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Energy policy, fossil fuels, climate legislation, and the political battles over America's energy future.
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Ohio's Fast-Track Gas Approval for Data Centers Sparks Local Backlash
Ohio's law fast-tracking gas-powered data centers is drawing fire from residents, with over 50 communities passing morat
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Oil Prices Plunge 10% as US-Iran Hostilities Halt Over Weekend
Oil prices fell nearly 10% on Monday after a weekend lull in fighting between the US and Iran, with Brent crude dropping
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Trump's Energy Price Vows Unravel as Gas and Electric Costs Surge
Despite Trump's pledge to halve energy costs, gasoline and electricity prices are climbing amid the U.S.-Iran war and gr
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Trump Claims Four New Reactors Hit Milestone, Touts Nuclear Revival
President Trump said Friday that four new advanced nuclear reactors hit a critical milestone by July 4, a win for his ad
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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