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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

Trump Set to Announce Nuclear Expansion Milestone Amid Saudi Deal Controversy
Energy
Trump Set to Announce Nuclear Expansion Milestone Amid Saudi Deal Controversy
President Trump will announce a milestone in domestic nuclear expansion Friday, a year after signing orders to quadruple
Grid Modernization Poses Security Risks as Foreign Tech Creeps into U.S. Power Systems
Energy
Grid Modernization Poses Security Risks as Foreign Tech Creeps into U.S. Power Systems
New infrastructure for AI and manufacturing is driving grid modernization, but former officials warn that foreign contro
Gas Prices Hit $4 as Renewed US-Iran Hostilities Disrupt Oil Shipments
Energy
Gas Prices Hit $4 as Renewed US-Iran Hostilities Disrupt Oil Shipments
The average U.S. gas price hit $4 per gallon Monday as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed, triggering attacks on oil tank
Wright Vows Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Open as Iran Conflict Drags On
Energy
Wright Vows Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Open as Iran Conflict Drags On
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US will keep the Strait of Hormuz open despite renewed hostilities with Iran, as
Lake Powell Hydro Output at Risk as Federal Study Warns of Near-Record Low by 2027
Energy
Lake Powell Hydro Output at Risk as Federal Study Warns of Near-Record Low by 2027
New federal projections warn Lake Powell's elevation may fall to just 3,492 feet by March 2027, dangerously close to the
PJM Auction Reveals Data Centers Driving $6.3B in New Power Costs Across 13 States
Energy
PJM Auction Reveals Data Centers Driving $6.3B in New Power Costs Across 13 States
Grid operator PJM's auction results reveal data center demand will add $6.3 billion in capacity charges, with total cost
Freedom Fuel Prices Already Rising After $3.47 Debut, GasBuddy Shows
Energy
Freedom Fuel Prices Already Rising After $3.47 Debut, GasBuddy Shows
GasBuddy data reveals Freedom Fuel prices have climbed to $3.57 per gallon at most locations, up from the $3.47 debut pr
Windfall Tax Bills on Oil Producers Could Backfire, Analysts Warn
Energy
Windfall Tax Bills on Oil Producers Could Backfire, Analysts Warn
Proposed windfall profit taxes on oil companies aim to curb high energy costs, but analysts argue they could backfire by
NRC Moves to Slash Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Reactors, Limiting Public Input
Energy
NRC Moves to Slash Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Reactors, Limiting Public Input
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to limit environmental reviews for nuclear reactors, exempting some proje
Meta Drops $9.1B on Canadian AI Data Hub, Largest Outside US
Energy
Meta Drops $9.1B on Canadian AI Data Hub, Largest Outside US
Meta announced a $9.1 billion AI data center in Alberta, its largest outside the US, powered by a dedicated natural gas
Oil Surges as Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz in Peril
Energy
Oil Surges as Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz in Peril
President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over, triggering a spike in oil prices as the Pentagon struck Iranian b
California's Gas Price Crisis: Newsom's Policies Under Fire as Blame Shifts
Energy
California's Gas Price Crisis: Newsom's Policies Under Fire as Blame Shifts
California's gas prices remain the nation's highest, with a new report blaming President Trump and Chevron, but critics
Oil Hits $78 as Trump Scraps Iran Ceasefire, Blasts Tehran as 'Scum'
Energy
Oil Hits $78 as Trump Scraps Iran Ceasefire, Blasts Tehran as 'Scum'
President Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire is 'over' sent oil prices surging to $78 a barrel on Wednesday, as
OPEC+ Nations Greenlight Modest Output Hike as Oil Prices Dip Below Pre-War Levels
Energy
OPEC+ Nations Greenlight Modest Output Hike as Oil Prices Dip Below Pre-War Levels
Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to a modest production increase of 188,000 barrels per day, even as oil prices fall to
Justice Department Pushes State Probes Into Potential Gas Price Manipulation
Energy
Justice Department Pushes State Probes Into Potential Gas Price Manipulation
The Justice Department and FTC call on states to probe potential gas price gouging, as Trump pressures retailers to lowe
Energy Dept. Moves to Block Future Efficiency Rules for Appliances
Energy
Energy Dept. Moves to Block Future Efficiency Rules for Appliances
The Energy Department proposed new criteria that would make it harder to tighten appliance efficiency standards, drawing
Trump Pressures Gas Stations as Prices Lag Despite Falling Oil
Energy
Trump Pressures Gas Stations as Prices Lag Despite Falling Oil
President Trump acknowledged gas prices aren't dropping fast enough despite declining oil costs, and announced a retaile
Trump Admin Invokes Emergency Powers to Avert Mid-Atlantic Grid Collapse Amid Record Heat
Energy
Trump Admin Invokes Emergency Powers to Avert Mid-Atlantic Grid Collapse Amid Record Heat
Facing a heat wave poised to break all-time temperature records, the Trump administration issued emergency orders to PJM