U.S. Green Economy - Page 7

China January 29, 2024

Ford plans to hire Chinese military software supplier for EV factory in US: GOP investigators

Ford Motor Company is planning to contract Chinese firms involved in sanctions evasion and hostile military activity for its proposed electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan.

Green Economy January 27, 2024

Energy developer delivers major blow to blue state's climate agenda by canceling offshore wind contracts

A major energy developer is pulling out of contracts it entered into with the State of Maryland to build two large offshore wind farms in a blow to Democrats' green energy goals.

Energy In America January 22, 2024

Energy developer axing key coal power plants to meet eco goals, jeopardizing power for millions

Minneapolis-based energy developer Xcel Energy is proceeding with plans to shutter all of its remaining coal power plants, including two facilities in Minnesota, sparking criticism.

Energy In America January 19, 2024

Environmentalists call on Biden admin to tank natural gas project amid nationwide arctic blast

Environmental activists are calling for the Biden administration to invoke rarely-used powers to strike down the approval of a major natural gas project in the Pacific Northwest.

Green Economy January 15, 2024

Major wind project was dependent on Biden admin waiving taxpayer safeguard: internal docs

EXCLUSIVE: The Biden administration waived a key fee designed to safeguard taxpayers for a major offshore wind project after officials said the project depended on the action.

Environment January 13, 2024

Biden admin issues new natural gas tax in latest fossil fuel crackdown

The Biden administration is moving forward with new regulations introducing a tax on the fossil fuel industry's methane emissions, a proposal that could curb future production.

White House January 12, 2024

Biden's EPA lost track of billions of dollars in taxpayer funds: inspector general

The Environmental Protection Agency lost track of 99.9% of the funds that it sent in awards, an amount worth billions of dollars, according to an inspector general audit.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2024

House joins Senate, strikes down Biden EV charger rule protecting Chinese companies

The House joined the Senate on Thursday evening in voting to strike down President Biden's move to waive "Buy America" requirements for electric vehicle chargers.

Fox News Flash January 10, 2024

California superintendent warns state's electric bus mandate could leave kids stranded: Putting them 'at risk'

Lassen High School Superintendent Morgan Nugent detailed the challenges rural California school districts could face as a result of an electric school bus mandate.

OPINION January 5, 2024

Our broken energy policy could leave Americans in the dark

America’s power grid is being put more at risk by an energy policy that is unrealistic and relies too much on renewables. Already 19 states could face rolling blackouts.

Green Economy January 3, 2024

Giant offshore wind project axed in blow to Biden's green goals

Energy developers Equinor and BP announced they are canceling an offshore wind project expected to power hundreds of thousands of New York homes, due to inflation.