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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.

151 articles published

US Strategic Oil Reserves Hit 45-Year Low Amid Iran Conflict
Energy
US Strategic Oil Reserves Hit 45-Year Low Amid Iran Conflict
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983, leaving just 43 days of crude supply as
Trump Administration Pays RWE $1.22B to Abandon Offshore Wind Leases
Energy
Trump Administration Pays RWE $1.22B to Abandon Offshore Wind Leases
The Trump administration has agreed to pay RWE $1.22 billion to give up its offshore wind leases, part of a broader push
US energy strategy at crossroads as China tightens grip on critical minerals
Energy
US energy strategy at crossroads as China tightens grip on critical minerals
Energy expert Scott Tinker warns that US reliance on Chinese-controlled mineral processing could undermine energy securi
Democrats Refer Energy Secretary Wright to DOJ Over Alleged False Testimony
Energy
Democrats Refer Energy Secretary Wright to DOJ Over Alleged False Testimony
Two House Democrats have referred Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the DOJ for potential prosecution, alleging he misled
Jones Act Waivers Show Why the 1920 Law Must Be Repealed
Energy
Jones Act Waivers Show Why the 1920 Law Must Be Repealed
Temporary Jones Act waivers have eased energy shipping, but critics say the 1920 law itself should be repealed for good.
Danube at Record Lows Spurs Emergency Power Measures Across Eastern Europe
Energy
Danube at Record Lows Spurs Emergency Power Measures Across Eastern Europe
Record low Danube levels have forced Hungary's Paks nuclear plant to the brink of shutdown and triggered emergency energ
Chevron CEO Warns Oil Markets Remain 'Fragile' Amid Iran Conflict
Energy
Chevron CEO Warns Oil Markets Remain 'Fragile' Amid Iran Conflict
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warns that energy markets remain fragile and uncertain as the Iran conflict disrupts key oil tran
Efficiency, Not Just Supply, Key to True Energy Abundance
Energy
Efficiency, Not Just Supply, Key to True Energy Abundance
The Abundance movement's supply-side focus misses the bigger opportunity: efficiency and electrification offer faster, c
Kentucky Uranium Site to Host $100B AI Data Hub and Gas Plant
Energy
Kentucky Uranium Site to Host $100B AI Data Hub and Gas Plant
The DOE is converting a Kentucky uranium enrichment site into a $100B AI data center and gas power complex, raising envi
Trump Admin Pushes Reopening of Shuttered St. Croix Refinery to Combat High Gas Prices
Energy
Trump Admin Pushes Reopening of Shuttered St. Croix Refinery to Combat High Gas Prices
The Trump administration is pushing to restart closed refineries, notably the St. Croix facility, as gasoline prices hov
Trump's Executive Orders Jumpstart U.S. Nuclear Renaissance, Four Advanced Reactors Reach Criticality
Energy
Trump's Executive Orders Jumpstart U.S. Nuclear Renaissance, Four Advanced Reactors Reach Criticality
Four advanced reactors have reached criticality, and the Trump administration's executive orders and $17.5 billion in lo
Aging US Grid Risks Digital Dominance as Data Center Demand Surges
Energy
Aging US Grid Risks Digital Dominance as Data Center Demand Surges
With data center electricity use projected to triple by 2028, the nation's aging power grid needs urgent upgrades to mai
Brent Crude Reaches $91 After Iranian Strike on US Base
Energy
Brent Crude Reaches $91 After Iranian Strike on US Base
Brent crude rose to $91 per barrel after Iran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan, and President Trump threatened reta
Trump Admin Picks Five States for Nuclear Waste Storage Talks
Energy
Trump Admin Picks Five States for Nuclear Waste Storage Talks
The Trump administration selected five states—Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho—to negotiate potential nuc
Ohio's Fast-Track Gas Approval for Data Centers Sparks Local Backlash
Energy
Ohio's Fast-Track Gas Approval for Data Centers Sparks Local Backlash
Ohio's law fast-tracking gas-powered data centers is drawing fire from residents, with over 50 communities passing morat
Oil Prices Plunge 10% as US-Iran Hostilities Halt Over Weekend
Energy
Oil Prices Plunge 10% as US-Iran Hostilities Halt Over Weekend
Oil prices fell nearly 10% on Monday after a weekend lull in fighting between the US and Iran, with Brent crude dropping
Trump's Energy Price Vows Unravel as Gas and Electric Costs Surge
Energy
Trump's Energy Price Vows Unravel as Gas and Electric Costs Surge
Despite Trump's pledge to halve energy costs, gasoline and electricity prices are climbing amid the U.S.-Iran war and gr
Trump Claims Four New Reactors Hit Milestone, Touts Nuclear Revival
Energy
Trump Claims Four New Reactors Hit Milestone, Touts Nuclear Revival
President Trump said Friday that four new advanced nuclear reactors hit a critical milestone by July 4, a win for his ad