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EPA clears way for California’s zero-emission truck sales requirement

Edvard Pettersson / March 31, 2023

California's economic might may help spur a trend of zero-emission trucks nationwide.

Oil and gas revenue

Brief / March 30, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Interior Department announced the distribution of $353 million in 2022 fiscal year energy revenues to four Gulf states with offshore oil and gas production: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

House Republicans take victory lap after passing sweeping energy bill

Benjamin S. Weiss / March 30, 2023

The GOP’s retort to President Biden’s energy policy passed in a highly partisan vote Thursday morning.

Ohio bailout bribery

Brief / March 30, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal court in Ohio certified a class that is suing the FirstEnergy utility and its corporate officers for their part in the bribery scheme that led to the passage of Ohio House Bill 6 and, eventually, the trial and convictions of ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio Republican leader Matt Borges. The bill, passed after Householder accepted a $60 million bribe, bailed out FirstEnergy for $1.3 billion.

US energy officials release strategy to boost offshore wind

Associated Press / March 29, 2023

The administration is attempting to reduce the cost of fixed offshore wind 30% by 2030, and support a domestic supply chain for the industry.

Fourth Circuit upholds key permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline

Joe Dodson / March 29, 2023

A three-judge panel determined state agencies did nothing wrong by issuing a water protection permit for the pipeline.

1.6 million acres of Gulf of Mexico auctioned for new oil and gas development

Gabriel Tynes / March 29, 2023

The most recent lease sale of offshore tracts by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is the result of the Inflation Reduction Act and attracted bids from 32 companies.

Newsom signs law to stop Big Oil price gouging at pump

Sam Ribakoff / March 28, 2023

The bill comes after Governor Gavin Newsom's desire for a windfall tax on Big Oil failed to gain traction in the Legislature.

US, Japan reach deal on vital minerals for EV batteries

Associated Press / March 28, 2023

The U.S. government wants to ensure a stable, secure supply of lithium and other materials needed for EV batteries, heat pumps and large-capacity batteries for the electric grid.

Cleanup cost recovery

Brief / March 28, 2023

MILWAUKEE — A federal judge ruled for a Wisconsin gas company in its lawsuit seeking to recover the costs of environmental cleanup of a former Milwaukee coke and gas plant.

Lawmakers stump for GOP energy bill ahead of House vote

Benjamin S. Weiss / March 28, 2023

The sweeping legislation designed as a check on the White House’s energy agenda aims to expand U.S. coal, oil and natural gas production.