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What is and isn’t in Trump’s National Energy Emergency Order

Jan 21, 2025Federal PolicyK Kaufmann

While Trump's order calls for “a reliable, diversified and affordable supply of energy,” it omits any mention of solar, wind or storage and makes only passing reference to transmission as part of its definition of generation.

Trump Will Need More than Executive Orders for US to Meet Rising Power Demand

Jan 21, 2025Federal PolicyJames Downing

President Trump's executive orders on energy are not enough on their own for the industry to meet the rising demand for AI and data centers, and experts told RTO Insider that another attempt at permitting reform is needed.

Critics Slam Trump’s Freeze on New OSW Leases

Jan 21, 2025Federal PolicyJohn Cropley

The order does not affect existing onshore or offshore wind leases, but it sets up potential challenges by directing a comprehensive review.

Ørsted Takes $1.7B Impairment on US Offshore Wind

Jan 21, 2025Generation & FuelsJohn Cropley

Cost increases, delays and diminished value of assets contributed to Ørsted's latest setback — which was announced before President Trump targeted offshore wind in an executive order.

Prior to Trump Inauguration, Feds Lift Suspension on Vineyard Wind 1

Jan 21, 2025Generation & FuelsJon Lamson

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved Vineyard Wind 1’s plan to replace additional installed blades in the wake of a major blade failure in the summer, and resume operation.

Trump to Declare ‘National Energy Emergency’ to Ramp up Oil, Gas Production

Jan 20, 2025Federal PolicyK Kaufmann

Minutes after he was sworn in as 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump signaled his intention to rapidly increase production of oil and gas.

PUC Steers VT Legislature Away from Clean Heat Standard

Jan 20, 2025Building DecarbonizationJohn Cropley

Vermont’s Public Utility Commission is recommending alternatives to the Clean Heat Standard it was tasked with developing.

DC Circuit Vacates LNG Rail Safety Rule from First Trump Administration

Jan 20, 2025Federal PolicyJames Downing

The D.C. Circuit Court overturned a rule issued in Trump's first term on shipping LNG over rails, which the Biden-era PHMSA did not replace, directing the agency to pay closer attention to the risks an accident would pose.

Counterflow: A Climate ‘Game of Chicken’

Jan 20, 2025TechnologySteve Huntoon

Columnist Steve Huntoon says environmentalists are engaging in a "game of chicken" with climate because they won't consider solar geoengineering, such as sand or salt in the stratosphere.

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