U.S. Green Economy - Page 19

Biden's latest climate action threatens US power grid, experts say

May 12, 2023

Biden's latest climate action threatens US power grid, experts say

The Biden administration announced a major crackdown on power plant emissions this week, which experts say could create a future power grid crisis.

Steve Forbes: Biden is making the biggest power grab in US history

May 12, 2023

Steve Forbes: Biden is making the biggest power grab in US history

Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes criticizes Biden’s proposed aggressive emissions crackdown on ‘America’s Newsroom’ calling it a ‘monumental waste.’

Biden admin inadvertently praises fossil fuel drilling benefits

May 11, 2023

Biden admin inadvertently praises fossil fuel drilling benefits

The Department of the Interior and Agriculture Department praised conservation programs Thursday without mentioning they are largely funded by fossil fuel drilling.

Republican states preparing legal action over Biden's power plant regulations

May 11, 2023

Republican states preparing legal action over Biden's power plant regulations

Republican states are gearing up to fight President Biden's actions targeting fossil fuel power plant emissions in court, saying he lacks the authority to issue such regulations.

Texas govt pushing action that could 'kneecap' new fossil fuel generation, destabilize grid, experts warn

May 7, 2023

Texas govt pushing action that could 'kneecap' new fossil fuel generation, destabilize grid, experts warn

The Texas legislature is moving forward with legislation reforming energy markets that critics are warning would counteract stated goals of incentivizing more power generation.

Wind energy developer funneled cash to Dem senator pushing offshore wind

May 6, 2023

Wind energy developer funneled cash to Dem senator pushing offshore wind

Billion-dollar Virginia energy developer Dominion Energy has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to a Democratic senator who has, in turn, supported the company's largest project.

Senate passes bipartisan bill to override Biden's handout to Chinese solar companies

May 3, 2023

Senate passes bipartisan bill to override Biden's handout to Chinese solar companies

The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday evening to strike down President Biden's actions last year which allow Chinese solar panel manufacturers to skirt tariffs.

Joe Manchin reignites battle over energy project permitting

May 2, 2023

Joe Manchin reignites battle over energy project permitting

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is restarting an effort to reform the environmental permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.

New York moves to become first state banning natural gas hookups

April 28, 2023

New York moves to become first state banning natural gas hookups

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that her state would move to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings as soon as 2025, the first such statewide action nationwide.

Senate Dems line up in favor of spiking Biden's Chinese solar handout

April 28, 2023

Senate Dems line up in favor of spiking Biden's Chinese solar handout

Senate Democrats are coming out in support of a resolution condemning President Biden's actions pausing Chinese solar panel tariff enforcement.