Carbon Tax Scheme Would Pay Dividends to Public
Crowding around the ever-growing carbon tax drum circle, major oil companies are rubbing elbows with college students and economists.
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Bloomberg Revs Up Electric-Vehicle Plan for 2020 Campaign
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg wants all passenger vehicles to be electric by 2035, releasing a transportation plan Friday that builds on his previously stated goal of cutting carbon pollution economy-wide by 50%.
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Virginia Lawmakers Move to Dismantle Energy Monopoly
Virginians have few options when it comes to how they power their homes. But with Democrats now in full control of the state government, a more open market could be on the horizon.
Read morePrice Manipulation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sued Vitol Inc. and Federico Corteggiano, of Katy, Texas, for $3.7 million, claiming they manipulated wholesale electric prices in 2013.
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Power Emissions Down in California; Regulation Accounts for Some
California officials are quick to tout the Golden State’s action on climate change and evidence points to dramatic reductions in emissions in the past decade, but a report issued Monday casts doubt on whether the state’s policies are primarily responsible.
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Slew of New Laws Take Effect Nationwide on New Year’s Day
The new year will bring new fees for some owners of electric vehicles, as an increasing number of states seek to plug in to fresh revenue sources to offset forgone gas taxes. In Hawaii, the charge will be $50. In Kansas, $100. In Alabama and Ohio, $200.
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Ohio Rust Belt Seeks New Economic Life From Electric Vehicles
The day Youngstown’s steel mills began shutting down 40 years ago remains fresh in the minds of those who live in the blue-collar corner of Ohio. Community leaders don’t want the recent closing of General Motors’ massive assembly plant to leave that same lingering gloom.
Read moreBusiness v. California
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association sued the California Energy Commission in federal court, claiming its energy conservation standards for five types of light bulbs are pre-empted by federal laws.
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First Commercial Electric Plane Takes Flight in Canada
The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on Tuesday, taking off from the Canadian city of Vancouver and offering hope that airlines may one day end their polluting emissions.
Read moreEU Approves State Aid to Develop Car Batteries Industry
The European Union has approved $3.5 billion in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China’s supremacy.
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Scientists Develop Gel That Turns Humidity Into Energy
Researchers in Singapore have created a moisture-absorbent gel that generates its own energy while dehumidifying a room and could provide an efficient and sustainable alternative to conventional air conditioners, according to a study released Wednesday.
Read moreFord Motors Unveils Electric Mustang SUV
Ford is unveiling its first all-electric SUV, marking the start of an avalanche of battery-powered vehicles coming from mainstream and luxury automakers during the next two years that industry analysts say will boost electric vehicle sales.
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Merkel Wants 1 Million Car Chargers in Germany by 2030
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she wants to drastically increase the number of charging stations for electric cars in Germany to give consumers the confidence to switch over to electric from internal combustion engines.
Read moreInvestors Sue PG&E Over Wildfire-Prevention Blackouts
Amid power outages affecting 179,000 customers – and another one coming that could affect nearly 900,000 – Pacific Gas and Electric executives were hit with a federal class action Friday claiming they misled investors about the company’s preparedness for pre-emptive blackouts.
Read moreNearly 200,000 to Lose Power as Winds Rake Tinder-Dry California
Parts of Northern and Central California face another round of voluntary power outages as Pacific Gas & Electric announced Wednesday it will shut off power to approximately 179,000 customers due to warm, windy weather and conditions ripe for wildfires.
Read moreCalifornia Regulators Blast PG&E Over Power Shutoff Blunders
California regulators lambasted Pacific Gas and Electric’s top executives and board members over its botched handling of planned power blackouts during a 4.5-hour meeting Friday.
Read moreNinth Circuit Orders Thaw of Obama-Era Energy Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration cannot indefinitely freeze Obama-era energy efficiency standards that are expected to cut carbon emissions and save billions of dollars in energy costs, the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday.
Read moreVenezuelan Opposition Tries to Use Blackout to Rally Forces
Venezuela’s opposition on Tuesday sought to harness anger over a massive blackout that deepened hardship nationwide, but turnout at a Caracas demonstration was relatively modest as many Venezuelans despair of an imminent solution to their plight.
Read moreMuch of Venezuela in the Dark Again After Massive Blackout
The lights went out across much of Venezuela, reviving fears of the blackouts that plunged the country into chaos a few months ago as the government once again accused opponents of sabotaging the nation’s hydroelectric power system.
Read moreCalls for Investigations After Power Restored in Manhattan
A Manhattan power outage that temporarily turned off the bright lights of the big city only lasted for a few hours, but left plenty of lingering questions and calls for investigations on Sunday.
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