logistics company is warning about diesel shortages across the southeastern United States, issuing an alert on Friday about "rapidly devolving" conditions in… Read More
Gas Prices
Polls show gas prices are top concern for midterm voters with increase looming(The Center Square) — New polling shows that gas prices are a top concern for voters these midterms as those prices are poised to rise in the coming weeks. Convention… Read More
National
Business organizations urge Biden administration to boost domestic energy production(The Center Square) — Business leaders across the country have joined together to call on the Biden administration to boost domestic energy production and to abandon a proposal to ban… Read More