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Trump pauses renewable energy approvals on public lands, waters

The Trump Administration is suspending approvals of new renewable energy projects on public lands and waters. The Ministry of the Interior quietly issued order Monday to block activities that would allow for renewable development on federally owned land or offshore. For 60 days, the government will not issue leases, rights of way, contracts, or “any […]

Trump says he will use energy emergency declaration to approve more power for AI

President Trump said Thursday he would use his energy emergency declaration to approve power plants for the Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Trump said: They don’t have to worry about utilities.” He said the emergency declaration would allow for the approval of AI's power buildout. “We're going to build […]

Outgoing Energy Sec Urges Trump To Keep One Of Biden’s Biggest Gifts To China Intact

Former Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm argued in a New York Times op-ed on Thursday that one of President Joe Biden's biggest gifts to China should remain untouched, citing a number of questionable arguments. I did it. Mr. Granholm previously made personal investments in green companies. Biden promotedIt is claimed that. piece The Biden administration's massive […]

Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees 

President Trump's picks to head the nation's energy and environment-focused agencies all went through committee votes Thursday morning. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee defeated Interior Department nominee Doug Burgum 18-2 and Energy Department nominee Chris Wright 15-5. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee boosted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nominee Lee Zeldin by […]

Trump Unleashed His Day One Energy Blitz — Now What?

President Donald Trump enacted a slew of energy-focused executive policies on Monday, but energy experts said in interviews with the Daily Caller News Foundation that the measures are likely to undermine the Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change. He said it was aimed directly at the center. Among other policy shifts, President Trump declared […]

4 major climate, energy moves included in Trump's Day 1 executive orders

On his first day in office, President Trump announced a wide range of energy policies and efforts to roll back environmental protections. The move excited advocates and the fossil fuel industry. For example, Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API), said in a written statement that President Trump's move “enables U.S. […]

Overlooked Line In Trump’s Energy Actions Could Instantly Improve Quality Of Life

Immediately after taking office, Donald Trump set to work signing dozens of executive orders. You've probably heard a lot about the Jan. 6 legislation that pardons prisoners, reduces federal bureaucracy, and reverses climate change policy, but one of the most notable changes probably won't make the headlines. Probably. Buried deep within the C-suite for the […]