Energy
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Despite claims electrifying the home saves money, natural gas is cheaper, DOE data shows
Energy Department data shows electricity costs 3.5 times more than natural gas – and that’s been the case since at least 2011.
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California may lose two more refineries, would have to rely on gas from abroad
Valero announced its profit is down significantly due to very low margins from its refinery business, prompting a question during its earning call about its costly California refineries.
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Blade failure at Vineyard Wind project costs manufacturer $700 million, more blade problems found
The company said it’s removing “some blades” from Vineyard Wind following an analysis of 8,300 ultrasound images per blade, as well as physical inspections with “crawler” drones.
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U.S. gasoline prices steadily rise, Biden takes fire
According to AAA, the average national price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.56, up from $3.49 a week ago and $3.41 a month ago.
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Delaware Republicans seek to block new EV rules
The proposals target new regulations being considered by the state agency that would require vehicle manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of new zero-emission passenger cars and light-duty trucks in model years 2026 through 2035.
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France, China renew nuclear and renewable energy partnership: report
The agreements were made during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Beijing.
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Public, private, nonprofit applicants competing for Biden's $7 billion clean hydrogen investment
Applications from finalists for the billions of federal dollars available to support "hydrogen hubs" were due Friday.
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Kamala Harris announces largest shared solar panel project in US history
The White House is advertised the announcement as an American investment despite one of the companies involved being headquartered overseas.
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Biden EPA takes aim at coal plants with new proposal
The proposed restrictions are sure to wreak havoc on coal plants across the contintal US.
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Boston City Council approves green building code in latest strike against gas appliances
Once in place, the code is expected to put a substantial burden on building developers in the city while achieving what backers say is ‘environmental justice.'
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California-based driverless taxi prepares for fully electric fleet
Depsite California's unreliable power grid, the robotaxi company said it is 'proud' to further Biden's climate goals
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GOP Sen Scott: Biden admin's new energy requirements for mobile homes too costly
Biden's Department of Energy will soon effect climate-inspired housing regulations that could price low-income families out of home ownership
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Chase Bank CEO says Biden's EV push could ‘imperil national security,' benefit China
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, in fact, addressed such issues during a recent House hearing.