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Fossil Fuel Side Deal For U.S. Climate Bill Slammed By Green Groups
A deal among U.S. Senate Democrats that would provide faster approvals for fossil fuel projects in exchange for party-line support for a spending bill focused on tackling climate change drew harsh criticism from environmental groups on Tuesday.
Aug 02, 2022
U.S. Senate Bill Could Be Death Blow For Biden Anti-drilling Pledge
U.S. President Joe Biden vowed during his 2020 election campaign to end federal oil and gas drilling as a major step in his strategy to fight climate change.
Jul 29, 2022
U.S. Solar Industry Jobs Rose 9% In 2021, Mainly In Installation
The number of jobs in the U.S. solar energy industry rose 9% last year to more than 255,000, with most workers employed in installation and project development, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Jul 26, 2022
U.S. 5-year Offshore Drilling Plan Contemplates Zero To 11 Auctions
President Joe Biden's administration on Friday unveiled a five-year proposal for offshore oil and gas development in areas of existing production, and said the final plan may have anywhere from zero to 11 lease sales.
Jul 01, 2022
How A Battery Shortage Is Hampering The U.S. Switch To Wind, Solar Power
U.S. renewable energy developers have delayed or scrapped several big battery projects meant to store electrical power on the grid in recent months, scuttling plans to replace fossil fuels with wind and solar energy.
Jun 09, 2022
U.S. Proposes Offshore Wind Sale Off California Coast
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed auctioning five areas off the coast of California for offshore wind development, a critical milestone in expanding the nascent U.S.
May 26, 2022
Total, Duke Are Winners Of Latest U.S. Offshore Wind Auction
France-based TotalEnergies and U.S. power company Duke Energy Corp each won offshore wind leases in federal waters off the coast of North and South Carolina on Wednesday, the Interior Department said in a statement.
May 11, 2022
U.S. To Kick Off Latest Offshore Wind Auction For Carolina Coast
Bidding for federal wind energy leases for two areas off the coast of North Carolina and South Carolina kicked off on Wednesday, with each attracting over $2.7 million.
May 11, 2022
California Says It Needs More Power To Keep The Lights On
California energy officials on Friday issued a sober forecast for the state's electrical grid, saying it lacks sufficient capacity to keep the lights on this summer and beyond if heatwaves, wildfires or other extreme events take their toll.
May 06, 2022
California Willing To Keep Nuclear Plant Running To Keep Lights On
California is open to keeping its last remaining nuclear power plant running to maintain electric reliability as it transitions away from fossil fuels, a spokesperson for Governor Gavin Newsom said on Friday.
Apr 29, 2022
U.S. Energy Secretary Unsure If Michigan, California Nuclear Plants Will Seek Subsidies
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Thursday she was unsure if two nuclear power plants with previous plans to shut will apply for subsidies the Biden administration launched this week as part of its policy to fight climate change.
Apr 21, 2022
Special Report-U.S. Solar Expansion Stalled By Rural Land-use Protests
The Solar Star project in California is among the largest solar energy facilities in the world, boasting 1.7 million panels spread over 3,000 acres north of Los Angeles.
Apr 07, 2022
U.S. To Consider Tariffs On Solar Panels Made In Southeast Asia
U.S. trade officials on Monday said they will launch an investigation that could result in tariffs on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian nations, a blow to clean energy project developers that rely on cheap imports to keep costs down.
Mar 28, 2022
U.S. To Consider Tariffs On Southeast Asian Solar Imports
U.S. trade officials on Monday said they will launch an investigation that could result in tariffs on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian nations, a blow to clean energy project developers that rely on cheap imports to keep costs down.
Mar 28, 2022
U.S. Offshore Wind Auction Set To Bust Through Record
The largest ever U.S. sale of offshore wind development rights - for areas off the coasts of New York and New Jersey - attracted record-setting bids on Wednesday from companies seeking to be a part of President Joe Biden's plan to create a booming new domestic industry.
Feb 23, 2022
U.S. Offshore Wind Auction Attracts Record-setting Bids
The largest ever U.S. sale of offshore wind development rights - for areas off the coasts of New York and New Jersey - attracted record-setting bids on Wednesday from companies seeking to be a part of President Joe Biden's plan to create a booming new domestic industry.
Feb 23, 2022
U.S. Kicks Off Its Biggest Offshore Wind Auction
The United States on Wednesday kicked off its biggest ever sale of offshore wind development rights in an area covering nearly half a million acres off the coasts of New York and New Jersey.
Feb 23, 2022
U.S. Offshore Wind Auction Bids Top $1.5 Billion, With More To Come
The largest ever U.S. sale of offshore wind development rights - for areas off the coasts of New York and New Jersey - attracted a record $1.5 billion in bids on Wednesday, supporting President Joe Biden's plan to create a new domestic industry.
Feb 23, 2022
U.S. To Hold Its Biggest Offshore Wind Auction
The United States will hold its biggest ever sale of offshore wind development rights on Wednesday, in an area covering nearly half a million acres off the coasts of New York and New Jersey.
Feb 23, 2022
Tesla To Close A Dozen Solar Facilities In Nine States, Documents Show
Tesla has been burning through cash as it tries to hit a target of producing 5,000 Model 3 electric sedans per week after production delays.
Jun 22, 2018
