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Energy policy, fossil fuels, climate legislation, and the political battles over America's energy future.
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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