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Sophia Grant
Sophia Grant
Energy & Climate Policy Reporter

Sophia reports on energy legislation, fossil fuel politics, renewable energy transitions, and climate policy debates.

248 articles published

Geothermal's Purple Promise Stalled by Federal Red Tape
Energy
Geothermal's Purple Promise Stalled by Federal Red Tape
Geothermal energy offers a politically neutral power source, yet slow federal permitting for exploration is hindering it
Wright: High Energy Prices Will Ease as Production Ramps Up
Energy
Wright: High Energy Prices Will Ease as Production Ramps Up
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that elevated fuel costs will decline, pointing to increased U.S. produc
Wright: High Energy Prices Will Fall as Production Ramps Up
Energy
Wright: High Energy Prices Will Fall as Production Ramps Up
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that high energy prices will soon come down, pointing to increased U.S.
Oil prices slide as Trump touts win on Iran in final midterm pitch
Energy
Oil prices slide as Trump touts win on Iran in final midterm pitch
Oil prices fell sharply Monday, with President Trump touting the drop as a win on Iran. Gas prices remain elevated, a ke
Schmidt: China now only six months behind US in AI race
Energy
Schmidt: China now only six months behind US in AI race
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says China is now just six months behind the US in AI, citing China's energy and infrastr
Schmidt: China's AI Gap Narrows to Six Months, Energy Edge Cited
Energy
Schmidt: China's AI Gap Narrows to Six Months, Energy Edge Cited
Eric Schmidt warns China is now just six months behind the US in AI, citing Beijing's huge energy advantage as a potenti
Senate Bipartisan Bill Aims to Slash Electric Bills via Grid Upgrades and AI
Energy
Senate Bipartisan Bill Aims to Slash Electric Bills via Grid Upgrades and AI
Rising electricity costs are straining family budgets. A new bipartisan Senate bill targets grid bottlenecks and AI to e
Senate bill uses AI and grid upgrades to cut U.S. electric bills
Energy
Senate bill uses AI and grid upgrades to cut U.S. electric bills
A new bipartisan Senate bill aims to lower electric bills by upgrading existing power lines and using AI to speed up gri
Ukraine's decentralized grid faces new fuel dependency risks
Energy
Ukraine's decentralized grid faces new fuel dependency risks
Ukraine's pivot to decentralized energy bolsters resilience but creates new fuel dependencies, exposed by global market
Trump to Ease Methane Rules for Small Oil Wells, Boosting Output
Energy
Trump to Ease Methane Rules for Small Oil Wells, Boosting Output
President Trump plans to ease methane rules for low-producing oil wells, a move to boost drilling but which critics say
Raskin threatens oil firms over Russian diesel imports
Energy
Raskin threatens oil firms over Russian diesel imports
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) warned oil companies they will face consequences for importing Russian diesel, following Presi
Trump's farm aid falls short as diesel costs stay high
Energy
Trump's farm aid falls short as diesel costs stay high
Trump's $8B farm aid offers temporary relief, but diesel prices remain near record highs due to the Iran war, leaving fa
Oil Surges to Seven-Month High as Iran Conflict Strains Gulf Shipping
Energy
Oil Surges to Seven-Month High as Iran Conflict Strains Gulf Shipping
Oil prices reached their highest since May on Friday, with Brent at $116 and WTI near $102, as the Iran conflict continu
Trump Invokes Cold-War Law to Fund Domestic Fuel Output
Energy
Trump Invokes Cold-War Law to Fund Domestic Fuel Output
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to direct $150 million toward boosting domestic fuel output, as high
Pentagon releases two wind projects after court order, White House says
Energy
Pentagon releases two wind projects after court order, White House says
The White House confirmed Thursday that two wind projects under Pentagon review have been released, following a court or
FERC Proposes Fast-Track Approvals for LNG Export Expansions
Energy
FERC Proposes Fast-Track Approvals for LNG Export Expansions
FERC proposed Thursday to shorten review periods and drop certain air pollution modeling for LNG export expansions, aimi
FERC Moves to Fast-Track LNG Terminal Expansions, Cut Air Quality Reviews
Energy
FERC Moves to Fast-Track LNG Terminal Expansions, Cut Air Quality Reviews
FERC proposed Thursday to speed up LNG export terminal expansions by cutting protest periods and dropping air quality mo
Trump's Russian Diesel Deal May Not Ease Pump Prices
Energy
Trump's Russian Diesel Deal May Not Ease Pump Prices
Trump's Russian diesel deal may not cut US fuel prices, as volumes align with current exports. Analysts question Russia'