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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.

161 articles published

States Take the Lead on Clean Energy as Trump Pushes Fossil Fuels
Energy
States Take the Lead on Clean Energy as Trump Pushes Fossil Fuels
With the Trump administration hostile to renewables, states are using their regulatory power to cut costs and build clea
Nuclear Campus Plan Faces Five Hurdles Before Victory Lap
Energy
Nuclear Campus Plan Faces Five Hurdles Before Victory Lap
The DOE's nuclear campus plan is a real start, but it's not a victory. Five tests remain: scale, schedule, funding, lega
Trump administration moves to scrap roadless rule on 44 million forest acres
Energy
Trump administration moves to scrap roadless rule on 44 million forest acres
The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, which would strip protections from 44 mi
Diesel Prices Surge Past $7 in Some States as Global Conflicts Bite
Energy
Diesel Prices Surge Past $7 in Some States as Global Conflicts Bite
Gas prices are rising again, with diesel drivers hit hardest—prices near $7 in some states. Global conflicts and refiner
Iraq-Syria Oil Pipeline Revival Faces Four-Year Timeline, $15B Price Tag
Energy
Iraq-Syria Oil Pipeline Revival Faces Four-Year Timeline, $15B Price Tag
A report reveals Iraq's proposed oil pipeline via Syria will require four years and $15 billion, doubling earlier U.S. e
Energy Department kills Biden-era fast-track power line plan
Energy
Energy Department kills Biden-era fast-track power line plan
The Energy Department has abandoned Biden-era plans to fast-track power line construction across six states, a move crit
Gasoline Stays Above $4 as Iran Conflict Tightens Refined Fuel Markets
Energy
Gasoline Stays Above $4 as Iran Conflict Tightens Refined Fuel Markets
U.S. gasoline prices remain stuck near $4 per gallon as the Iran war disrupts refining and shipping, with analysts warni
Gas Prices Hit Record High for Mid-August Amid Hormuz Closure
Energy
Gas Prices Hit Record High for Mid-August Amid Hormuz Closure
GasBuddy says the national average gas price hit a record high for this time of year, surpassing $4 per gallon amid the
India and Indonesia Double Down on Fossil Fuels in New Energy Pact
Energy
India and Indonesia Double Down on Fossil Fuels in New Energy Pact
India and Indonesia are expanding fossil fuel trade and cooperation, signaling a pragmatic shift away from green agendas
Why Washington Must Build Light Crude Refineries Before the Next Strait Closes
Energy
Why Washington Must Build Light Crude Refineries Before the Next Strait Closes
America should invest in light crude refining to keep fuel flowing at home, capture export margins, and gain diplomatic
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